Our Man City U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 Prediction: 3-1
Man City U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 16, 2025. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Man City U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Man City U21's Last Match – Man City U21 vs Chelsea U21
Man City U21 will look to carry forward their winning form after a 5-0 England Premier League 2 success over Chelsea U21 on February 28. In that match, Man City U21 had 50% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Man City U21 | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 42 |
Chelsea U21 | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 33 |
Crystal Palace U21's Last Match – Crystal Palace U21 vs Arsenal U21
Crystal Palace U21 will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 England Premier League 2 draw with Arsenal U21 on March 3. In that match, Crystal Palace U21 recorded 50% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Crystal Palace U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 53 |
Arsenal U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 62 |
Man City U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Man City U21 | Crystal Palace U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.73 | Attacking Strength | 1.19 |
| 0.4 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Man City U21 are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Crystal Palace U21 average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.



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