All roads converge on the Etihad Stadium today as we get ready to watch an absorbing Premier League duel between Manchester City and Crystal Palace. This is more than three points—it's pride, momentum, and form with the business of the season beckoning.
Kickoff Time (East Africa Time – EAT)
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Time: 13:30 BST / 3:30 PM EAT (Nairobi Time)
The Kenyan and East African fans can catch the live game from mid-afternoon as these two sides meet each other.
Manchester City vs Crystal Palace Head to Head Stats
When Manchester City and Crystal Palace meet in head to head games, the stats heavily favor the Cityzens:
- Total Matches Played: 31
- Man City Wins: 21
- Manchester City Wins: 4
- Draws: 6
The last few years have witnessed Manchester City dominating this game. However, Crystal Palace has been known to pull off shocks in the past, such as the historic 3-2 win at the Etihad in 2018.
Their recent encounters ended on:
- Draw: 2-2
- City win: 4-2
- Draw: 0-0
View the full head to head summary on FC Tables.
Current Form Guide
Manchester City (Last 6 Matches)
- Form: D – L – W – W – L – L
- Goals Scored: 7
- Goals Conceded: 9
Crystal Palace (Last 6 Matches)
- Form: W – W – W – W – W – L
- Goals Scored: 12
- Goals Conceded: 5
Despite City's technical quality, their form has been patchy—further exacerbated by injuries to Rodri and Erling Haaland. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are on a hot streak and confident.
Match Preview & Prediction
This is shaping up to be a tight game. Manchester City will likely dominate possession, but Crystal Palace's pace and form make them dangerous on the counter.
Prediction:
- Expected Result: Draw or narrow 2-1 win for Manchester City
- Look out for Eberechi Eze and Kevin De Bruyne to set the tempo.
Given the Manchester City vs Crystal Palace head to head trends and form, do not anticipate anything but this game to be taken to the wire.
Where to Watch
- TV Channels: SuperSport, StarTimes Sports Premium
- Streaming Online: DSTV Now, Premier League official broadcasters
- Kickoff Time: 3:30 PM Nairobi Time
Don't miss one second of this potential classic!
Related Links:
- Man City vs Crystal Palace H2H Stats on FC Tables
- Team News & Lineups – The Guardian
- Betting Tips – TalkSport