The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Crystal Palace lock horns with Michael Carrick's Manchester United side in an important encounter at Old Trafford on Sunday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Preview
Crystal Palace are currently in 13th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The away side eased past Zrinjski by a 2-0 margin in the Europa Conference League this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Manchester United, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the league table at the moment and have stepped up to the plate this year. The Red Devils edged Everton to a narrow 1-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Manchester United have a good historical record against Crystal Palace and have won 42 out of the 69 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Crystal Palace's 13 victories.
Manchester United have remained unbeaten in their last six matches in all competitions and have won five of these games, with their previous defeat coming by a 2-1 margin at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion in a Premier League match last month.
Manchester United have found the back of the net in each of their last 16 matches in all competitions, with their previous such failure coming in a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Everton in November last year.
Crystal Palace have remained unbeaten in five of their last six matches in all competitions.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Prediction
Manchester United have a strong squad at their disposal and have a point to prove going into this game. Benjamin Sesko scored the winning goal in his previous game and will look to make an impact yet again this weekend.
Crystal Palace have flattered to deceive this season but have improved over the past month. Manchester United are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Manchester United to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Manchester United to score first - Yes