Manchester United hope return to winning ways when they visit Selhurst Park to face the high-flying Crystal Palace on Matchday 13 of the 2025-26 English Premier League season.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides the lowdown for the November 30th clash.
Crystal Palace vs Man United Match Preview
Crystal Palace head into the clash in fine form and on the back of a 2-0 victory over bottom-placed Wolves in their last outing. Daniel Munoz and Yeremy Pino scored in the encounter to move them up to fifth in the standings and just three points shy off Chelsea in second position. The Eagles have suffered just two defeats in the league this season, winning five times and recording five draws.
Grateful for the support as always Palace fans ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/dZt3TQGIVD
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) November 28, 2025
Manchester United, on the other hand, suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Everton in their last match despite playing over an hour of the clash with a man advantage. It was a first defeat in six matches after winning three and recording two draws in their previous five.
The Red Devils complete the top half of the EPL standings in 10th position and have also won five of their opening 12 league matches, although they have already lost four times.
Head-to-Head Record (Last five meetings)
- 02.02.2025 – Man United 0-2 Crystal Palace
- 21.09.2024 – Crystal Palace 0-0 Man United
- 06.05.2024 – Crystal Palace 4-0 Man United
- 30.09.2023 – Man United 0-1 Crystal Palace
- 26.09.2024 – Man United 3-0 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have dominated this fixture in recent meetings, winning three of the last five and losing just once.
The Eagles are also unbeaten in their last five home matches against Man United and will fancy extending that run in this matchup.
Recent Form: Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have been very impressive in recent outings, winning four of their last five matches in all competitions and scoring multiple times in all four wins.
The Eagles are yet to lose at home this season in the EPL, recording three wins and four draws from their seven league matches so far at the Selhurst Park.
Recent Form: Man United
Manchester United were on a run of five games without a defeat until the 1-0 loss to Everton on Monday night, which also marked their first match without a goal since a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in September.
The Red Devils are without a clean sheet in their five matches, although they have not lost any of their last three away games in the league.
Why is Sunday’s kick-off at midday? 🤔🕰️
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 27, 2025
Player to Watch: Bryan Mbeumo (Man United)
Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo has been a bright spark since his arrival at the club in the summer and will lead the attack in the absence of Benjamin Sesko against the Eagles.
The 26-year-old is a good finisher, and the Red Devils could make use of his ball carrying threat if they are to get a favourable outcome from the clash.
Best Betting Odds
Over 1.5 Goals – 1.24 (via Betano)
Prediction
Manchester United’s attack has been impressive, but Crystal Palace could exploit their defensive weakness, which should make this clash a sure bet for over two goals.
