Crystal Palace U21 and Manchester United U21 face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Premier League 2 U23 season. The game takes place at Selhurst Park on Monday, 04/05/2026, at 18:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Crystal Palace U21 vs Manchester United U21, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Crystal Palace U21 vs Manchester United U21

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

1st Half Under 1.5 Goals

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

Defensive solidity should prove to be a major factor in this matchup. Both teams' backlines are rock solid, so scoring chances will be hard to come by.

As such, there is decent value to be had in betting 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

It's hard to see too many goals in this match between Crystal Palace U21 and Manchester United U21 given their lack of goalscoring ability.

That is why we project the total to go under 2.5 goals. So if 2 or fewer goals are scored, the bet wins.

Crystal Palace U21 preview

Crystal Palace U21 comes into the match having played 21 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.52 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses.

Crystal Palace U21's attack has scored 44 goals during this period. Out of this total, 38 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 1.81 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.83.

The offence system of Crystal Palace U21 is led by Zach Marsh as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 9 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Rio Cardines, who has contributed with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 34 goals with an average of 1.62 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 45 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 1.88.

Manchester United U21 preview

On the other hand, Manchester United U21 comes into the match having played 21 games in the Premier League 2 U23 so far. They have recorded 14 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 2.19 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses.

Manchester United U21's attack has scored 50 goals during this period. Out of this total, 46 goals were scored in the Premier League 2 U23, averaging 2.19 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.08.

The offence system of Manchester United U21 is led by Chidozie Obi-Martin as the top scorer of the season. The danish midfielder has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jack Fletcher, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 28 goals with an average of 1.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 36 goals conceded in 24 matches, resulting in an average of 1.5.

Head to head: Crystal Palace U21 vs Manchester United U21

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Home Team

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Crystal Palace U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W L W D

1.6

Home W D L W D

1.6

Away D L W W L

1.4

Away Team

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Manchester United U21

England - Premier League 2 Division One U23

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L W W W

2.4

Home W L W L D

1.4

Away W W D W W

2.6

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Published on 3 May 2026, at 20:33 Last updated on 3 May 2026, at 20:33
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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