Premier League 2026/27
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United prediction
We predict 1-0. Here is how the goals should come, what decides it, and three bets at different risk levels.
41%Palace
26%draw
33%Man Utd
Quick overview
- Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Palace at 41%.
- Home advantage: On top of being the stronger side, Palace get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at Selhurst Park.
- Goals outlook: 2.7 goals is our expectation, which leaves over 2.5 at a finely balanced 50%.
- Safest bet: Palace or draw (Double chance), about a 67% chance.
Who will win Palace vs Man Utd?
We back Palace in Crystal Palace vs Manchester United, with a predicted score of 1-0 and a 41% win chance. The model expects a middling goals count, with over 2.5 goals at 50%. Kick-off: Sat, 12 Dec 2026 at 20:30 IST.
- Predicted score
- 1-0
- Our pick
- Palace, 41%
- Draw
- 26%
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Home advantage
On top of being the stronger side, Palace get roughly a quarter-goal boost from playing at Selhurst Park.
Helps Palace
Goals outlook
2.7 goals is our expectation, which leaves over 2.5 at a finely balanced 50%.
Helps Even
Quality gap
Our ratings put Palace clearly ahead, and the draw is only 26%. If Palace score first, Man Utd may struggle to come back.
Helps Palace
How many goals in Palace vs Man Utd?
Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.
Best bets for Palace vs Man Utd
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 67%
Double chance
Palace or draw
Wins if Palace win or the game ends level. Low odds, but it only loses to an upset.
Value
Our chance 72%
Total goals
Under 3.5
A tight game is likely, and four or more goals would be unusual.
Long shot
Our chance 10%
Correct score
Palace 1-0
Our predicted result. These markets rarely land, so a small stake is enough.
How the teams line up
Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.
Home
Crystal Palace
A steady mid-table team, Palace defend well in front of their own fans at Selhurst Park but can struggle to turn possession into chances.
Away
Manchester United
Organised and dependable, Man Utd usually win on the road at Selhurst Park through midfield control rather than sheer firepower.
Match preview
Crystal Palace host Manchester United at Selhurst Park in the Premier League 2026/27. Our goals model expects 1.43 goals from Palace and 1.26 from Man Utd, which is where the 41% rating for Palace comes from. Line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off. A missing key player can change this more than any other factor, so wait for them.
Palace and Man Utd: the games either side
Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.
Palace play 7 days after their game away at Villa on 05 Dec. Their next league game is away at Sunderland 7 days after this one. It is game 15 of 38 for them.
Man Utd play 7 days after their game at home to Coventry on 05 Dec. Their next league game is away at Arsenal 7 days after this one. It is game 15 of 38 for them.
The reverse fixture, at Old Trafford, is on Sat, 24 Apr 2027, so this is the first of two league meetings this season.
- 05 DecVilla vs PalaceVilla Park
- 05 DecMan Utd vs CoventryOld Trafford
- 12 DecPalace vs Man UtdSelhurst ParkThis match
- 19 DecSunderland vs PalaceStadium of Light
- 19 DecArsenal vs Man UtdEmirates Stadium
More Palace and Man Utd predictions
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- 19 DecSunderland vs Crystal PalacePremier League, 20:30 IST
- 27 DecCrystal Palace vs ArsenalPremier League, 00:30 IST, next day
- 19 DecArsenal vs Manchester UnitedPremier League, 20:30 IST
- 27 DecManchester United vs Nottingham ForestPremier League, 22:00 IST
- 12 DecArsenal vs AFC BournemouthPremier League, 20:30 IST
Crystal Palace vs Manchester United: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who will win Palace vs Man Utd?
Our pick is Crystal Palace. We rate Palace at 41%, the draw at 26% and Man Utd at 33%, from club ratings, home advantage and form.
What time is Crystal Palace vs Manchester United in India?
Kick-off is 20:30 IST India time on Sat, 12 Dec 2026 (15:00 in the UK), at Selhurst Park in London. Premier League dates can move for TV, so check nearer the day.
What is the best bet for Palace vs Man Utd?
Palace or draw is the safer option at 67%. The value pick is total goals: Under 3.5 (72%). Check the line-ups before you bet.
Palace vs Man Utd match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Crystal Palace favourite hain. Palace ka chance 41%, draw 26% aur Man Utd ka chance 33% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Is Crystal Palace vs Manchester United a derby?
No, it is a regular league match between clubs from London and Manchester.
Where can I watch Palace vs Man Utd?
Broadcast rights in India change by season, so check the official Premier League broadcaster listings closer to the day.
Will both teams score in Palace vs Man Utd?
We rate both teams to score at 54%, so it leans yes. Over 2.5 goals is 50%.
Still unsure? Ask our team
Fixture dates and kick-off times follow the Premier League's published schedule and can change for TV or cup games. Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.