Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Prediction 1 March 2026
🔊 On March 1st, Old Trafford will host a clash between two managers who have been firefighting this season. Michael Carrick took charge mid-campaign and remains unbeaten. In contrast, Oliver Glasner is in his final weeks with the Eagles, knowing he will depart the club in the summer. The teams are separated by 13 points, but the head-to-head history at Old Trafford suggests the favorites won't have an easy ride.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the first-round clash at Selhurst Park, Manchester United emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, courtesy of goals from Joshua Zirkzee and Mason Mount, both coming from set pieces. However, Crystal Palace have claimed victory in 4 of their last 6 away Premier League matches against the Red Devils. The Eagles could become only the second London team after Chelsea to win three consecutive away matches at United (a feat last achieved in the 1960s).
Head-to-head statistics Manchester United - Crystal Palace
Manchester United Team Overview
The "Red Devils" are the only team unbeaten in the Premier League since December 26 (6 wins, 4 draws). During this period, no one has collected more points than Michael Carrick's side (22). The team has climbed to 4th place and is seriously contending for a Champions League spot, remaining undefeated under their new-old manager.
In the last round, Manchester narrowly defeated Everton (1-0), extending their unbeaten run in the league to ten matches. The crucial goal once again came from Benjamin Sesko, whom fans have humorously started calling Ole-Gunnar Sesko for his late-minute goals. In 17 matches under Ruben Amorim, the Slovenian scored only twice, whereas under Carrick, he has already netted six times, all as a substitute.
Match Results: Manchester United
Crystal Palace Team Overview
Oliver Glasner's Eagles currently sit 13th with 35 points. After a dismal run of 12 games without a win, the team has claimed three victories in their last five matches across all competitions. In the previous round, Palace defeated Wolverhampton (2-0), securing their first home win since late November. A truly significant milestone on their path to recovery!
Notably, during the week, the Glaziers advanced to the Round of 16 in the Conference League, comfortably dispatching Zrinjski Mostar (2-0). Crystal Palace remain among the tournament's top contenders and will face AEK Larnaca in the Round of 16. Perhaps another trophy could be a farewell gift from Oliver Glasner to the club and its fans.
Match Results: Crystal Palace
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Manchester United
🎙 Michael Carrick after the win over Everton: “The spirit, dedication, and hard work the players showed in the final minutes led us to a clean-sheet victory. That's fantastic. We scored a brilliant goal and demonstrated what we're capable of.”
❌ Manchester United's injury list includes: Matthijs de Ligt (back) out since November, expected back no earlier than April. Patrick Dorgu (hamstring) sidelined until mid-April; Mason Mount (bruise) is nearing a return but unlikely to feature. Lisandro Martinez (calf) remains doubtful, though he might make the squad.
Crystal Palace
📝 According to Football Insider, Crystal Palace's management will allow Oliver Glasner to see out the season, despite rumors of a potential dismissal. The Austrian will leave the club next summer when his contract expires.
❌ The Eagles' injury list includes four players. Jean-Philippe Mateta (knee), Eddie Nketiah (thigh), Jefferson Lerma (hamstring), and Cheick Doucouré (knee) are all sidelined. These are significant losses, as each of these players could have been in contention for a starting spot.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee will be Chris Kavanagh. This season in the Premier League, Kavanagh has officiated 19 matches, handing out 73 yellow cards, averaging 3.8 per game. Manchester United at home typically receive 1.46 cautions per match, while Crystal Palace average 2.31 on the road. Considering the visitors will need to contain the fast wings of the Red Devils, likely resulting in fouls, and Kavanagh's readiness to brandish yellow cards, a bet on over 2.5 yellow cards for Crystal Palace seems reasonable. Oliver Glasner's side have surpassed this mark in their last five away Premier League games.
⚽ Goal Predictions
Manchester United have found the net in 16 consecutive matches across all competitions, including eight straight at Old Trafford. Crystal Palace have also scored in their last nine games. However, the Eagles have conceded in five of their last six away Premier League fixtures. Given these stats, a bet on both teams to score (yes) looks promising, as was the case in the first-round head-to-head.
🚩 Corner Predictions
At home, Manchester United average 4.54 corners per match, while Crystal Palace average 4.23 away. The total corners in matches involving the Red Devils is 9.4, and for the Eagles, it's 9.1. Based on these figures, a bet on under 10.5 corners makes sense. This bet has been successful in 9 of the last 10 matches involving the Glaziers.
🚀 Player Statistics Bet
Bryan Mbeumo is the main threat to Palace's defense. The Cameroonian has scored 9 goals in the Premier League this season, averaging 0.43 shots per 90 minutes with a precision of 51.79%. In the first round, he didn't score but consistently posed a threat, taking 3 shots with a total xG of 0.41. A viable option is a goal or assist from Bryan Mbeumo at odds of 1.8*, as he has only failed to contribute to a goal in 1 of his last 6 matches.
😱 Risky Bet
Crystal Palace's ace is Dean Henderson. The Manchester United academy graduate has kept three clean sheets in four matches against his former club-an unmatched record among Premier League goalkeepers against the Red Devils. Considering the goalkeeper's prowess and United's occasional struggles against a low block, a bet on the hosts not to score at odds of 7.5* could be worth considering.
👀 If the Match Doesn't Go as Planned
If Crystal Palace score first-a feat they've managed at Old Trafford before-Manchester United will need to open up, making a second-half bet on both teams to score likely to pay off. In live betting, there could be good odds on the home team scoring over 1.5 goals. The Red Devils have hit this mark in their last three home games.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
Editorial Prediction
Manchester United are in fantastic form, with Michael Carrick maintaining an unbeaten streak, and Benjamin Sesko scoring crucial goals as he hits his stride. Crystal Palace visit Old Trafford without two key forwards and a manager whose mind might be elsewhere. The head-to-head stats at the "Theatre of Dreams" may cause some concern, but this current United side is a different beast altogether. We're expecting the hosts to secure all three points, so our main bet is a Manchester United win. Predicted scoreline: 3-1.
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