16 January 2016 at 15:00

Referee: Jonathan Moss

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Manchester City dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Manchester City6wins
3draws10 meetings
Crystal Palace1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.7

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (71%) — the odds may underestimate Crystal Palace.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.5%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 71.6%Draw 20.3%Away 11.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.394.208.50
Max1.405.349.00
Market favourite:Manchester City · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market70.6%18.4%11.0%
Public market69.9%18.6%11.5%

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Manchester City
Result vs. Market: Manchester City (72%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Manchester CityHalf-time:20Crystal Palace
17Shots9
4Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
14/12/25Crystal Palace0–3Manchester City3.97/3.95/1.85
12/04/25Manchester City5–2Crystal Palace1.50/4.78/5.94
07/12/24Crystal Palace2–2Manchester City5.46/4.26/1.59
06/04/24Crystal Palace2–4Manchester City10.05/5.45/1.31
16/12/23Manchester City2–2Crystal Palace1.16/7.83/14.45
11/03/23Crystal Palace0–1Manchester City9.06/4.98/1.35
27/08/22Manchester City4–2Crystal Palace1.19/7.33/14.75
14/03/22Crystal Palace0–0Manchester City9.86/5.32/1.32
30/10/21Manchester City0–2Crystal Palace1.14/8.15/20.05
17/01/21Manchester City4–0Crystal Palace1.16/7.96/17.42

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Manchester City

W 554D 225L 286
Over 2.555
Goals scored1927

Away Record: Crystal Palace

W 182D 158L 265
Over 2.546
Goals scored682

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4:0. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by F. Delph 22′, S. Agüero 41′, S. Agüero 68′, David Silva 84′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Manchester City had 52% possession while Crystal Palace held 48%. Manchester City had 17 shots (4 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Crystal Palace. Manchester City made 3 substitutions, Crystal Palace made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Manchester City and Crystal Palace — 4 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.

Manchester City
Crystal Palace
Kick Off
F. Delph

assist: David Silva

22′
S. Agüero

assist: K. Iheanacho

41′
Half Time
A. KolarovG. Clichy
52′
K. IheanachoY. Touré
57′
66′
C. WickhamM. Chamakh
S. Agüero

assist: K. De Bruyne

68′
71′Marouane Chamakh
80′
J. McArthurJ. Mutch
David Silva

assist: S. Agüero

84′
S. AgüeroJesús Navas
85′
85′
W. ZahaChung-Yong Lee
90′Yohan Cabaye
Full Time

Match Statistics

Manchester City had 52% possession against Crystal Palace's 48%. Manchester City registered 17 shots (4 on target) while Crystal Palace managed 9 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 5–6. Fouls committed: 0–0.

4Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal5
17Total Shots9
7Blocked Shots1
9Shots insidebox5
8Shots outsidebox4
0Fouls0
5Corner Kicks6
0Offsides1
52%Ball Possession48%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves0
490Total passes426
405Passes accurate330
83%Passes %77%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Manchester City have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Crystal Palace show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Manchester City

WWWWWL

Crystal Palace

DLWWWD

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Head to Head Results

Manchester City and Crystal Palace have met 27 times — Manchester City won 18, Crystal Palace won 4, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Manchester City leads the head-to-head with 18 victories from 27 meetings. A combined 87 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.22 per match (64 for the home side, 23 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (41%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 17 games (63%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–2 in 2025.

18

Manchester City

5

Drawn

4

Crystal Palace

Goals: 64Goals: 23

Recent Meetings (27)

14 Dec 2025Crystal Palace0 – 3Manchester City
17 May 2025Crystal Palace1 – 0Manchester City
12 Apr 2025Manchester City5 – 2Crystal Palace
7 Dec 2024Crystal Palace2 – 2Manchester City
6 Apr 2024Crystal Palace2 – 4Manchester City
16 Dec 2023Manchester City2 – 2Crystal Palace
11 Mar 2023Crystal Palace0 – 1Manchester City
27 Aug 2022Manchester City4 – 2Crystal Palace
14 Mar 2022Crystal Palace0 – 0Manchester City
30 Oct 2021Manchester City0 – 2Crystal Palace
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026