Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace hold a resilient home record in this fixture, remaining unbeaten across their last four home head-to-head meetings against Newcastle with two wins and two draws. Palace have scored in each of their three home league games this term, averaging two goals scored per match at Selhurst Park. Meanwhile, Newcastle have struggled for defensive solidity on the road, losing two of their three away matches and conceding 2.7 goals per away game. With the teams separated by only one point and one place in the table, Crystal Palace have the platform at home to secure at least a point.

Brighton or Draw — 77% confidence

Brighton enter this fixture in strong form, sitting third in the table with 13 points from six matches and an unbeaten home record of two wins and one draw. At home, Brighton have conceded only one goal in three fixtures while scoring eight. However, Crystal Palace have proven a resilient opponent in this rivalry, drawing five of the last ten meetings and winning the most recent clash 1-0 in February 2026. With Brighton attackers K. Mitoma and E. Ferguson sidelined through injury, covering both the home win and the draw reflects the high frequency of stalemates in this matchup.

Crystal Palace Under 1.5 Goals — 73% confidence

Crystal Palace have struggled for goals on the road in the league, scoring three times across three away matches and failing to score in two of them. Their attack is further depleted by the absence of J. Mateta due to a hamstring injury. Brighton's defense on home turf has been remarkably compact, conceding an average of 0.3 goals per game with two clean sheets in three home league matches, making it unlikely Palace breach them multiple times.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and team total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Crystal Palace have struggled for goals on the road in the league, scoring three times across three away matches and failing to score in two of them. Their attack is further depleted by the absence of J. Mateta due to a hamstring injury. Brighton's defense on home turf has been remarkably compact, conceding an average of 0.3 goals per game with two clean sheets in three home league matches, making it unlikely Palace breach them multiple times.

Brighton enter this fixture in strong form, sitting third in the table with 13 points from six matches and an unbeaten home record of two wins and one draw. At home, Brighton have conceded only one goal in three fixtures while scoring eight. However, Crystal Palace have proven a resilient opponent in this rivalry, drawing five of the last ten meetings and winning the most recent clash 1-0 in February 2026. With Brighton attackers K. Mitoma and E. Ferguson sidelined through injury, covering both the home win and the draw reflects the high frequency of stalemates in this matchup.

Palace have a clean‑sheet and a four‑goal average at home, while Lyon have conceded once and lack their main striker Openda. Palace’s recent 4‑0 win and a 2‑0 friendly advantage point to them at least securing a draw. The combined attacking output of both teams makes an over 2.5 goal total likely.

Nottingham Forest have built a steady foundation away from home, taking four points from two road matches that included visits to Aston Villa and Liverpool. In contrast, Crystal Palace have lost both of their home league encounters this season, allowing an average of 3.5 goals per game at Selhurst Park. Furthermore, Palace face severe selection issues with key personnel missing, including starting striker J. Mateta, goalkeeper D. Henderson, and defender A. Disasi due to suspension. In head-to-head history, Nottingham Forest are unbeaten across the last ten encounters between the teams, with eight of those fixtures ending level. Forest therefore carry strong credentials to secure at least a point.

Leeds enter this match unbeaten in league play with eight points from four matches and have scored in every fixture this season. Crystal Palace have lost three of their opening four league fixtures and have conceded 2.8 goals per game on average. With Palace missing several regular starters across defence, goal, and attack, Leeds hold a clear structural advantage at home, making Leeds or Draw the most solid position.

Over 2.5 Goals — 72% confidence

Four of Crystal Palace's last five matches across all competitions have generated three or more goals, producing scorelines of 3-0, 3-2, 1-4, and 0-3. Lech Poznan's fixtures have followed an equally high-scoring trend, with four of their last five matches surpassing the 2.5 goal mark, highlighted by a 7-0 win, a 2-2 draw, and a 3-2 victory. Given the offensive efficiency of both sides and Palace's defensive reshuffles due to absences, total match goals are likely to exceed 2.5.

