Manchester City have no room for error.
With Arsenal holding a five-point lead atop the Premier League table and only three matches remaining, anything less than a win against Crystal Palace would all but end City’s title defense. A victory cuts the gap to two points and cranks the pressure squarely back onto Arsenal heading into the final stretch.
That urgency should bring out the best in City’s biggest stars, especially Erling Haaland, who thrives in these high-leverage moments.
Here are my Man City vs. Crystal Palace predictions and free betting picks for May 13.
Premier League predictions for Man City vs Crystal Palace
My Man City vs Crystal Palace best bet: Erling Haaland 2+ goals (+210 at Sports Interaction)
Erling Haaland turns into a beast when facing Crystal Palace.
The Norwegian has scored in all five of his Premier League appearances against Palace, netting eight goals in total. He has also scored in each of City's last four league matches and continues to look dangerous in front of goal.
Against Brentford at the weekend, he registered no fewer than four shots on target, showing just how sharp he is right now.
As for Crystal Palace, they've not kept a clean sheet in five matches on the trot, and have given up at least two goals in four of their last six fixtures.
Haaland's dominance and recent form both back him, which is why he’s my pick for the Palace clash.
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Man City vs Crystal Palace same-game parlay (SGP)
Erling Haaland 2+ goals
Man City to have the most corners
Jean-Philippe Mateta 1+ shots on target
Crystal Palace to have the most cards
Man City average 6.31 corners per game, the highest in the Premier League this season. Palace averages just 4.23 and ranks among the bottom four in the division. It’s difficult to see any team beating City on corners at the Etihad, so I’m adding that to my SGP.
Jean-Philippe Mateta is starting to regain form after an injury-hit season. He recorded two shots on target against Liverpool, two against Newcastle, and one against Chelsea in matches played since the start of the year, so City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma can expect to be tested whenever Mateta gets on the ball.
To take my parlay to a solid +850 return, I’m also backing cards. City average 1.8 cards per game, while Palace stands at 2.83.
Man City vs Crystal Palace odds
Man City vs Crystal Palace live odds
How to watch Man City vs Crystal Palace
| Location | Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England |
| Date | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
| Time | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | USA Network |
| Weather | Text |
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Man City vs Crystal Palace key injuries
Man City: Josko Gvardiol LB (Out), Abdulkhodir Khusanov CB (Out), Rodri CM (Questionale).
Crystal Palace: Cheick Doucoure CM (Out), Eddie Nketiah FW (Out), Evann Guessand FW (Questionable).
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