Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Friday August 28 2026
The Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Premier League clash arrives Friday at Selhurst Park, with both clubs playing their second match of the 2026-27 campaign. For more angles across the league, check out these EPL predictions before kickoff. Palace enters after a 2-0 opening-weekend loss at Everton, while Manchester City opened with a dramatic 2-1 home victory over Bournemouth.
TLDR: Quick Picks and Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Manchester City -0.5 (-175)
- Total Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
- Projected Final Score: Manchester City 3, Crystal Palace 1
Odds and Line Movement
Current Odds: Manchester City vs Crystal Palace
| Date | Manchester City | Crystal Palace | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | +420 | -170 | +310 |
Line Movement - Moneyline
| Date | Manchester City | Crystal Palace | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | +420 | -170 | +310 |
| 08/26 | +420 | -170 | +310 |
| 08/24 | -170 | +420 | +310 |
| 08/24 | -170 | +420 | +310 |
| 08/24 | -170 | +420 | +310 |
| 08/24 | -170 | +420 | +310 |
| 08/24 | -170 | +420 | +310 |
| 08/24 | -170 | +420 | +310 |
| 08/24 | -170 | +420 | +310 |
| 08/24 | -170 | +420 | +310 |
| 08/24 | -170 | +420 | +310 |
| 08/24 | — | +420 | — |
| 08/24 | -170 | +410 | +310 |
| 08/23 | -190 | +430 | +320 |
| 08/23 | -190 | +430 | +320 |
| 08/23 | -190 | +430 | +320 |
| 08/23 | -190 | +430 | +320 |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 08/24 | 2½o-152 | 2½u+124 |
| 08/24 | 2½o-158 | 2½u+128 |
| 08/23 | 2½o-162 | 2½u+132 |
| 08/23 | 2½o-154 | 2½u+126 |
| 08/22 | 2½o-158 | 2½u+128 |
| 08/22 | 3½o+160 | 3½u-200 |
| 08/22 | — | — |
Key Matchups and Game Preview: Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Manchester City needed late goals from Marc Guéhi and Joško Gvardiol to overturn a deficit against Bournemouth, while Rayan Cherki supplied two assists and immediately established himself as an important creative piece. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, failed to score in its opener and now faces a significant step up in competition against one of the league's deepest squads.
Manchester City also has a strong recent history in this matchup, including a 3-0 league victory over Palace in May and another 3-0 win at Selhurst Park last season. Palace's most dangerous route to threatening City should come through quick transitions, with Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaïla Sarr capable of attacking space if City pushes numbers forward, while Adam Wharton will be important in helping Palace progress the ball out of midfield.
City should again lean on Erling Haaland and Phil Foden in attack, with Cherki's creativity offering another threat between the lines. Manchester City should control possession, create the better chances, and eventually turn that superiority into multiple goals.
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Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Betting Trends
Moneyline pricing has fluctuated notably between updates, with Manchester City listed anywhere from -190 to +420 depending on the snapshot, reflecting some inconsistency in how the market has been tracked leading into kickoff. The total has settled around 2.5 goals in most recent updates after briefly sitting at 3.5 on Saturday, with the Over consistently carrying the shorter price at the lower number.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Injuries and Things To Know
Injuries slightly reduce City's attacking depth, as Jeremy Doku has been ruled out with a calf injury, although Elliot Anderson is expected to be available after leaving the Bournemouth match with a knock. Palace is expected to be without defender Chadi Riad, while goalkeeper Dean Henderson has also been dealing with an ankle/foot issue and is worth monitoring before kickoff.
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Side and Over/Under Picks
- Side Pick: Manchester City -0.5 (-175)
- Total Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
The betting market reflects a clear gap between the two clubs, with Manchester City listed around -160 on the three-way moneyline and -0.5 at -175 on the spread, while Palace is +400 to win and +0.5 at +125. The broader goal market has been sitting around 2.5 to 3 goals, with Over 2.5 carrying juice, and that looks reasonable given City's attacking quality and Palace's need to be more aggressive at home after being shut out in Week 1.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Final Score Prediction
With City's attacking depth and recent dominance in this fixture, look for Manchester City to control the match and pull away with multiple goals at Selhurst Park.
- Projected Final Score: Manchester City 3, Crystal Palace 1
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