Manchester City have won four of their last five Premier League meetings with Crystal Palace, and the last two of those wins arrived by an identical 3-0 scoreline.

That head-to-head dominance lines up neatly with the early table: City sit eighth after an opening win, while Palace are down in 16th following a round-one loss. History and current form are pointing the same direction here.

Quick Picks

Our Pick: City to win, dominant H2H record continues

Alternative Pick: Both Teams To Score: No

Selhurst Park set for another City statement

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026

Kick-off: 5:00 am AEST

Venue: Selhurst Park

Local Kick-off: Friday, August 28, 2026, 8:00 pm BST

This is a Round 2 fixture and an early litmus test for both clubs’ seasons. Palace’s fall to 16th after their opener contrasts with City’s opening win, sealed by a late Gvardiol strike against Bournemouth.

The recent head-to-head trend, including back-to-back 3-0 wins for City (most recently at the Etihad in May 2026) suggests the visitors arrive with genuine momentum on this fixture specifically.

Reported absences for Palace, including Chadi Riad and Ismaila Sarr, only add to the sense that City’s task is a manageable one on paper.

How to watch Crystal Palace vs Manchester City in Australia

Kick-off is locally on Friday evening (8:00 pm BST) but lands early Saturday morning for Australian viewers at 5:00 am AEST, so an active streaming or broadcast subscription will be needed to catch it live.

For a broader rundown on accessing this competition, check where to watch the Premier League in Australia, and for other football and sport streaming options in Australia, see more live sport streaming options in Australia.

Why the numbers keep favouring City

Beyond the raw results, City have kept clean sheets in each of their last two meetings with Palace, both 3-0 wins.

Their goal output in this fixture also stands out, as City have averaged more than three goals per game against Palace across their last five meetings, compared to Palace’s average of just over one.

That defensive fragility, compounded by injury concerns in Palace’s backline, is exactly why both a City win and a tighter BTTS No angle look supported by the pack.

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City Prediction

City to win remains the standout selection here. Four wins from the last five meetings, back-to-back 3-0 victories, and a table position eight spots and three points clear of Palace all build the case.

What could go wrong here is Palace’s home advantage and the unpredictability that comes with any fresh Premier League season, but the historical pattern at Selhurst Park has consistently favoured the visitors regardless.

For those wanting to explore markets beyond the head-to-head angle, the Premier League betting guide is worth a look, or browse the latest Premier League markets for the wider round.

If you are weighing up the rest of the fixtures too, it is worth casting an eye over this week's EPL predictions before locking anything in.