English Premier League: Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace Preview – April 12, 2025

English Premier League: Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace Preview – April 12, 2025



Manchester City will host Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in a crucial Premier League encounter. With both teams vying for European qualification, this match promises to be a high-stakes battle.

 

Event Details

  • Fixture: Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace
  • Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
  • Kick-Off Time: 12:30 PM BST / 7:30 AM ET / 4:30 AM PT
  • Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
  • Referee: Jarred Gillett
  • VAR: Peter Bankes

 

How to Watch / Live Stream

  • United Kingdom: TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, discovery+, discovery+ App
  • United States: USA Network, NBC Sports App, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO NOW
  • Canada: fuboTV Canada

 

Team News

Manchester City

Pep Guardiola's side is dealing with several injury concerns. Key absentees include Erling Haaland (ankle), Rodri (knee), John Stones (thigh), Nathan Ake (foot), and Manuel Akanji (abductor). These injuries have impacted City's defensive stability and attacking prowess.

Crystal Palace

Under Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace has shown resilience. However, they will be without captain Marc Guehi and Eddie Nketiah due to suspensions. Maxence Lacroix is doubtful with a concussion, and Chris Richards faces a late fitness test for a calf strain. Long-term absentees include Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure.

 




Possible Lineups

Manchester City (4-2-3-1)

Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Khusanov, Gvardiol; Gonzalez, Gundoagna; Savinho, Foden, Doku; Marmoush

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)

Henderson; Ward, Lerma, Richards; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Eze, Sarr; Mateta

 

Playing Ground: Etihad Stadium

The Etihad Stadium, with a capacity of over 53,000, is known for its modern facilities and vibrant atmosphere. Manchester City has a strong home record, making the stadium a fortress for the team.

 

Head-to-Head Record

In their last 72 meetings, Manchester City has won 38 times, Crystal Palace 17 times, with 17 draws. City has lost only one of their last 12 Premier League games against Palace, a 2-0 defeat at home in October 2021.

 

Match Preview

Manchester City, currently sixth in the league, is aiming to secure a Champions League spot. Despite injury setbacks, they have the depth to challenge any team. Crystal Palace, sitting comfortably in 11th, has been in good form, unbeaten in their last ten away games.

 

Key Battles

  • Phil Foden vs. Eberechi Eze: A duel between two creative midfielders who can change the game's dynamics.
  • Ruben Dias vs. Jean-Philippe Mateta: Dias will need to contain Mateta, who has scored nine goals in 12 starts.
  • Jeremy Doku vs. Joel Ward: Doku's pace and dribbling skills against Ward's defensive experience.

 

Betting Odds & Predictions

  • Manchester City Win: 4/11
  • Draw: 4/1
  • Crystal Palace Win: 7/1

Given both teams' recent form and injury concerns, a 2-1 victory for Manchester City is a plausible outcome.

 

Conclusion

This match is crucial for Manchester City's Champions League aspirations and Crystal Palace's European ambitions. With both teams facing injury challenges, the encounter promises to be competitive and entertaining.