Manchester Utd vs Crystal Palace: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Manchester Utd prepare to host Crystal Palace on March 1, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this ENGLAND: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Manchester Utd, currently 4th in the standings with 48 points from 27 games, trail the leaders by 13 points. They've earned 27 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Crystal Palace, sitting 13th with 35 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Manchester Utd and Crystal Palace have been competitive, with Crystal Palace claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Everton, Manchester Utd recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Lammens, Shaw, Maguire, Yoro, Dalot, Mainoo, Casemiro, Cunha, Fernandes, Diallo, Mbeumo. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Crystal Palace's last outing came against Wolves, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Henderson, Riad, Richards, Canvot, Mitchell, Hughes, Wharton, Munoz, Sarr, Larsen, Pino. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Manchester Utd are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Manchester Utd and Crystal Palace are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Manchester Utd's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Crystal Palace's games average 2.3 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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