Yes — 67% confidence

Crystal Palace have found the net six times in their last two matches, scoring three against Fulham and three against Middlesbrough. Lech Poznan have scored in every single one of their last five competitive fixtures, registering 15 goals in that sequence, but have also conceded in matches against FC Thun, Widzew Lodz, and Jagiellonia. With both forward lines operating effectively, both teams are positioned to get on the scoresheet.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Crystal Palace have found the net six times in their last two matches, scoring three against Fulham and three against Middlesbrough. Lech Poznan have scored in every single one of their last five competitive fixtures, registering 15 goals in that sequence, but have also conceded in matches against FC Thun, Widzew Lodz, and Jagiellonia. With both forward lines operating effectively, both teams are positioned to get on the scoresheet.

Four of Crystal Palace's last five matches across all competitions have generated three or more goals, producing scorelines of 3-0, 3-2, 1-4, and 0-3. Lech Poznan's fixtures have followed an equally high-scoring trend, with four of their last five matches surpassing the 2.5 goal mark, highlighted by a 7-0 win, a 2-2 draw, and a 3-2 victory. Given the offensive efficiency of both sides and Palace's defensive reshuffles due to absences, total match goals are likely to exceed 2.5.

Crystal Palace possess a strong historical advantage in this fixture, having won seven of the nine recorded meetings against Ipswich, including an unbeaten home record of four wins and one draw. Palace have generated positive momentum from recent wins over Fulham and Middlesbrough. Ipswich have struggled on the road, losing 5-2 at Manchester United in their only away league outing to date, making the home side well placed to take at least a point.

Both defenses have been vulnerable through the opening three league rounds, with neither side registering a clean sheet. Crystal Palace and Ipswich have each conceded eight goals in three Premier League games, averaging 2.7 goals against per match. With Ipswich showing they can score away from home after netting twice at Old Trafford, and Palace averaging 1.3 goals scored per match, both teams finding the net is well supported.

Crystal Palace showed sharp attacking qualities in their recent 3-2 win against Fulham and hold the home advantage in this cup tie, having won three of four historical home matches against Middlesbrough. Although Middlesbrough enter on a four-game unbeaten run and have scored in five consecutive matches, facing higher-tier opposition away from home remains a demanding task. Backing Crystal Palace to win or draw covers the likelihood of a tight knockout battle while accounting for recent team absences.

Crystal Palace have demonstrated sustained success when travelling to Craven Cottage, remaining unbeaten across their last six away encounters against Fulham with four wins and two draws. Both teams have endured difficult starts to the campaign with two losses from two matches, but Fulham have failed to beat Palace on home soil in all recent meetings. Although Palace have conceded six goals in their opening two games, Fulham's own defensive frailties, conceding four goals in two fixtures, keep the match competitive and give the visitors a solid chance to secure at least a point.

Manchester City started their campaign with a 2-1 win over Bournemouth and have dominated recent head-to-head meetings, suffering only one loss in their last ten matches against Crystal Palace (6 wins, 3 draws). Crystal Palace struggled on matchday one in a 2-0 defeat to Everton. Backing Manchester City on the double chance offers a secure hedge covering both a City victory and a draw.

Over 2.5 Goals — 68% confidence

The historical sample of ten matches between these sides averages 3.5 goals per game, with 70% of those fixtures finishing over 2.5 goals. Manchester City demonstrated attacking form by scoring twice in their opener, making another fixture with at least three combined goals probable.

Manchester City or Draw — 82% confidence

Manchester City started their campaign with a 2-1 win over Bournemouth and have dominated recent head-to-head meetings, suffering only one loss in their last ten matches against Crystal Palace (6 wins, 3 draws). Crystal Palace struggled on matchday one in a 2-0 defeat to Everton. Backing Manchester City on the double chance offers a secure hedge covering both a City victory and a draw.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (total goals and double chance), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

The historical sample of ten matches between these sides averages 3.5 goals per game, with 70% of those fixtures finishing over 2.5 goals. Manchester City demonstrated attacking form by scoring twice in their opener, making another fixture with at least three combined goals probable.