Match preview

Manchester City (1st, 15 pts) host Crystal Palace (15th, 4 pts) at Etihad Stadium on Saturday 17 April, kick-off 15:00.

Manchester City are in excellent form, having won 5 of their last five league games (scored 13, conceded 5). Crystal Palace are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 11).

The last league meeting, in August 2026, finished Crystal Palace 1–4 Manchester City.

Varless AI expects around 2.5 goals for Man City and 0.8 for Crystal Palace, making Man City 74% to win, the draw 17% and Crystal Palace 9%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 62%.