Manchester City 5-2 Crystal Palace

Current streaks

Recent form

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, with the team currently sitting in 6th place in the Premier League. Their last six matches have yielded mixed results, including three wins, two draws, and one loss. Whilst there are no notable winning or losing streaks, City have managed to remain unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions. The team's goal-scoring record has been relatively modest, averaging 1.5 goals per game, but their defensive performance has been solid, conceding just 0.83 goals per match. Interestingly, half of their recent matches have seen both teams score, and there's an even split between matches with under and over 2.5 goals. City have kept two clean sheets in this period, demonstrating their defensive capabilities. However, their current league position suggests they may be underperforming compared to their usual high standards, and they'll likely be keen to improve their consistency as they push for a higher finish in the table.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace are enjoying a rich vein of form, having not tasted defeat in their last seven matches across all competitions. The Eagles have strung together an impressive run of five wins in their last six outings, with their only blemish being a 1-1 draw away at Southampton. Their attacking prowess has been particularly noteworthy, netting 14 goals in their last six games at an average of 2.33 per match. The standout performance came in their 4-1 thrashing of Aston Villa, showcasing their ability to score freely. Defensively, Palace have been resolute, conceding just four goals in this period and keeping two clean sheets. Their recent form has been characterised by high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Despite sitting 11th in the league table, Palace's current run suggests they could be pushing for a higher finish if they maintain this momentum.

Recent home/away form

Manchester City

Manchester City's recent home form has been somewhat inconsistent, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches at the Etihad Stadium. The Citizens have been prolific in front of goal, scoring an impressive 13 times in these fixtures, averaging 2.17 goals per game. However, their defence has been less solid, conceding eight goals and keeping only two clean sheets. Notably, City suffered a surprising 2-0 defeat to rivals Liverpool in the Premier League and a narrow 3-2 loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League. On the positive side, they registered a convincing 4-0 victory over Newcastle United, which stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period. The majority of City's home matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 67% of the games seeing over 2.5 goals, providing entertainment for the fans despite the mixed results.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have been in excellent form away from home, boasting an impressive run of five consecutive victories before their most recent draw against Southampton. The Eagles have been particularly formidable defensively, keeping five clean sheets in their last six away matches and conceding only one goal during this period. Their attacking prowess has also been noteworthy, with Palace scoring two goals in each of their five wins, including a 3-0 triumph over Fulham in the FA Cup. This consistent goal-scoring record, coupled with their solid defence, has resulted in a remarkable goal difference of +11 in their last six away games. Interestingly, 83% of these matches have seen under 2.5 goals, highlighting Palace's ability to control games and secure narrow victories on the road.