Manchester United vs Crystal Palace: match statistics
Manchester United are displaying decisively better form, averaging 2.6 points per match over their last five games with a run of four victories and one draw. The hosts dominate at home with a 62% win rate and an average of 1.92 goals per match, backed by a solid xG of 1.95. Crystal Palace, despite decent away form (46% wins), show weaker offensive parameters with just 1.15 goals per away match and a lower xG (1.17). The difference in quality is confirmed by shooting statistics, with United averaging 17.38 shots per home match compared to Crystal Palace's 9.85 away. Considering the home side's advantage in possession (52% vs 44%) and superior efficiency, a Manchester United victory is the most likely scenario, although Crystal Palace may put up resistance, which justifies a moderate probability of a draw.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Manchester United played against Crystal Palace in Premier League (England). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Manchester United has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Crystal Palace has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Manchester United scores 1.78 goals per game and allows 1.37. Crystal Palace scores 1.07 and allows 1.19. Games in this league average 2.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 70% of Manchester United's games and 48% of Crystal Palace's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 44%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Manchester United has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.35 per game. Manchester United takes 15.8 shots per game, while Crystal Palace takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Manchester United leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 1.04 goals per game after halftime. Crystal Palace leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Manchester United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). For Crystal Palace, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.78 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Manchester United are displaying decisively better form, averaging 2.6 points per match over their last five games with a run of four victories and one draw. The hosts dominate at home with a 62% win rate and an average of 1.92 goals per match, backed by a solid xG of 1.95. Crystal Palace, despite decent away form (46% wins), show weaker offensive parameters with just 1.15 goals per away match and a lower xG (1.17). The difference in quality is confirmed by shooting statistics, with United averaging 17.38 shots per home match compared to Crystal Palace's 9.85 away. Considering the home side's advantage in possession (52% vs 44%) and superior efficiency, a Manchester United victory is the most likely scenario, although Crystal Palace may put up resistance, which justifies a moderate probability of a draw.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Manchester United | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Manchester United is 86% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Manchester United · 1.4 pts / game - Crystal Palace
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Manchester United is 66% better for: goals scored per game.
1.78 goals / game - Manchester United · 1.07 goals / game - Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.37 goals / game - Manchester United · 1.19 goals / game - Crystal Palace
Manchester United scores in 89% of games (24 of 27 meczów), while Crystal Palace keeps a clean sheet in 37% (10 of 27 meczów).
Crystal Palace scores in 70% of games (19 of 27 meczów), while Manchester United keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Manchester United
Over / Under - Crystal Palace
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Manchester United is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.59 pts / game - Manchester United · 1.41 pts / game - Crystal Palace
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Manchester United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Crystal Palace - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Manchester United
Crystal Palace
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Manchester United | Liga | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.15 | 2.78 | ▼ 2.26 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 56% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 53% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 25% | ▲ 37% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 71% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | • 81% | 80% | ▼ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Manchester United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Crystal Palace. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Manchester United vs Crystal Palace?
The Premier League match finished Manchester United 2:1 Crystal Palace. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Manchester United vs Crystal Palace?
Manchester United score 1.78 goals per game on average and Crystal Palace 1.07. The Premier League average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Manchester United's matches and 48% of Crystal Palace's.
What form are Manchester United and Crystal Palace in?
Over the last 5 games Manchester United have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Crystal Palace 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Manchester United vs Crystal Palace?
The statistical background for Manchester United vs Crystal Palace — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.