Crystal Palace vs Manchester Utd Prediction & Betting Tips (6 May)

14th in the Premier League with 15 points ahead of the first relegated team, Crystal Palace is no longer threatened by a decline this season. The London team flirted with the red zone for a while. On the other hand, Jean-Philippe Mateta's teammates finish strong, as evidenced by their current series of 4 matches without defeat, 3 victories and 1 draw. They first won against Liverpool 0-1, West Ham 5-2 and Newcastle 2-0. Last weekend, Crystal Palace took a point at Fulham 1-1. Not at the expected level this season, Manchester United is already guaranteed to miss the next Champions League.

The Red Devils can, however, get a ticket for the C4. They are currently 6th in the Premier League but are only a small point ahead of 7th place. The recent dynamic logically worries all fans since Bruno Fernandes' teammates have only pocketed one victory in the last 6 days, for 4 draws and 1 defeat. After dominating bottom-placed Sheffield United 4-2, they were held to a draw at home by relegated Burnley last weekend 1-1. In the FA Cup, Manchester United barely beat Coventry in the semi-finals and will face City in the final.

Crystal Palace must deal with the withdrawals of starters Johnstone (goalkeeper), Guehi (defender), Lerma and Cheick Doucouré (midfielder), replacement defender Holding and promising Matheus Franca. Also absent on the last day, the very influential Eze (8 goals and 3 assists in PL) is, for his part, uncertain. In the offensive field, the French Olise (7 goals and 4 assists in PL) and Mateta (11 goals and 4 assists in PL) should take their place. Manchester United's squad is reduced by the defections of important defenders Varane, Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Evans and Lindelof but also long-term absentees Malacia and Martial.

In addition, winger Rashford (7 goals in PL) and replacement Kambwala are announced as doubtful. Last weekend, it was Brazilian winger Antony who scored the Red Devils' only goal. In-form Bruno Fernandes (10 goals and 7 assists in PL) should start as should striker Höjlund (8 goals and 2 assists in PL).