Crystal Palace U21 vs Manchester United U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Crystal Palace U21 welcome Manchester United U21 to VBS Community Stadium for a Premier League 2 Division One fixture on Monday 4 May (18:00 WAT). In the table, Crystal Palace U21 are 17th, lower half, on 8 points after 6 matches; Manchester United U21 are 9th (upper half) with 10. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Crystal Palace U21, last 5: DWLWL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Liverpool U21, away. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Manchester United U21, last 5: WLDWW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Sunderland U21, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Crystal Palace U21 1.7 xG, Manchester United U21 1.8 xG – a total near 3.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 68% and GG at 68%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Crystal Palace U21 35%, draw 22%, Manchester United U21 43%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.35.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.35). Most likely score in line with that pick: Crystal Palace U21 1–1 Manchester United U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Crystal Palace U2135%fair 2.89 · @2.88
Draw22%fair 4.53 · @3.85
Manchester United U2143%fair 2.31 · @2.05
3.49Expected goals
1.65Crystal Palace U21 xG
1.84Manchester United U21 xG
68%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
1–29%
2–18%
2–27%
0–16%
1–35%
From our goals model: Crystal Palace U21 1.7 – 1.8 Manchester United U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Manchester United U21 to win✓
43%
2.31
2.05
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
68%
1.46
1.35
Draw no bet
Manchester United U21 (draw no bet)✓
56%
1.80
–
Asian handicap
Crystal Palace U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✗
71%
1.40
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
68%
1.48
1.38
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
53%
1.88
1.77
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
71%
1.40
1.33
First team to score
Manchester United U21 to score first✓
51%
1.96
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
36%
2.76
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Manchester United U21 / FT Manchester United U21✓
26%
3.86
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.75
–
Recent results
Crystal Palace U21 – last 6
DWLWLW
26 Apr
@ Liverpool U21
2–2
D
13 Apr
vs Arsenal U21
2–0
W
3 Apr
@ Nottingham Forest U21
0–2
L
22 Mar
@ Liverpool U21
5–1
W
18 Mar
vs Real Sociedad II
0–3
L
6 Mar
@ Blackburn Rovers U21
2–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Manchester United U21 – last 6
WLDWWW
26 Apr
vs Sunderland U21
3–2
W
10 Apr
vs Newcastle United U21
1–3
L
7 Apr
vs Real Madrid U21
2–2
D
3 Apr
@ Leeds United U21
2–1
W
20 Mar
@ Reading U21
1–0
W
13 Mar
vs Southampton U21
2–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Crystal Palace U21 and Manchester United U21.
What is the prediction for Crystal Palace U21 vs Manchester United U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Crystal Palace U21 vs Manchester United U21?
On our numbers Crystal Palace U21 have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Manchester United U21 43%.
How many goals will there be in Crystal Palace U21 vs Manchester United U21?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Crystal Palace U21 vs Manchester United U21?
Our predicted score is Crystal Palace U21 1–1 Manchester United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Crystal Palace U21 vs Manchester United U21?
Crystal Palace U21 vs Manchester United U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Monday 4 May 2026 at 18:00 (West Africa Time) at VBS Community Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
