Our Man Utd vs Crystal Palace Prediction: 2-1
Man Utd vs Crystal Palace in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 1, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Man Utd vs Crystal Palace prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Man Utd's Last Match – Everton vs Man Utd
Man Utd will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 England Premier League success over Everton on February 23. In that match, Man Utd controlled 52% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Everton | 48% | 5 (4) | 0.61 | 63 |
 Man Utd | 52% | 7 (3) | 1.26 | 46 |
Crystal Palace's Last Match – Crystal Palace vs Zrinjski Mostar
Crystal Palace will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 UEFA Conference League victory over Zrinjski Mostar, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Crystal Palace saw 65% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crystal Palace | 65% | 10 (5) | 2.22 | 50 |
 Zrinjski Mostar | 35% | 2 (0) | 0.33 | 21 |
Man Utd vs Crystal Palace Stats
Key Stats
| Man Utd | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 0.89 | Defence Strength | 0.87 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Man Utd are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Crystal Palace average 1.1 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Man Utd 17-11
Crystal Palace 11-12
What are the odds for this match?
Man Utd to win: @1.533
Draw: @4.5
Crystal Palace to win: @5.5
Lineups
Man Utd (4-2-3-1) : Senne Lammens, Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko
Crystal Palace (3-4-3) : Dean Henderson, Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Jaydee Canvot, Daniel Munoz, Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada, Tyrick Mitchell, Ismaila Sarr, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Brennan Johnson
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