1 May 2021 at 11:30

Referee: D. Coote

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.

Crystal Palace1wins
3draws10 meetings
Manchester City6wins

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

Market Summary

Margin: 4.2%

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 9.4%Draw 19.8%Away 75.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min10.005.001.32
Max11.005.181.35
Over 2.5: 58.1%Under 2.5: 47.6%
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 market9.0%18.8%72.2%
Public market9.5%19.0%71.5%

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Manchester City
Result vs. Market: Manchester City (75%)

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.

Crystal PalaceHalf-time:00Manchester City
9Shots20
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: Crystal Palace

W 182D 158L 265
Over 2.546
Goals scored682

Away Record: Manchester City

W 554D 225L 286
Over 2.555
Goals scored1927

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2020. Goals were scored by S. Agüero 57′, Ferran Torres 59′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Crystal Palace had 30% possession while Manchester City held 70%. Crystal Palace had 9 shots (4 on target) compared to 20 (3 on target) for Manchester City. Crystal Palace made 3 substitutions, Manchester City made 1. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Gabriel Jesus 36′).

Match Events

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

Crystal Palace
Manchester City
Kick Off
VAR
36′Penalty confirmed
Half Time
57′
S. Agüero

assist: B. Mendy

J. RiedewaldJ. Schlupp
60′
67′
FernandinhoO. Zinchenko
C. BentekeJ. Mateta
68′
A. TownsendJ. Ayew
82′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Crystal Palace had 30% possession against Manchester City's 70%. Crystal Palace registered 9 shots (4 on target) while Manchester City managed 20 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 2–6. Fouls committed: 9–10.

4Shots on Goal3
4Shots off Goal10
9Total Shots20
1Blocked Shots7
3Shots insidebox17
6Shots outsidebox3
9Fouls10
2Corner Kicks6
3Offsides1
30%Ball Possession70%
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves4
294Total passes696
215Passes accurate610
73%Passes %88%

Recent Form

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

Crystal Palace

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Manchester City

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Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Head to Head Results

Crystal Palace and Manchester City have met 27 times — Crystal Palace won 4, Manchester City won 18, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Manchester City leads the head-to-head with 18 victories from 27 meetings. A combined 89 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.30 per match (23 for the home side, 66 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (41%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 18 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 5–2 in 2025.

4

Crystal Palace

5

Drawn

18

Manchester City

Goals: 23Goals: 66

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