Odds via Tonybet
| Manchester City vs Crystal Palace | December 16 2023, 10:00 AM EDT |
| Manchester City | -526 |
| Crystal Palace odds | +1400 |
| Draw | +660 |
| Over\Under | 1.5 -666/+500 |
Most did not know that Pep Guardiola, known for his dynamic touchline presence, drew inspiration from the more composed Roy Hodgson.
Contrasting Guardiola’s often animated demeanour, Hodgson’s calmness on the bench is notable.
However, this managerial clash is not likely to make the headlines for obvious reasons: Crystal Palace is languishing in 16th place and hasn’t won a single game of soccer since early November, their last victory being against Burnley.
The team is visibly struggling, a fact underscored by Hodgson’s recent criticism of the fans, branding them ‘spoilt’ barely a week and a half ago, as fans started to show discontent towards their club legend.
Amidst this turmoil, Palace faces a daunting task as they prepare to visit the Etihad Stadium, a fortress where few have troubled Manchester City.
It’s a less-than-ideal scenario for a team grappling with internal strife.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Main Match Info
- Date and Kickoff Time: Saturday, December 16, 10:00 AM EDT
- Stadium: Etihad
- Location: Manchester, England
- Last match: Crystal Palace vs Manchester City: 0-1 (May 11, 2023, PL)
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace, Prediction, Odds
- Pick: Manchester City
- Odds: -526 (Tonybet)
The betting odds heavily favour Manchester City, a scenario that hardly surprises anyone. Following a surprising defeat at Aston Villa, the Citizens recently fell to 4th place in the standings.
Known for their strong comebacks, especially in subsequent home games, this trend is often considered an ominous sign for their next opponent at the Etihad Stadium.
Premier League Standings
- Liverpool – 37 points
- Arsenal – 36 points
- Aston Villa – 35 points
- Manchester City – 33 points
- Tottenham – 30 points
- Manchester United – 27 points
This team happens to be Roy Hodgson’s Crystal Palace, which sits at the other end of the table, dangerously close to relegation, a situation that has led to increasing fan discontent due to the club’s unmet promises and underperformance.
Premier League Standings
13. Wolverhampton Wanderers – 19 points
14. Bournemouth – 19 points
15. Crystal Palace – 16 points
16. Nottingham Forest – 14 points
17. Everton – 13 points
18. Luton Town – 9 points
In contrast, Manchester City has excelled in the Champions League, winning all their group-stage matches and affording valuable game time to their younger players.
A @ChampionsLeague night to remember for our home-grown talent! 🩵
Watch our 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 🆚 Red Star 👇 pic.twitter.com/muGEBiLhqE
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 14, 2023
This success sets the stage for what could be a commanding performance at the Etihad Stadium, where they are expected to be in a particularly dominant mood against Crystal Palace, the unfortunate underdog in this encounter.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Betting Tip
- Pick: Manchester City to have a two-goal margin
- Odds: +290 (Tonybet)
Where one would expect Manchester City to have a great record against Crystal Palace, Palace has maintained a fairly commendable record against Manchester City.
Despite losing the last two encounters, Palace has consistently managed to limit the number of goals conceded, often surprising many.
On their part, Manchester City is likely to field several youngsters to foster continuity and minimize injury risks.
Back in town! 🩵 pic.twitter.com/Bb1UEs4vWc
— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 14, 2023
This infusion of youth is accompanied by a strong determination to defeat their opponents decisively.
The level of resistance that Palace can offer remains questionable.
The only thing that can really help Crystal Palace is a very organized game in a low defensive block. In the last match against Liverpool, it worked perfectly until Jordan Ayew was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.
Overall, Liverpool experienced significant challenges in their match against Palace. It is not excluded that Manchester City may also face certain difficulties in a similar matchup.
Top corner. On the volley. Etihad stadium. pic.twitter.com/YT2BIlyoOw
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) December 14, 2023
For Hodgson’s team, this match couldn’t have come at a worse time, posing a significant challenge under the current circumstances.
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