Match Overview – FA Cup Final Clash
Today at 17:30 EAT, Wembley Stadium will be the center of attention as Crystal Palace takes on Manchester City in an exciting FA Cup Final clash. With City chasing silverware and Palace on a high with their unbeaten run, this one is set to be a blockbuster encounter.
⚔️ Head-to-Head Stats (H2H)
- Total Matches Played: 32
- Manchester City Wins: 22
- Crystal Palace Wins: 4
- Draws: 6
Recent Meetings:
- Dec 2024: Crystal Palace 2-2 Manchester City
- Apr 2025: Manchester City 5-2 Crystal Palace
Palace has drawn City in the past and will aim to do the same or better. City, however, has been commanding with well over 68% win rate in this matchup.
More H2H Stats
Team Form Guide
Crystal Palace – Recent Form: WWWWD
The Eagles have been on a tear under manager Oliver Glasner, which has seen them win 3-0 in the semi-final against Aston Villa.
Key Players:
- Eberechi Eze – scored in 4 consecutive games
- Jean-Philippe Mateta – ever-present goal threat
- Marc Guehi – marshaling a rock-solid defense
Manchester City – Recent Form: WLWLD
City's Premier League season has been inconsistent by their own standards, losing 9 league matches. Their 0-0 tie against Southampton was marked by question marks over creativity up front.
Key Players:
- Kevin De Bruyne – controlling the pace in midfield
- Erling Haaland – goal-hungry striker
- Phil Foden – breakthrough player this season
Livescore Prediction
Crystal Palace 1 – 2 Manchester City
Expect a tightly contested match. Although Palace can score, City's experience and depth may get them through.
Goal Scorer Predictions:
- ✅ Haaland (Man City)
- ✅ Eze (Palace)
- ✅ Foden (Man City, assist likely to be from De Bruyne)
Predicted Lineups
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1):
Henderson (GK); Chalobah, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Hughes, Doucoure, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta
Manchester City (4-2-3-1):
Ortega (GK); Walker, Dias, Akanji, Ake; Silva, Gundogan; Lewis, Foden, Nunes; Haaland
Lineup Source
Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score – YES
- Total Goals Over 2.5
- Anytime Scorer: Eze (Palace), Haaland (City)
How to Watch
Live on:
- Sky Sports
- BBC One
- FA Cup Online Streaming websites
Check local listings for channels.
Final Thoughts
Goals, drama, and maybe an upset – this match has it all. Can Palace complete their fairy-tale journey, or will Guardiola's men lift another trophy?
Stay tuned with us for live score updates, post-match analysis, and more!