Competition: Premier League
Date: Sunday, 01 March 2026
Kick-off Time: 2:00 PM (UK time)
Venue: Old Trafford
Live Stream (UK): Sky Sports
Manchester United welcome Crystal Palace to Old Trafford with both sides arriving in good form. The hosts edged past Everton 1-0 in their last league outing to consolidate their grip on a top-four place. Meanwhile, Palace travel north buoyed by midweek European success that secured their spot in the Conference League last 16.
United’s brief stumble at West Ham proved short-lived, as Michael Carrick’s side quickly restored momentum on Merseyside. Benjamin Sesko’s decisive strike off the bench continued his prolific recent run. With Chelsea and Liverpool faltering, the Red Devils remain firmly in control of their Champions League qualification push, sitting fourth and within touching distance of Aston Villa in third.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, arrive with a sense of renewed belief after a composed 2-0 European victory over Zrinjski Mostar. It followed a hard-fought league win against Wolves, giving the Eagles back-to-back victories for the first time in months. After a long winter slump, signs of recovery are finally emerging.
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Manchester United have found the net in each of their last 17 matches and Crystal Palace have scored in nine straight. Both attacks are reliable enough to get on the scoresheet here. As a result, Over 2.5 goals also makes sense given how consistently both sides are contributing in the final third. With United’s tempo at Old Trafford plus Palace’s willingness to play on the break, this match has the ingredients for a high-scoring game.
Few teams can match United’s domestic form right now. Six games without defeat since Boxing Day and a return of 16 points from the last 18 available makes them the Premier League’s standout side over that period. Their home form has been especially impressive as they have scored freely in consecutive wins over Tottenham, Manchester City and Fulham. As a result, they are well-placed to win this match.
Here are a few betting trends worth knowing for the Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Premier League match before you lock in your picks.
Injuries and rotations can drastically alter how a match plays out, especially when it comes to BTTS, totals and goalscorer markets. As a result, let’s take a look at the team news for Manchester United vs Crystal Palace.
| Team | Player | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | Patrick Dorgu | Out | Injury |
| Manchester United | Matthijs de Ligt | Out | Injury |
| Manchester United | Mason Mount | Out | Injury |
| Manchester United | Lisandro Martinez | Out | Injury |
| Crystal Palace | Jefferson Lerma | Out | Injury |
| Crystal Palace | Jean-Philippe Mateta | Out | Injury |
| Crystal Palace | Eddie Nketiah | Out | Injury |
Check the confirmed lineups for Manchester United vs Crystal Palace 60–75 minutes before kickoff. These are essential for betting props, goalscorers, BTTS and totals. Confirmed lineups and formation changes can significantly impact these markets, so we always recommend waiting for playing XI announcements before placing those bets.
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace kicks off at 2:00 p.m (London Time) on Sunday, March 01, 2026.
The match will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester, England.
Date
March 01, 2026
Time
2:00 PM (London time)
Stadium
Old Trafford
(Manchester, England)
Broadcast
Sky Sports
