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Premier League 2025-2026 • Matchweek 31
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Manchester City
Manchester City
2nd place
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VS
19:00
22 May 2026
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
13th place
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AI Prediction Double chance : Manchester City or draw
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Manchester City vs Crystal Palace: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Friday, 22 May, 2026 14:00

Winner (1x2)-
Manchester City to Win
Probability 68%
Total Goals-
Over 2.5
Probability 68%
Both Teams to Score-
Yes
Probability 62%
Manchester City Total-
Home Over 1.5
Probability 71%
Crystal Palace Total-
Away Under 2.5
Probability 90%
Double Chance-
Manchester City/Draw
Probability 86%
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Premier League 2025-2026
19:00
Manchester City W 68%
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Crystal Palace W 14%

Scoring Rules

Points are calculated automatically based on your predicted score. Maximum 5 points per match.

Category Points Condition
Exact Score 5 Your prediction matches the final score exactly.
Outcome (1X2) 2 You correctly predicted the winner or a draw.
BTTS Bonus +1 You correctly predicted if both teams score (or if at least one doesn't).
Total Goals Bonus +1 You correctly predicted if total goals are Over or Under 2.5.

Examples:

  • Match result: 3:1 (Home Win, BTTS: Yes, Total: Over 2.5)
    • Prediction 3:1 → 5 points (Exact Score)
    • Prediction 2:1 → 4 points (Outcome: 2 + BTTS: +1 + Total: +1)
    • Prediction 2:0 → 2 points (Outcome: 2, BTTS: No/Yes mismatch)
    • Prediction 1:1 → 1 point (BTTS: +1, Outcome mismatch)
  • Match result: 2:0 (Home Win, BTTS: No, Total: Under 2.5)
    • Prediction 2:0 → 5 points (Exact Score)
    • Prediction 1:0 → 4 points (Outcome: 2 + BTTS: +1 + Total: +1)
    • Prediction 3:1 → 2 points (Outcome: 2, BTTS: Yes/No mismatch)
Manchester City
l d l w w
22 Played
16 Wins
3 Draws
3 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.6 (57 total)
xG
1.80 (39.2 total)
Shots per Match
16.2 (357 total)
Shots on Target
6.5 (40% acc)
Corners
6.5 (144 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.8 per match
xGa
0.90 per match
Clean Sheets
9 (41%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4 avg
Red Cards
0 (1 total)
Fouls
8.9 (196 total)
Offsides
1.1 (24 total)
21 Played
10 Wins
5 Draws
6 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.6 (34 total)
xG
1.60 (33.8 total)
Shots per Match
13.2 (278 total)
Shots on Target
4.7 (35% acc)
Corners
5.2 (109 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2 per match
xGa
1.30 per match
Clean Sheets
7 (33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.4 avg
Red Cards
0 (1 total)
Fouls
10.3 (216 total)
Offsides
1.3 (27 total)
43 Played
26 Wins
8 Draws
9 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.1 (91 total)
xG
1.70 (73.0 total)
Shots per Match
14.8 (635 total)
Shots on Target
5.6 (38% acc)
Corners
5.9 (253 total)
Defense
Conceded
1 per match
xGa
1.10 per match
Clean Sheets
16 (37%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9 avg
Red Cards
0 (2 total)
Fouls
9.6 (412 total)
Offsides
1.2 (51 total)
Crystal Palace
w w w l d
24 Played
8 Wins
10 Draws
6 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.1 (27 total)
xG
1.60 (39.4 total)
Shots per Match
13.6 (327 total)
Shots on Target
3.8 (28% acc)
Corners
4.6 (110 total)
Defense
Conceded
1 per match
xGa
0.90 per match
Clean Sheets
11 (46%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8 avg
Red Cards
0 (1 total)
Fouls
11.4 (273 total)
Offsides
2 (47 total)
23 Played
10 Wins
4 Draws
9 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3 (30 total)
xG
1.40 (32.9 total)
Shots per Match
11.7 (270 total)
Shots on Target
4.1 (35% acc)
Corners
4.2 (96 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1 per match
xGa
1.30 per match
Clean Sheets
8 (35%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.1 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (2 total)
Fouls
11.5 (264 total)
Offsides
2 (47 total)
47 Played
18 Wins
14 Draws
15 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2 (57 total)
xG
1.50 (72.3 total)
Shots per Match
12.7 (597 total)
Shots on Target
4 (31% acc)
Corners
4.4 (206 total)
Defense
Conceded
1 per match
xGa
1.10 per match
Clean Sheets
19 (40%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (3 total)
Fouls
11.4 (537 total)
Offsides
2 (94 total)

