Manchester City vs Crystal Palace: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 December

Manchester City

W W W W W

1st place in English Premier League

2-2

16/12/2023 15:00

Crystal Palace

W W D W W

10th place in English Premier League

English Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Manchester City vs Crystal Palace on 16 December 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Manchester City vs Crystal Palace preview before placing your bet.

Manchester City are currently 1st with 91 points after 38 matches.
Crystal Palace sit 10th with 49 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Manchester City to win with probability 81%.
Head-to-head history favors Manchester City, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Crystal Palace have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2023-12-16

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace - Prediction & Odds

Manchester City

Crystal Palace

2023-12-16 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Manchester City	91	38	28	7	3	96	34	62
02 Arsenal	89	38	28	5	5	91	29	62
03 Liverpool	82	38	24	10	4	86	41	45
04 Aston Villa	68	38	20	8	10	76	61	15
05 Tottenham Hotspur	66	38	20	6	12	74	61	13
06 Chelsea	63	38	18	9	11	77	63	14
07 Newcastle United	60	38	18	6	14	85	62	23
08 Manchester United	60	38	18	6	14	57	58	-1
09 West Ham United	52	38	14	10	14	60	74	-14
10 Crystal Palace	49	38	13	10	15	57	58	-1
11 Brighton Hove Albion	48	38	12	12	14	55	62	-7
12 AFC Bournemouth	48	38	13	9	16	54	67	-13
13 Fulham	47	38	13	8	17	55	61	-6
14 Wolves	46	38	13	7	18	50	65	-15
15 Everton	40	38	13	9	16	40	51	-11
16 Brentford	39	38	10	9	19	56	65	-9
17 Nottingham Forest	32	38	9	9	20	49	67	-18
18 Luton Town	26	38	6	8	24	52	85	-33
19 Burnley	24	38	5	9	24	41	78	-37
20 Sheffield United	16	38	3	7	28	35	104	-69

Head To Head

11/03/2023 17:30

Crystal Palace

0 - 1

Manchester City

ENG PR

27/08/2022 14:00

Manchester City

4 - 2

Crystal Palace

ENG PR

14/03/2022 20:00

Crystal Palace

0 - 0

Manchester City

ENG PR

30/10/2021 14:00

Manchester City

0 - 2

Crystal Palace

ENG PR

01/05/2021 11:30

Crystal Palace

0 - 2

Manchester City

ENG PR

17/01/2021 19:15

Manchester City

4 - 0

Crystal Palace

ENG PR

Manchester City

67%

Draw

17%

Crystal Palace

17%

Manchester City Last 6 matches

13/12/2023 17:45

Crvena Zvezda 2 - 3 Manchester City UEFA CL

10/12/2023 14:00

Luton Town 1 - 2 Manchester City ENG PR

06/12/2023 20:15

Aston Villa 1 - 0 Manchester City ENG PR

03/12/2023 16:30

Manchester City 3 - 3 Tottenham Hotspur ENG PR

28/11/2023 20:00

Manchester City 3 - 2 RB Leipzig UEFA CL

25/11/2023 12:30

Manchester City 1 - 1 Liverpool ENG PR

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Crystal Palace

09/12/2023 12:30

Crystal Palace 1 - 2 Liverpool ENG PR

06/12/2023 19:30

Crystal Palace 0 - 2 AFC Bournemouth ENG PR

03/12/2023 14:00

West Ham United 1 - 1 Crystal Palace ENG PR

25/11/2023 15:00

Luton Town 2 - 1 Crystal Palace ENG PR

11/11/2023 15:00

Crystal Palace 2 - 3 Everton ENG PR

04/11/2023 15:00

Burnley 0 - 2 Crystal Palace ENG PR

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues English Premier League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Manchester City

Crystal Palace

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.05

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.42

Scored

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.50

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

25 (66%)13 (34%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

16 (42%)22 (58%)

Manchester City

Recent matches

Crystal Palace

Under /Over

(84%)32 6(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)31 7(18%)

Under /Over

(39%)15 23(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(32%)12 26(68%)

Under /Over

(58%)22 16(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

/Yes

(61%)23 15(39%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)23 15(39%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Manchester City

Crystal Palace

Shots

Manchester City

Total shots

18.26 avg / game

Blocked

209 total

Avg. 5.65

Crystal Palace

Total shots

12.00 avg / game

Blocked

130 total

Avg. 3.51

Manchester City Pass Crystal Palace

Total passes

26130

Avg. 688 / game

Accurate

90%

Ball possession

66%

Total passes

15016

Avg. 395 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

42%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Manchester City

Played games

Crystal Palace

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.34

Clean sheets

0.26

7.53

286

Corners

178

4.68

15.89

604

Throw-ins

721

18.97

1.11

Offsides

1.89

2.03

GK saves

101

2.66

Manchester City

DISCIPLINARY

Crystal Palace

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.39

1.87

0.05

0.05

7.58

288

Fouls

456

12.00

13.58

516

Tackles

783

20.61

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How We Build the Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Manchester City vs Crystal Palace on 16 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this English Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Manchester City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Crystal Palace's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

English Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live English Premier League standings and the English Premier League form table to understand exactly where Manchester City and Crystal Palace sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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