Crystal Palace vs Manchester Utd Prediction & Betting Tips (21 September)

A time threatened by the decline last year, Crystal Palace finally raised its level in the final straight to take 10th place in the Premier League with 23 points ahead of the red zone. This renewed form coincided with the arrival on the bench of Austrian technician Oliver Glasner. This season, the London team has not yet found the right formula. Unable to win during the first 4 days, Jean-Philippe Mateta's partners began with losses suffered against Brentford 2-1 and West Ham 0-2. More consistent thereafter, they shared the points with Chelsea 1-1 and Leicester last weekend 2-2. This week, Crystal Palace validated their ticket for the next round of the League Cup by winning at QPR 1-2. Only 8th in the Premier League last year, Manchester United once again disappointed greatly despite high ambitions.

The Red Devils saved their season by winning the FA Cup at the expense of Manchester City. They thus qualified for the Europa League. Still under the leadership of Erik ten Hag this season, Bruno Fernandes' partners have had a sluggish start to the championship. Painful winners from Fulham to start 1-0, they then showed real limits by losing to Brighton 2-1 and Liverpool 0-3. Last weekend, United finally convinced with a convincing success against promoted Southampton 0-3. This week, the Mancunian team crushed Barnsley in the League Cup 7-0.

Crystal Palace records the defections of defensive recruits Riad and Chalobah, replacement Holding and the too-often injured attacking midfielder Matheus França. The coach can, however, count on his English internationals Guehi, Wharton and Eze (1 goal in PL) who obviously play a predominant role. Mute during the first 3 days, French striker Mateta scored twice last weekend. Defector from Arsenal this summer, striker Nketiah scored this week in the League Cup. During the offseason, Crystal Palace was unable to retain the excellent French winger Olise (Bayern Munich). Defense captain Andersen (Fulham) also left, as did goalkeeper Johnstone (Wolverhampton), midfielder Ahamada (Rennes) and attackers Edouard (Leicester) and Jordan Ayew (Leicester). Conversely, the London team concluded the arrivals of defender Riad (Betis), midfielder Kamada (Lazio) and winger Sarr (OM). Recruited this summer from Lille, the promising French defender Yoro was unfortunately injured during preparation.

He still has to withdraw from Manchester United this weekend, as do potential starters Mount, Lindelof, Shaw and Hojlund and long-time absent full-back Malacia. Criticized during the first matches, Rashford seems to be regaining color. He scored against Southampton last weekend and scored twice this week against Barnsley. Manchester United parted ways with numerous players this summer. We can cite the defenders Varane (Como) and Wan-Bissaka (West Ham), the midfielder McTominay (Naples), the controversial Greenwood (OM), the disappointing Sancho (Chelsea), Martial (without a club) and van de Beek (Girona ) as well as the young or less important Kambwala (Villarreal), Hannibal (Burnley), Carreras (Benfica), Pellistri (Panathinaikos), Forson (Monza) and Williams (without a club). In addition, midfielder Amrabat (Fiorentina) was not retained after his loan. On the other hand, Man U has strengthened with defenders Yoro (Lille), de Ligt (Bayern Munich) and Mazraoui (Bayern Munich), midfielder Ugarte (PSG) and striker Zirkzee (Bologna).