England Premier League
Thursday 16th July 2020
Kick off at 8:15pm BST
Venue: Selhurst Park
Match Preview:
This should be a very good encounter because we can trust that any team that is managed by Roy Hodgson is going to be up for the big games. Hodgson has done a brilliant job this season for the Eagles in a difficult situation and he is a veteran and a proud man and that is why Manchester United, the superior team could face a very difficult 90 minutes when these two clash.
At home Palace have won 22 points from 17 games and they have lost 7 times here. Their record at home was quite good but in the last 5 games they have lost three. This includes losing their last two home games which were against Burnley and Chelsea. The Chelsea defeat looked sealed early on but Palace came back from two goals down and almost spoiled the party for Chelsea before losing out 3-2.
Manchester United have been in blistering form and they are scoring goals too. Bruno Fernandes has been a revelation and he could well be United’s best signing since Cristiano Ronaldo. He is everywhere on the pitch, setting up chances and scoring plenty of goals and United finally look like they have their main man for the seasons to come.
Away from home United have won just 6 games so far but 3 of those have come in their last five games and there has been a clear change of fortunes for the club. Indeed they come into this game having won back to back away matches and are scoring plenty of goals. Their clear objective is to play in the Champions League next season.
Team News:
Crystal Palace: Christian Benteke is unavailable for selection due to suspension.
Manchester United: Luke Shaw is doubtful with an ankle injury.
Crystal Palace vs Man Utd Head to Head:
Earlier in season Crystal Palace beat Manchester United 2-1 in the reverse fixture.
Last season this fixture ended 3-1 to Manchester United.
Manchester United have won the last 3 meetings away to Crystal Palace.
There is a 60% chance to see over 2.5 goals.
Crystal Palace vs Man Utd Prediction:
No club likes playing Palace when they have to win games, one is reminded of when Liverpool were going for the title a few seasons ago and Palace came back and drew 3-3 with them. In Manchester United’s case they are going for a top 4 spot and will need to be focused to get anything from this game.
United are just playing very good football and the confidence is high, we can’t see them dropping points here. Palace are good but at this stage ultimately do not have much to play for, so the away win should be backed.
Crystal Palace vs Man Utd Betting Tips:
Asian handicap (-1 Man Utd) at 1.49
Anytime goalscorer: Bruno Fernandes at 2.38
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