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Premier League 2026/27

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace prediction

Our predicted score is 1-0. Below: the goals outlook, the deciding factors and three bets from safe to long shot.

By Vishal Rao, Football EditorUpdated

53%Man Utd

24%draw

23%Palace

Predicted score 1-0 (half-time 0-0), from the Malik Mumbai goals model.

Quick overview

  • Our pick: We predict 1-0, with Man Utd at 53%.
  • Home advantage: Man Utd are at home and already the stronger side on our ratings.
  • Goals outlook: At 2.7 expected goals, the 2.5 line is a near coin flip (52% for the over).
  • Safest bet: Man Utd or draw (Double chance), about a 77% chance.

Who will win Man Utd vs Palace?

Our Manchester United vs Crystal Palace prediction is 1-0. Man Utd are 53% to win, the draw is 24%, and both teams score in 53% of our simulations. The match kicks off Sat, 24 Apr 2027 at 19:30 IST.

Predicted score
1-0
Our pick
Man Utd, 53%
Draw
24%

What will decide it

The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.

  • Home advantage

    Man Utd are at home and already the stronger side on our ratings. Playing at Old Trafford adds roughly a quarter of a goal to their expected output.

    Helps Man Utd

  • Goals outlook

    At 2.7 expected goals, the 2.5 line is a near coin flip (52% for the over).

    Helps Even

  • Quality gap

    Man Utd are well ahead on our ratings, with the draw at just 24%. An early goal for them would be hard for Palace to overturn.

    Helps Man Utd

How many goals in Man Utd vs Palace?

Our model's chance of each total. The highlighted column is the most likely outcome.

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Both teams score 53%Over 2.5 goals 52%Expected goals 1.71 / 1.03

Best bets for Man Utd vs Palace

One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.

  1. Safer

    Our chance 77%

    Double chance

    Man Utd or draw

    Wins if Man Utd win or the game ends level. Low odds, but it only loses to an upset.

  2. Value

    Our chance 52%

    Total goals

    Over 2.5

    The model expects 2.7 goals, which clears the line more often than not.

  3. Long shot

    Our chance 11%

    Correct score

    Man Utd 1-0

    The scoreline our model predicts. Correct-score markets pay long odds, so keep the stake small.

How the teams line up

Confirmed line-ups arrive about an hour before kick-off.

Home

Manchester United

Man Utd are a well-coached side that grinds out results in front of their own fans at Old Trafford, built on a strong midfield.

Away

Crystal Palace

A solid mid-table side. Palace are hard to break down on the road at Old Trafford, but chances can be scarce at the other end too.

Match preview

The 2026/27 Premier League brings Crystal Palace to Manchester United's Old Trafford. Our goals model expects 1.71 goals from Man Utd and 1.03 from Palace, which is where the 53% rating for Man Utd comes from. Team news lands about an hour before kick-off, and a key absence can move this more than anything else, so check the line-ups before you bet.

Man Utd and Palace: the games either side

Rest days and what comes next for both clubs, from the published Premier League fixture list.

Man Utd play 7 days after their game away at Ipswich on 17 Apr. Their next league game is away at Coventry 7 days after this one. It is game 33 of 38 for them.

Palace play 7 days after their game away at Man City on 17 Apr. Their next league game is at home to Villa 7 days after this one. It is game 33 of 38 for them.

The reverse fixture, at Selhurst Park, was played on Sat, 12 Dec 2026, so this is the second meeting of the season.

  1. 17 AprIpswich vs Man UtdPortman Road
  2. 17 AprMan City vs PalaceEtihad Stadium
  3. 24 AprMan Utd vs PalaceOld TraffordThis match
  4. 01 MayCoventry vs Man UtdCoventry Building Society Arena
  5. 01 MayPalace vs VillaSelhurst Park

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Manchester United vs Crystal Palace: questions fans ask

Quick answers to what readers ask us most.

Who will win Man Utd vs Palace?

Manchester United, on our numbers: Man Utd 53%, draw 24%, Palace 23%. The model uses club ratings, home advantage and recent form.

What time is Manchester United vs Crystal Palace in India?

Sat, 24 Apr 2027, 19:30 IST India time (15:00 UK), at Old Trafford in Manchester. Broadcast changes can shift Premier League fixtures, so confirm nearer kick-off.

What is the best bet for Man Utd vs Palace?

Man Utd or draw is the safer option at 77%. The value pick is total goals: Over 2.5 (52%). Check the line-ups before you bet.

Man Utd vs Palace match kaun jitega?

Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se Manchester United favourite hain. Man Utd ka chance 53%, draw 24% aur Palace ka chance 23% hai. Hamara predicted score 1-0 hai. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.

Where can I watch Man Utd vs Palace?

Broadcast rights in India change by season, so check the official Premier League broadcaster listings closer to the day.

Is it legal to bet on the Premier League in India?

Not for real money online. India's Online Gaming Act 2025 bans online money games, including betting, along with their advertising and payment processing. Our legal guide explains what is still allowed. This is not legal advice, and you must be 18 or over.

Is Manchester United vs Crystal Palace a derby?

No, it is a regular league match between clubs from Manchester and London.

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.

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