Manchester United vs Crystal Palace prediction & analysis
78%
Footrivo pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultManchester United to win ✓63% · @1.53
Double chanceManchester United or draw ✓84% · @1.13
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗11% · fair 8.81
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace preview and prediction
The match
Crystal Palace travel to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday 1 March (15:00 WAT) to face Manchester United. Manchester United are 18th with 8 points from 10 games (in the bottom three), while Crystal Palace sit 20th on 7 points (in the bottom three). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Crystal Palace's last 3: WWD Most recently they beat Zrinjski 2–0 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 0.3 conceded. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 2.0 for Manchester United and 0.9 for Crystal Palace. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 56%, both teams to score at 58%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Manchester United 63%, draw 20%, Crystal Palace 16%.
Safer route: Manchester United or draw (84%) at 1.13.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Manchester United 2–0 Crystal Palace. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Manchester United63%fair 1.58 · @1.53
Draw20%fair 4.90 · @4.10
Crystal Palace16%fair 6.20 · @5.70
2.86Expected goals
1.98Manchester United xG
0.88Crystal Palace xG
58%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–011%
2–011%
1–110%
2–110%
3–07%
3–17%
From our goals model: Manchester United 2.0 – 0.9 Crystal Palace expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Manchester United to win✓
63%
1.58
1.53
Double chance
Manchester United or draw✓
84%
1.19
1.13
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.72
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
1.20
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
56%
1.78
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
1.50
Half-time result
Manchester United ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.19
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Manchester United / FT Manchester United✗
40%
2.48
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
11%
8.81
–
Form
Manchester United – last 1
W
23 Feb
@ Everton
1–0
W
1.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Crystal Palace – last 3
WWD
26 Feb
vs Zrinjski
2–0
W
22 Feb
vs Wolves
1–0
W
19 Feb
@ Zrinjski
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Manchester United and Crystal Palace.
What is the prediction for Manchester United vs Crystal Palace?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Manchester United vs Crystal Palace?
On our numbers Manchester United have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Crystal Palace 16%.
How many goals will there be in Manchester United vs Crystal Palace?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Manchester United vs Crystal Palace?
Our predicted score is Manchester United 2–0 Crystal Palace, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Manchester United vs Crystal Palace?
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace (Premier League) kicks off on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Old Trafford.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
