Crystal Palace
Manchester CityCrystal Palace hosts Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Friday, 28 August 2026 in matchday 2 of the Premier League season. This fixture pits a struggling Palace side against the defending champions, with City installed as heavy favourites at 1.57 to claim three points. The hosts are searching for their first win after a difficult opening week, while City sit sixth and look to build momentum early in the campaign.
Crystal Palace have endured a nightmare start, losing their opening match and conceding eleven goals in just five recent outings while scoring only four. Their defensive frailty is alarming; they rank 17th in the league with a goal difference of minus-two and zero points from one match. Manchester City, by contrast, boast three wins in their last five games, including impressive victories over Bournemouth and Atlético Madrid, though they suffered a heavy loss to Arsenal. City sit sixth with three points and a positive goal difference, demonstrating far superior form and attacking prowess.
The betting market heavily favours the visitors: 1.57 for an away win reflects Manchester City's clear dominance. The 4.00 draw odds and 5.25 home win suggest bettors see little chance of a Palace upset. Markets lean toward goals: Over 2.5 is priced at 1.68, implying an open match despite the hosts' defensive troubles. The analytical model suggests 50% draw probability and 50% away win probability, with a double chance of draw or Manchester City viewed as a balanced angle.
Key bet: Manchester City to win outright at 1.57 remains the standout selection. Palace's catastrophic defensive record and league position make them vulnerable to a City side that has already demonstrated superior quality this season. Back the visitors with confidence.
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| NR | TEAM | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brighton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Brentford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 |  Everton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |  Hull City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 |  Manchester City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 |  Ipswich | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 |  Leeds | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 9 |  Liverpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 |  Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 |  Chelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |  Fulham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |  Sunderland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 |  Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15 |  Nottingham Forest | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16 |  Manchester United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17 |  Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 18 |  Tottenham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19 |  Coventry | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 |  Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
