Man Utd v Crystal Palace – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The Red Devils have won five of their last six matches. Palace have won four of the last seven meetings between these clubs.

Man Utd Form

United have five wins and a draw in their last six matches. Michael Carrick oversaw a 2-0 home win vs Man City with 2.27 xG and six big chances created. They won 3-2 at Arsenal with a late winner before scoring in the 94^th minute to beat Fulham 3-2.

Manchester United beat Tottenham 2-0 as they faced ten men for an hour in a dominant display. They needed a 96th-minute equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw at West Ham. On Monday, they won 1-0 at Everton with Benjamin Sesko netting the winner off the bench.

Man Utd Team News

Man Utd are without four players for this match. Patrick Dorgu, Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt are out until March.

Michael Carrick is without Lisandro Martinez in defence so Leny Yoro will partner Harry Maguire. Benjamin Sesko is pushing hard to start up front after six goals in recent outings.

Man Utd Motivation

United are playing well and will see only a win as a good result here. They’re pushing hard for a top-four finish.

Carrick’s side will try to attack and play with speed. They will also invite Palace onto them at times and try to use fast breaks.

Crystal Palace Form

Crystal Palace have won two of their last three matches after a nine-match winless streak in the league. A 0-0 home draw vs Aston Villa was followed by a shock 2-1 loss away at Macclesfield in the FA Cup. Palace lost 2-1 away at Sunderland to drop down to 13^th place in the EPL table, before losing 3-1 at home to Chelsea.

They’ve bounced back of late, first drawing 1-1 at Nottingham Forest and then picking up a crucial 1-0 win at Brighton. A 2-0 home lead was surrendered in a poor collapse, losing 3-2 at home to Burnley. They could only draw 1-1 away at Zrinjski Mostar. Last Sunday, they scored in the 90^th minute to beat Wolves 1-0 at home.

Crystal Palace Team News

Max Lacroix is doubtful in defence with a groin injury. Jefferson Lerma and Cheick Doucoure are ruled out for the next few weeks.

Eddie Nketiah and Jean-Philippe Mateta will play no part in attack. Evann Guessand could start this match after his winner from the bench against Wolves.

Crystal Palace Motivation

Palace have had a poor few months. Coach Oliver Glasner has alienated the fans and many players seem to have switched off.

They would take a draw here. A relatively open style of play is expected in this match.

Key Stats

• Man Utd have won 5 of their last 6 matches
• Man Utd’s Sesko has scored 6 goals in his last 273 minutes of football
• Crystal Palace have won just 2 of their last 15 league matches (8 losses, 5 draws) Crystal Palace have won 4 of their last 7 clashes with Man Utd

Verdict

United should get the win here. Sesko is a great tip to score in the match.

Best Bet: Man Utd Win and Both Teams to Score at 2.95

Featured Bet: Man Utd win, Both Teams to Score and Mbeumo to score anytime at 433

Goalscorer Tip: Sesko to score anytime at 2.50