Probable Scores Heatmap

xG: 2.45 vs 1.15
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
3.57%
0:1
3.3%
0:2
1.52%
0:3
0.47%
0:4
0.11%
0:5
0.02%
1
1:0
7.94%
1:1
8.14%
1:2
4.13%
1:3
1.39%
1:4
0.35%
1:5
0.07%
2
2:0
8.82%
2:1
9.95%
🔥
2:2
5.51%
2:3
2.01%
2:4
0.54%
2:5
0.12%
3
3:0
6.54%
3:1
8.04%
3:2
4.84%
3:3
1.91%
3:4
0.55%
3:5
0.13%
4
4:0
3.63%
4:1
4.84%
4:2
3.14%
4:3
1.33%
4:4
0.42%
4:5
0.1%
5
5:0
1.62%
5:1
2.32%
5:2
1.62%
5:3
0.74%
5:4
0.25%
5:5
0.06%
Hotspot: 2:1 (9.9%)
Total Boundaries: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Probability Distribution by Total Goals

3.6%
0
11.2%
1
18.5%
2
21.1%
3
18.7%
4
13.7%
5
8.0%
6
3.6%
7
1.3%
8
0.3%
9
0.1%
10
Most Probable

🎯 Asian Handicap Predictions

Manchester CityHDPCrystal Palace
26.7%
Low
-2.5
1.5%
Very Low
36.5%
Low
-2
3.3%
Very Low
46.4%
Medium
-1.5
5.2%
Very Low
57.2%
Medium
-1
9.9%
Very Low
68.1%
High
-0.5
14.6%
Very Low
85.3%
Very High
+0.5
31.9%
Low
90.1%
Very High
+1
42.8%
Medium
94.8%
Very High
+1.5
53.6%
Medium
96.7%
Very High
+2
63.5%
High
98.5%
Very High
+2.5
73.3%
High

Team Total Predictions

Manchester CityOutcomeCrystal Palace
71.5%
High
Over 1.5
30.1%
Low
28.5%
Low
Under 1.5
69.9%
High
45.9%
Medium
Over 2.5
10.0%
Very Low
54.1%
Medium
Under 2.5
90.0%
Very High

Value Bets and Betting Odds Comparison for Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Friday, May 22nd, 2026 at 14:00 Football

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(Minimum EV: 1%)

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🤖 AI Pattern Insights

Our model identified 7 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:

  • 🧱
    Defensive Fortress

    Manchester City have league's best defense — hard to break down

  • 📈
    Chance Creation Masterclass

    Both teams create high-quality chances (xG 1.5+) — expect end-to-end attacking football with multiple big chances

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🎯 Betting Analysis

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace

🔮 Main Prediction by Periods

🚀 Match Start: Manchester City is stronger in the first 15 minutes (4 vs 1).
⏰ First Half: Manchester City is stronger in the first half (14 vs 7).
⚡ Final Stage: Crystal Palace is stronger in the final minutes (7 vs 4).

💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.

⚔️ Team Comparison

🏠 Manchester City

Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.34
Pressure
0.07

✈️ Crystal Palace

Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.13
Pressure
0.06

⏰ Match Periods Analysis

📊 Periods Explanation:

Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.

First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.

Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.

Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.

🏠 Manchester City - Periods

🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2

✈️ Crystal Palace - Periods

🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
1
Avg. Goals per Match
0.05
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35

🏆 Detailed Team Analysis

🏠 Manchester City - Details

📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
10
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
10
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
7

✈️ Crystal Palace - Details

📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
5
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
1
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
1
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
1

💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods

  • 🚀 Home Fast Start: Manchester City often scores in the first 15 minutes (4 vs 1)
  • First Goal Home: High probability of Manchester City scoring first
  • ⏰ Home First Half: Manchester City is stronger in the first half (14 vs 7)
  • First Half Result: Consider Manchester City to win the first half
  • ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Crystal Palace excels in the closing minutes (7 vs 4 late goals)
  • Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Crystal Palace scoring the final goal
  • Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
  • Overall Result: Manchester City has an advantage in the match
  • Home Handicap: Consider Manchester City handicap
  • Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
  • Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams

📊 Factor Breakdown

💡 Factor Explanations:

Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.

Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.

Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).

Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.

Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.21
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.007
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.013 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.03 (away team better)

📝 Detailed Summary

🏠 Home Team Analysis (Manchester City):

Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.

✈️ Away Team Analysis (Crystal Palace):

Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.

🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:

Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.

Manchester City
Crystal Palace

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Head-to-head statistics for Fri 22 May, 2026 @ 14:00 Premier League

Premier League 2025-2026 – Regular Season

#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
Arsenal
w w w l l
>
33
21
7
5
63
26
37
70
2
Manchester City
w d d w w
>
32
20
7
5
65
29
36
67
3
33
16
10
7
58
45
13
58

12
Fulham
l d w l d
>
33
13
6
14
43
46
-3
45
13
Crystal Palace
l w d w d
>
32
11
10
11
35
36
-1
43
14
Newcastle
w w l l l
>
33
12
6
15
46
49
-3
42
Team comparison
Prediction
Double chance : Manchester City or draw
Goals Home: -2.5*
Goals Away: -2.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Manchester City
VS
Crystal Palace
Last 11 Head-to-Head Matches
7 Wins
3 Draws
1 Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
2.5 (27)
1.1 (12)
xG
2.10
1.70
Shots
15.7 (173)
7.3 (80)
Shots on Target
5.5 (61)
2.4 (26)
Corners
6.2 (68)
2.2 (24)
Defense
Conceded
1.1 (12)
2.5 (27)
xGa
1.70
2.10
Clean Sheets
5 (45%)
2 (18%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1 (11)
1.8 (20)
Red Cards
0.2 (2)
0 (0)
Fouls
10.3 (113)
9.5 (104)
Offsides
1.6 (18)
2.4 (26)
14 Dec
- 14:00
Crystal Palace
Manchester City
2.08
xG
1.16
0
3
Prob 76%
Away Total Under 2.5
Odd 1.33
12 Apr
- 11:30
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
3.81
xG
1.82
5
2
7 Dec
- 15:00
Crystal Palace
Manchester City
1.34
xG
1.45
2
2
6 Apr
- 11:30
Crystal Palace
Manchester City
2
4
16 Dec
- 15:00
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
2
2
11 Mar
- 17:30
Crystal Palace
Manchester City
0
1
27 Aug
- 14:00
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
4
2
14 Mar
- 20:00
Crystal Palace
Manchester City
0
0
30 Oct
- 14:00
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
0
2
1 May
- 11:30
Crystal Palace
Manchester City
0
2
Last 6 Matches
Manchester City
VS
Crystal Palace
2/6 (33%) Victories 3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%) Draws 2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%) Defeats 1/6 (17%)
2.33 PPG 1.83
1.50 Avg Goals Scored 1.33
1.50 Avg Goals Conceded 0.67
67% BTTS % 50%
17% Over 2.5 Goals Scored % 17%
1.53 Avg xG 1.78
Manchester City
L D L W W
Premier League 2025-2026
19 Apr 2026 - 15:30
Manchester City
2 1
Arsenal
Premier League 2025-2026
12 Apr 2026 - 15:30
Chelsea
0 3
Manchester City
UEFA Champions League 2025-2026 - Qualifying rounds
17 Mar 2026 - 20:00
Manchester City
1 2
Real Madrid
Premier League 2025-2026
14 Mar 2026 - 20:00
West Ham
1 1
Manchester City
UEFA Champions League 2025-2026 - Qualifying rounds
11 Mar 2026 - 20:00
Real Madrid
3 0
Manchester City
Premier League 2025-2026
4 Mar 2026 - 19:30
Manchester City
2 2
Nottingham Forest
Crystal Palace
W W W L D
Premier League 2025-2026
20 Apr 2026 - 19:00
Crystal Palace
0 0
West Ham
UEFA Conference League 2025-2026 - Knockout phase
16 Apr 2026 - 19:00
Fiorentina
2 1
Crystal Palace
Premier League 2025-2026
12 Apr 2026 - 13:00
Crystal Palace
2 1
Newcastle
UEFA Conference League 2025-2026 - Knockout phase
9 Apr 2026 - 19:00
Crystal Palace
3 0
Fiorentina
UEFA Conference League 2025-2026 - Knockout phase
19 Mar 2026 - 17:45
AEK Larnaca
1 2
Crystal Palace
Premier League 2025-2026
15 Mar 2026 - 14:00
Crystal Palace
0 0
Leeds

