Manchester United vs Crystal Palace Prediction 30.09.2023

• Competition: England &— Premier League
• Date: Saturday, 30th, September 2023
• Kickoff: 15:00 UK / 16.00 CEST
• Venue: Old Trafford (Manchester)

Less than four days after their Carabao Cup battle, Manchester United and Crystal Palace are gearing up to renew their hostilities at Old Trafford in the seventh round of the Premier League.

Despite their ambitions and significant investments, Manchester United has failed to meet expectations at the start of the 2023-24 season. With Dutchman Erik ten Hag at the helm and over 200 million euros spent on new signings during the summer, many anticipated that the Red Devils would finally break through and contend for the long-awaited Premier League title. However, things have gone awry as United has already suffered three defeats in their first six league matches. They currently find themselves in a frustrating 9th place with nine points, which is only half as many as their city rivals and league leaders, Manchester City.

Crystal Palace, positioned just below Manchester United, is meeting the anticipated standards and demonstrating their quality in the current season of the English top-flight. It is worth noting that since their comeback to the Premier League in the 2013-14 season, the Eagles have never faced the risk of relegation. Under the guidance of Roy Hodgson last season, they achieved an impressive 11th-place finish, and it seems they are preparing for another consistent season. Presently, the team from Selhurst Park has accumulated eight points from two victories, as well as an equal number of draws and losses, in the first six matches.

Man Utd vs Crystal Palace Betting Tips: United to Win

Erik ten Hag, the Dutchman, thoroughly enjoyed the recent match as he witnessed his team convincingly defeat Crystal Palace 3-0, marking a strong start to their Carabao Cup defense. Despite Roy Hodgson, his counterpart, fielding only four regular first-team players at Old Trafford, Manchester United should prove their superiority against Palace’s strongest lineup, dispelling any notions of luck or coincidence surrounding their Tuesday victory.

In addition, Crystal Palace’s current season initially showed promise but has hit a setback with three consecutive games without a win (one draw and two losses), and they have conceded a total of six goals in their last two away matches. As a result, it seems unlikely that they will cause an upset at the “Theatre of Dreams” on Saturday, especially considering Manchester United’s formidable record in front of their home crowd. The team has impressively won 25 out of 28 home matches on English soil. While Hodgson’s Eagles may pose a tougher challenge than their midweek opponents, the return of Rashford and Bruno Fernandes will only make the Red Devils more threatening. Therefore, it would require something extraordinary for Manchester United to not secure a victory at home this weekend.