| Crystal Palace wins | Draw | Manchester City wins |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 3.9 | 1.77 |
| Crystal Palace | Manchester City |
|---|---|
All Competitions | All Competitions |
LAST GAME: | LAST GAME: |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 11:30 AM EDT
- Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, England
- Competition: FA Cup
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Crystal Palace vs Manchester City | Saturday, May 17, 2025, 11:30 AM EDT |
| Crystal Palace Odds | +340 |
| Manchester City Odds | -132 |
| Draw | +288 |
| Over/Under 2.5 | -130/+106 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Preview and Team News
Crystal Palace Team News
Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace will be playing in their third FA Cup final this weekend. However, it is worth noting that they have lost on their last two trips to Wembley to play in the most prestigious soccer cup competition on the planet.
Crystal Palace have been one of the most exciting teams to watch in the Premier League this season, despite the fact that they have underperformed in terms of their xG metric of 1.46 after scoring 1.28 per 90. However, they have conceded just 1.33 goals per game from an xGA of 1.46.
Adam Wharton will be available for Crystal Palace this weekend. Meanwhile, Cheick Doucouré remains unavailable, and the midfielder is not expected to return to action before the start of next season.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Manchester City (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Gueye, Lacroix; Muñoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Eze, Sarr; Mateta.
Manchester City Team News
For the fourth time under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City will be involved in the FA Cup final. However, they will be aiming to banish the ghosts from the end of last season after falling to a shock defeat at the hands of Manchester United in 2024.
Despite their well-documented issues this season, Man City have still performed well at both ends of the field. The former Premier League champions have scored an average of 1.86 goals per game from an xG of 1.89. Meanwhile, they have allowed 1.19 goals per 90 from an xGA of 1.11.
Erling Haaland made his return from injury against Southampton last Saturday. However, Man City will still be without the important trio of John Stones, Rodri, and Nathan Aké.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1): Ortega; Lewis, Dias, Ajanji, Gvardiol; Silva, Kovacic; Foden, De Bruyne, Doku; Haaland.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Prediction
- Pick: Manchester City to win
- Odds: -132 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester City
For the third straight season, Manchester City will be involved in the FA Cup final. A rare cup final defeat was inflicted last season, but the team’s big-game experience could make the big difference at Wembley this Saturday.
It is also worth noting that Guardiola’s side have won four of the last six head-to-head meetings between these teams, and Crystal Palace have won just once in their last 13 competitive matches against Man City.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
- Odds: -130 (20Bet)
The head-to-head meetings indicate that there is value in over 2.5 goals being scored this weekend. A total of 21 goals have been scored in the last four meetings between Palace and Man City, which includes seven in the latest meeting between the sides in April.
Furthermore, each of the last two FA Cup finals have seen over 2.5 goals scored, while four of the last six have also breached the benchmark.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- ESPN (USA)
- Sportsnet (Canada)
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