Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Manchester United face Crystal Palace today, Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Old Trafford. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT).
Sun, Mar 1
7:30 pm IST
Regular Season
Match Breakdown
- Manchester United Form: Under interim manager Michael Carrick, United are the only Premier League side unbeaten since Boxing Day, having won 5 and drawn 1 of their last six matches. They currently sit in 4th place with 48 points and are coming off a 1-0 win against Everton.
- Crystal Palace Form: The "Eagles" are in 13th place with 35 points. While they have been inconsistent, they entered March on a high after qualifying for the UEFA Conference League Round of 16 with a midweek win over Zrinjski Mostar.
- Head-to-Head (H2H): Palace has historically been a "bogey team" for United at Old Trafford, winning four of their last six away league visits there. However, United won the reverse fixture 2-1 in November 2025 and are looking to complete their first league double over Palace since 2017–18.
Key Statistics & Team News
- United Injuries: Key defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martínez remain sidelined, along with Mason Mount and Patrick Dorgu.
- Palace Injuries: The visitors are missing Jean-Philippe Mateta, Eddie Nketiah, and Jefferson Lerma.
- Player to Watch: Bryan Mbeumo has been clinical for United this season with 9 goals and 3 assists in 22 games.
| Feature | Manchester United | Crystal Palace |
|---|---|---|
| League Position | 4th (48 pts) | 13th (35 pts) |
| Top Scorer | Bryan Mbeumo (9) | Jean-Philippe Mateta (8) |
| Form (Last 5 PL) | W, D, W, W, W | W, L, W, D, L |
| H2H Record (Overall) | 17 Wins | 7 Wins |
Preview Score Prediction
Manchester United 2-0 Crystal Palace.
United enter as heavy favourites with a 55.9% win probability according to Opta simulations. Their superior rest advantage—Palace played in Europe on Thursday—and unbeaten run in 2026 suggest a comfortable home victory.
United enter as heavy favourites with a 55.9% win probability according to Opta simulations. Their superior rest advantage—Palace played in Europe on Thursday—and unbeaten run in 2026 suggest a comfortable home victory.
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