Manchester United vs Crystal Palace 26.09.2023 Prediction: EFL Cup

Match Overview

Manchester United host Crystal Palace in a match in the 3rd round of the EFL Cup at Old Trafford on 26 September, Tuesday. The home team will be keen on putting up a good showing and getting through to the next round of the competition. They come into this game on the back of a stunning 1-0 win over Burnley on Saturday. 

Key Highlights 

Crystal Palace, meanwhile, drew their last game against Fulham over the weekend. Neither of the teams could manage to get on the scorecard. Palace will be keen on making the most of Manchester United's volatile run of form and earning a place for themselves in the next round of the competition. United, however, will be tough nuts to crack, especially at home. 

Injury Report

Manchester United have a long list of injured players in their ranks, which includes the likes of Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Tyler Malacia among others. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are still missing Jefferson Lerma, James Tomkins and Nathan Ferguson.

Prediction

Manchester United are the overwhelming favourites to win this game, and we expect them to do so quite comfortably in the end. There have been a total of 23 games recorded between these two teams in the past, out of which Manchester United have won fifteen. Palace have won just four games while the rest of the four matches were played out as drawn encounters.