Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday, aiming to extend their four-game unbeaten run across all competitions.
The Red Devils, buoyed by a 2-0 Europa League win over FCSB, face a Palace side with the Premier League’s best away defence (11 goals conceded) but fresh off a 2-1 defeat to Brentford.
🔴Man United Aim to Translate European Form to EPL | Home Win = 2.07💵
United’s European campaign has been a rare bright spot, with an unbeaten record (5W, 3D) in the Europa League group phase. Domestically, however, they languish in 12th place, needing a strong finish to avoid their worst-ever Premier League season.
A gritty 1-0 win at Fulham—courtesy of Lisandro Martinez’s deflected strike—hinted at resilience, but consistency remains elusive. Amorim’s men have won just two of their last six home league games, raising questions about Old Trafford’s fading intimidation factor.
Kobbie Mainoo’s emergence, highlighted by his goal in Romania, offers hope, though, the Manchester club could count on players like Amad and Fernandes, who had been clutch for them this season, to help get the job done.
🔵Crystal Palace Target Repeat of Old Trafford Shock | Away Win = 3.90💵
Crystal Palace stunned United 1-0 at Old Trafford last season and this season, they arrive again with momentum from a seven-game unbeaten away league games streak despite the 1-2 Brentford loss at home last Sunday.
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s four goals in four January games earned him a Player of the Month nomination, while 19-year-old Romain Esse announced himself with a debut goal last weekend in a month that saw Palace accrue 7 points from a possible 12.
Defensive solidity defines Oliver Glasner’s side, seeing them concede 11 away goals in the league this season, the best in the league so far, and something which could come in handy against a misfiring United.
🔑Key Players & Team News📰:
United’s absentee list includes Shaw (hamstring), Evans, and Mount. Bruno Fernandes and Manuel Ugarte anchor the midfield, while Mainoo and Dalot’s new form could help United unlock Palace’s defence.
Palace misses Riad and Trevor Chalobah, leaving Guehi and Andersen as central defensive pillars. Mateta’s physicality and Eberechi Eze’s creativity will be critical, with Esse offering pace off the bench.
🔢Match Stats & Betting Odds | Draw = 3.58💵
⚽Palace, unbeaten in their last 7 away league games, have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 5 away league matches. | Specials Market: Draw/Away & Over 1.5 Goals = 2.34
⚽United, unbeaten in their last 3 games in all competitions, have beaten Palace in 2 of their last 3 meetings at the Old Trafford. | Specials: Home/Draw & Over 2.5 = 2.46
⚽There have been over 1.5 goals in 3 of the last 5 meetings between United and Palace & in 4 of the last 5 games of both teams. | Main Market = 1.30
Conclusion:
Amorim’s United faces a pivotal test, converting European grit into league results. Palace, organized defensively and fueled by Mateta’s scoring streak, aims to exploit away form.
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