Crystal Palace vs Man United Prediction: A Challenge at Selhurst Park

Match context

Manchester United will face a challenging away match at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace at 7:00 PM on November 30, 2025, in the Premier League. This match is crucial as Crystal Palace are looking to consolidate their position in the top six, while Manchester United need a win to improve their ranking and regain confidence.

Analyzing form and position in the league table.

Currently, Crystal Palace is showing an impressive performance, sitting in 6th place in the league table with 20 points after 12 matches. In contrast, Manchester United is struggling and is only in 12th place with 18 points.

Crystal Palace: Home advantage

The Selhurst Park side are in stable form with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches. Their greatest strength comes from their home record, where they remain unbeaten this season with 2 wins and 4 draws. Crystal Palace's defense is also very solid, conceding an average of only 0.8 goals per game.

Manchester United: Away game worries

Manchester United's form in their last five matches is similar to their opponent's, with two wins, two draws, and one loss. However, their away record is alarming, having only secured one victory. Their defense is a critical weakness, having conceded 19 goals, an average of 1.6 goals per game, exactly the same number as the goals they have scored.

Head-to-head history: Crystal Palace holds the advantage.

Recent head-to-head history heavily favors the home team. In the last five encounters, Crystal Palace has won three, drawn one, and lost only one to Manchester United. Notably, those emphatic victories with scores of 4-0 and 2-0 demonstrate the Eagles' dominance over their opponents.

• February 2, 2025: Manchester United 0 - 2 Crystal Palace
• September 21, 2024: Crystal Palace 0 - 0 Manchester United
• May 7, 2024: Crystal Palace 4 - 0 Manchester United
• September 30, 2023: Manchester United 0 - 1 Crystal Palace
• September 27, 2023: Manchester United 3 - 0 Crystal Palace

Force information

Crystal Palace

The home team will be without several key players due to injury, including C. Doucoure (knee injury), C. Kporha (back injury), and B. Sosa (collision). C. Riad's availability is still uncertain.

Manchester United

On the visitors' side, the list of absentees also includes notable names such as H. Maguire (hamstring injury), B. Sesko (knee injury) and M. Cunha (health issues).

Predict the result

With home advantage, consistent form, and a superior head-to-head record, Crystal Palace are considered the favorites in this match. Manchester United will face an extremely difficult game if they want to get any points from Selhurst Park. A draw or a narrow victory for the home team is the most likely scenario.

Team lineup updated at 18:23 on 30/11/2025

Official lineup

Crystal Palace

Diagram: 3-4-2-1

CoachOliver Glasner

Starting lineup:

• 1. Dean Henderson (G)
• 26. Chris Richards (D)
• 5. Maxence Lacroix (D)
• 6. Marc Guéhi (D)
• 2. Daniel Muñoz (M)
• 20. Adam Wharton (M)
• 18. Daichi Kamada (M)
• 3. Tyrick Mitchell (M)
• 7. Ismaïla Sarr (F)
• 10. Yéremy Pino (F)
• 14. Jean-Philippe Mateta (F)

Substitutes:

• 44. Walter Benítez
• 17. Nathaniel Clyne
• 23. Jaydee Canvot
• 8. Jefferson Lerma
• 19. Will Hughes
• 21. Romain Esse
• 55. Justin Davenny
• 9. Edward Nketiah
• 12. Christantus Uche

Manchester United

Diagram: 3-4-2-1

CoachRuben Filipe Marques Diogo Amorim

Starting lineup:

• 31. Senne Lammens (G)
• 15. Leny Yoro (D)
• 4. Matthijs de Ligt (D)
• 23. Luke Shaw (D)
• 16. Amad Diallo (M)
• 18. Casemiro (M)
• 8. Bruno Fernandes (M)
• 2. Diogo Dalot (M)
• 19. Bryan Mbeumo (F)
• 7. Mason Mount (F)
• 11. Joshua Zirkzee (F)

Substitutes:

• 1. Altay Bayındır
• 26. Ayden Heaven
• 12. Tyrell Malacia
• 3. Noussair Mazraoui
• 6. Lisandro Martínez
• 13. Patrick Dorgu
• 37. Kobbie Mainoo
• 25. Manuel Ugarte
• 61. Shea Lacey