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace: Pre-match Stats Comparison

This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️

Home/Away: Shows home matches for Manchester City and away matches for Crystal Palace

Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Crystal Palace
Under
Over
0.5
10% 1
90% 9
30% 3
70% 7
1.5
40% 4
60% 6
50% 5
50% 5
2.5
80% 8
20% 2
80% 8
20% 2
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
Yes
60% 6
50% 5
No
40% 4
50% 5
1X2
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
1
60% 6
50% 5
X
20% 2
30% 3
2
20% 2
20% 2
Double Chance
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
12
80% 8
70% 7
1X
80% 8
80% 8
X2
40% 4
50% 5
Total Goals
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
0-1
10% 1
30% 3
2-3
80% 8
60% 6
4+
10% 1
10% 1
Total Corners
Manchester City
Under
Over
Crystal Palace
Under
Over
7.5
50% 5
50% 5
90% 9
10% 1
8.5
60% 6
40% 4
90% 9
10% 1
9.5
70% 7
30% 3
90% 9
10% 1
10.5
80% 8
20% 2
100% 10
0% 0
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
Yes
30% 3
50% 5
No
70% 7
50% 5
1X2 HT - FT
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
HT 1 - FT 1
30% 3
40% 4
HT 1 - FT 2
0% 0
10% 1
HT 1 - FT X
10% 1
0% 0
HT 2 - FT 1
0% 0
10% 1
HT 2 - FT 2
10% 1
0% 0
HT 2 - FT X
0% 0
0% 0
HT X - FT 1
30% 3
0% 0
HT X - FT 2
10% 1
10% 1
HT X - FT X
10% 1
30% 3
xG(xGa)
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
xG
1.65
1.66
xGa
1.32
0.9
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Crystal Palace
Under
Over
0.5
30% 3
70% 7
40% 4
60% 6
1.5
80% 8
20% 2
80% 8
20% 2
2.5
90% 9
10% 1
90% 9
10% 1
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
Yes
40% 4
20% 2
No
60% 6
80% 8
1X2
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
1
40% 4
50% 5
X
50% 5
40% 4
2
10% 1
10% 1
Double Chance
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
12
50% 5
60% 6
1X
90% 9
90% 9
X2
60% 6
50% 5
Total Goals
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
0-1
40% 4
70% 7
2-3
60% 6
20% 2
4+
0% 0
10% 1
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
Yes
50% 5
70% 7
No
50% 5
30% 3
Number of goals
Manchester City
Under
Over
Crystal Palace
Under
Over
0.5
60% 6
40% 4
60% 6
40% 4
1.5
80% 8
20% 2
90% 9
10% 1
2.5
90% 9
10% 1
100% 10
0% 0
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
Yes
20% 2
10% 1
No
80% 8
90% 9
1X2
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
1
30% 3
30% 3
X
50% 5
50% 5
2
20% 2
20% 2
Double Chance
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
12
50% 5
50% 5
1X
80% 8
80% 8
X2
70% 7
70% 7
Total Goals
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
0-1
70% 7
70% 7
2-3
30% 3
30% 3
4+
0% 0
0% 0
Clean Sheet
Manchester City
Crystal Palace
Yes
70% 7
70% 7
No
30% 3
30% 3
1.87 xG 0.99
62% Ball Possession 38%
15 Total Shots 9
5 Shots on Goal 3
9 Shots Off Goal 6
6 Corners 4
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In this exciting Premier League 2025-2026 matchup, Manchester City will take on Crystal Palace as part of the 2025-2026 season in Premier League. This match is part of Matchweek 31 and will take place on 2026-05-22 at 2026-05-22 in the famous Etihad Stadium. The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Manchester City, and the visiting side, Crystal Palace. The scoreline predictions suggest Double chance : Manchester City or draw. Kickoff Details: Date: 2026-05-22 Time: 19:00 Location: Etihad Stadium Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!