History of MU vs Crystal Palace encounters: High-scoring matches
Manchester United and Crystal Palace aren't two teams with a major rivalry in the Premier League, but every encounter between them brings noteworthy developments.
Although MU is always considered the favorite due to its rich history and squad quality, Crystal Palace has also caused the Red Devils to suffer defeat on more than one occasion.
History of encounters between MU and Crystal Palace
| Day | Match | Result |
| 22/09/24 | Crystal Palace - MU | 0-0 |
| 07/05/24 | Crystal Palace - MU | 4-0 |
| 30/09/23 | MU - Crystal Palace | 0-1 |
| 27/09/23 | MU - Crystal Palace | 3-0 |
| 04/02/23 | MU - Crystal Palace | 2-1 |
Their most recent meeting on September 22, 2024, ended in a 0-0 draw. However, in the previous match on May 7, 2024, Crystal Palace secured a resounding 4-0 victory at home, demonstrating their progress against a traditional rival like Manchester United. Prior to that, Palace also beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford in September 2023. Conversely, Manchester United also had convincing victories, most notably a 3-0 win in September 2023.
Recent form: MU has the edge.
Based on their form in the last 5 matches, MU has an impressive win rate of 80%, while Crystal Palace has reached 60%.
| Day | Match | Result |
| 31/01/25 | FCSB - MU | 0-2 |
| 27/01/25 | Fulham - MU | 0-1 |
| 24/01/25 | MU - Rangers | 2-1 |
| 19/01/25 | MU - Brighton | 1-3 |
| 17/01/25 | MU - Southampton | 3-1 |
Manchester United are currently on a run of three consecutive wins across all competitions, including a crucial 2-0 victory against FCSB in the Europa League, giving them a significant advantage in the knockout round. Under manager Ruben Amorim, the Red Devils are gradually improving their form after a less-than-ideal start in the Premier League.
The bright spot in the current Manchester United squad is the resurgence of Bruno Fernandes, who has scored two goals and provided three assists in his last five games. Additionally, Hojlund is also finding his scoring touch again with three goals in the past month. The defense remains a problem, having conceded three goals to Brighton, but recent victories have helped the team regain confidence.
Crystal Palace's form: A formidable force when playing away from home.
| Day | Match | Result |
| 26/01/25 | Crystal Palace - Brentford | 1-2 |
| 18/01/25 | West Ham United - Crystal Palace | 0-2 |
| 16/01/25 | Leicester City - Crystal Palace | 0-2 |
| 12/01/25 | Crystal Palace - Stockport County | 1-0 |
| 04/01/25 | Crystal Palace - Chelsea | 1-1 |
Despite their recent 1-2 defeat against Brentford, Crystal Palace are still in fairly stable form, having won 3 of their last 5 matches. In particular, they have an impressive away record with two consecutive wins against West Ham and Leicester City without conceding a single goal.
The most notable star for Palace right now is Eberechi Eze, who scored in both wins against Leicester and West Ham. In addition, Jean-Philippe Mateta is also in good form, contributing 3 goals in the last 5 matches. Under the guidance of manager Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace is playing more solidly, especially when counter-attacking against strong opponents.
Predicting the upcoming match: Can Palace continue to spring surprises?
Manchester United are aiming for their fourth consecutive victory in all competitions when they host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on February 2nd. Under manager Ruben Amorim, MU have made positive progress, particularly in the Europa League. However, in the Premier League, they have yet to show consistency, currently sitting in 12th place.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace, although no longer maintaining the impressive form they had at the end of last season, remains a formidable opponent. They once beat Manchester United 4-0 and also boast a strong defensive record away from home, having conceded only 11 goals.
With a balanced head-to-head record and current form, the upcoming match promises to be incredibly exciting. Can MU capitalize on their home advantage to secure all three points, or will Crystal Palace once again spring a surprise?
Predict the match result.
Based on expert opinions:
Sportsmole: MU 2-1 Crystal Palace
WhoScore: MU 2-0 Crystal Palace
Our prediction: MU 1-1 Crystal Palace
Given their history of encounters, fans can certainly expect a dramatic and emotionally charged match.
