Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Prediction: EPL Betting Odds & Picks

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace betting picks

• Tie and under 1.5 goals (+1400 DraftKings)
• Manchester United over 2.5 cards (+117 LeoVegas)

Are Manchester United turning a corner under Ruben Amorim? We’ll find out in their Premier League clash against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday (9am ET, Fubo).

The Red Devils won their third game on the bounce following their 2-0 victory over FCSB in the Europa League, sealing a place in the round of 16.

Amorim’s men are favorites on betting sites to win the UEL, and are starting to show signs that the Portuguese’s methods are beginning to pay off after a challenging start to life at Old Trafford.

Palace will pose a tough test, although their EPL six-match unbeaten run was ended in a 2-1 defeat to Brentford last time out. Oliver Glasner’s men have distanced themselves from the relegation zone and have the players to hurt a United side that are still not convincing at the back.

The hosts are favourites with soccer betting sites to take care of business, but their EPL defeat to Brighton in their last home match proved they are still very inconsistent, and Palace at +275 shouldn’t be overlooked.

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Picks: Stalemate Looms At Old Trafford

Although United have played well to win three on the bounce, their best performances have come in the Europa League. Amorim’s side did show resilience to claim a 1-0 win over Fulham on the road in their last EPL outing, but it was far from convincing. 

Their home form has been a concern. Outside of a 3-1 win over Southampton that required heroics from Amad Diallo in the final 10 minutes, they’ve lost four out of their last five in the EPL. 

That is a concern considering Palace are unbeaten in their last seven away games. 

Glasner’s side have paired a stout defense with clinical finishing on the counter, which has resulted in wins over Brighton, Leicester and West Ham, while they were able to hold high-flying Bournemouth in check. 

If the Cherries and their fluent attacking prowess cannot unlock the Eagles at the back, how will a lacklustre United side fair? We like the +255 for a tie on betting apps, although the odds of a tie and under 1.5 goals at +1400 is appealing. 

We’re going to be bold and back Palace to emulate their result against Bournemouth.

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace prediction 1: Tie and under 1.5 goals (+1400 DraftKings)

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Picks: Look Out For United Card Count

Only five teams have accrued more yellow cards in the EPL than United this season. The Red Devils have accumulated 52 cautions in 23 matches, and although matters have improved under Amorim, they’re still not afraid to put in a challenge or two. 

Palace have pace on the break with Eberechi Eze, Isamaila Sarr and Romain Esse, which could lead to the hosts having to put in a couple of last-ditch tackles. 

United are not blessed with pace in their defense, while Lisandro Martinez and Manuel Ugarte are among the most carded players in the EPL. 

They’ve collected three or more cards on nine occasions, including four on home turf. Eze and Sarr are in the top 30 most fouled players in the EPL this term. We like odds on new betting sites of +117 for United to collect over 2.5 cards in this one.

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace prediction 2: Manchester United over 2.5 cards (+117 LeoVegas)