Manchester United — Crystal Palace Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 1 March 2026
On March 1 2026, 2026, in Matchday 28 of the English Premier League, Manchester United will host Crystal Palace. The match is set to kick off at 15:00 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Manchester United
Manchester United come into this match in excellent form. In their most recent fixture, the Red Devils secured an important away victory over Everton, winning 1–0. That result extended United’s unbeaten run to six matches in all competitions, consisting of five wins and one draw. Their last defeat dates back to early January, when they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Brighton.
In the Premier League standings, Manchester United currently sit in fourth place with 48 points. They are three points clear of Chelsea, who occupy fifth position, and remain firmly in the race for a Champions League spot.
United have also been very solid at home this season. In Premier League matches at Old Trafford, they have recorded eight wins, three draws and only two defeats, which represents the fourth-best home record in the league. Moreover, the team are currently on a run of three consecutive home victories.
However, recent head-to-head meetings with Crystal Palace paint a slightly different picture. Manchester United have lost their last two home matches against Palace, failing to score in both encounters. That said, if we look at a broader perspective, the overall balance still favors United: in the last six meetings between the sides, Manchester United have claimed four victories, while Crystal Palace have won twice.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace come into this match after recording two consecutive victories. In their most recent fixture, Palace played in the UEFA Europa Conference League, where they defeated Bosnian side Zrinjski Mostar 2–0, securing qualification for the Round of 16. In the next round, they will face AEK Larnaca.
Their other win came in the Premier League, where Crystal Palace edged Wolverhampton Wanderers 1–0. Despite these back-to-back victories, Palace’s overall form has been somewhat inconsistent. Over their last eight matches in all competitions, they have recorded three wins, three defeats and two draws.
At the moment, Crystal Palace sit in 13th place in the Premier League table. They are ten points clear of the relegation zone and also ten points adrift of the European qualification places.
When it comes to away form, Palace have been fairly solid this season. On the road, they have picked up six wins, two draws and five losses, which currently ranks as the eighth-best away record in the league. Moreover, their recent away form is encouraging, as they are unbeaten in their last three away matches in all competitions, recording two draws and one victory.
Looking at the head-to-head record against Manchester United, Crystal Palace have performed quite well in recent years. In the last five meetings between the two sides, Palace have secured three wins, one draw and suffered just one defeat. That loss came earlier this season, when Crystal Palace lost 1–2 at Selhurst Park.
Probable Lineups
- Manchester United: Lammens, Shaw, Yoro, Maguire, Dalot, Mainoo, Casemiro, Cunha, Fernandes, Diallo, Mbeumo
- Crystal Palace: Henderson, Riad, Lacroix, Richards, Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Pino, Larsen
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Manchester United have won 5 of their last 6 matches.
- 4 of Manchester United’s last 6 matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Crystal Palace have won or drawn 5 of their last 6 matches.
- 5 of Crystal Palace’s last 7 away matches have seen under 2.5 goals.
- Crystal Palace have won or drawn 4 of the last 5 head-to-head meetings.
Manchester United — Crystal Palace Prediction
Both teams come into this match in fairly good form. Manchester United have been showing solid football this season. The Red Devils are currently sitting in third place in the league table, boast an excellent home record, and are on a six-match unbeaten run in all competitions. Crystal Palace are positioned in mid-table and continue their campaign in the UEFA Europa Conference League. The team have been competitive in their most recent matches, although their overall form over the past few months has been inconsistent. It is also worth noting that Crystal Palace have had a relatively positive record against Manchester United in recent head-to-head meetings. However, earlier this season they suffered a defeat against United. Given Manchester United's strong form, impressive home record, and overall consistency, the hosts are clear favourites for this fixture. United will also be keen to bounce back after two consecutive home defeats to Palace in previous seasons. Meanwhile, Palace have shown resilience in recent meetings and remain competitive, making this a close encounter that is likely to produce few goals. Recommended bet: Under 3.5 — 1.49
