Crystal Palace vs Manchester City FA Cup final preview and prediction for May 17, 2025. Get insights into team form, key stats, and betting tips for this thrilling Wembley clash.
The 2025 FA Cup Final promises a spectacular showdown as underdogs Crystal Palace go head-to-head with Premier League champions Manchester City at Wembley Stadium. With one side chasing glory and the other chasing a domestic double, expectations are sky-high for this classic English cup final.
Crystal Palace have captured the hearts of neutrals with their fairytale run to the final. Now, facing a star-studded City side, they stand just 90 minutes away from lifting their first-ever FA Cup title. Can they pull off the unthinkable?
Manchester City, on the other hand, are on a mission to wrap up their season with a trophy haul. After securing the league, Pep Guardiola’s men are eyeing another prestigious piece of silverware, and they have the squad depth and form to make it happen.
Team Form:
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Crystal Palace: W-W-D-W-L
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Manchester City: W-W-W-W-D
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings):
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Man City 4-2 Crystal Palace
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Crystal Palace 0-1 Man City
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Man City 2-0 Crystal Palace
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Palace 0-0 Man City
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Man City 2-2 Crystal Palace
Match Facts:
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Crystal Palace haven’t beaten Man City since 2021.
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City have won 4 of their last 5 FA Cup semi-finals.
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Haaland leads the scoring charts in domestic competitions.
Kingspredict Prediction:
Crystal Palace will put up a spirited performance, but the quality and depth of Manchester City should prevail.
Predicted Score: Manchester City 3–1 Crystal Palace
Betting Tips:
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City to Win & Over 2.5 Goals
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Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
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Erling Haaland to Score Anytime
