Manchester United - Crystal Palace betting tips and odds

Most fans are expecting nothing short of a decisive victory for Manchester United. Though an upset is not impossible, it’s extremely unlikely that this match will end in anything that’s not a home win.

With a matchup like this, it seems like we already know the outcome. Crystal Palace stand little chance of achieving anything except an appearance. Most bookies price an away win for this match at 9.00, marking an insurmountable difference.

The hosts have a chance to make amends for the Arsenal defeat from the previous round. It was another home game for The Red devils but it did not go the way fans had hoped for. Their team conceded early in the first half and did not get a chance to get back in the game which ended up with a single-goal deficit.

Crystal Palace were the 1.98 underdogs in their previous Premier League matchup, despite facing Newcastle United on home ground. Still, their fans weren’t as disappointed as most predictions expected them to be. Records show that the match turned out to be an HT/FT draw – a success for Crystal Palace considering the lopsided odds.

The Red devils’s attackers don’t seem to need a home-field advantage when it comes to scoring. With 8 goals in their last three away games, it’s hard to find issues with their attacking play.

In addition to being this matchup’s favourites, the home team are number 4th in the standings. This means they’re on their way to the Champions League if they keep the pace up. That said, there’s plenty of time left for them to fumble it – or to move up to first.

These two teams have shown to be evenly matched throughout the season. They’ve recorded multiple draws since the competition began, which doesn’t sit well with The Red devils because they’re the favourites. They’ll have a shot at finally getting a positive score, though.

Diogo Dalot, Donny van de Beek, Christian Eriksen will all have to sit this one out due to injuries, leaving the home team’s lineup in a weakened state. They still have an advantage according to betting prices, but it may not be as notable as it would have been otherwise.

Despite the risks involved, the strongest prediction in terms of value is an HT/FT bet that the hosts will take lead in the second half. It’s as risky as you might expect, though the 1 odds offer a decent return.