Crystal Palace vs Manchester United Predictions

• United have conceded at least twice in all but one of their league trips
• The Red Devils have conceded 3.5 more xG than they’ve generated away from home
• Palace have won four of their last six matches
• The Eagles have the fourth-best xG record in the league

Scrutiny returns for United

A five-game unbeaten run helped to ease the pressure on Manchester United and Ruben Amorim, but Monday’s 1-0 defeat to 10-man Everton brought a familiar fog back to Old Trafford.

The Red Devils looked out of ideas after falling behind in the first half, which doesn’t bode well for their visit to an organised and impressive Crystal Palace side.

Eagles aim to bounce back

Crystal Palace lost a close clash with Strasbourg in the Conference League on Thursday, ending a run of four wins in five for Oliver Glasner’s side.

However, Palace are fifth in the Premier League following a bright start, and they have little to fear against this United side. Their only home defeat of the campaign was a surprise reverse to Larnaca in Europe, while they’ve won two and drawn one of their last three games at Selhurst Park.

Jean Philippe Mateta scored twice in a 2-0 victory over Amorim’s side at Old Trafford in February, and the French forward has a brilliant chance to add to his four league goals at Selhurst Park this term.

Palace can punish United’s issues

After playing their part in so many dour matches last term, United went all in on attacking players this summer. Those signings have made them better in the final third, but Amorim’s side are too open at the back.

United have conceded at least twice in all but one of their league trips this term, while they’ve 3.5 more xG than they’ve generated across their away games. If the Red Devils allow themselves to trade chances with a solid Palace side, it’s hard to see them coming out on top.

Palace have the fourth-best xG record in the division, while this United side have struggled to string results together on the road. After suffering another setback this week, back the visitors to falter in this visit to the capital.