# Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace Match Preview, Prediction, Teams, Timings, How to Watch

URL: https://technosports.co.in/manchester-united-vs-crystal-palace-preview/  
Published: 2026-02-25  
Updated: 2026-02-25  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Manchester United are back at Old Trafford with a renewed sense of purpose under interim boss Michael Carrick — fresh off stunning wins against Man City and Arsenal. But Crystal Palace, a team that has haunted United in recent years, arrives as a tricky Matchday 26 opponent. Can the Red Devils keep their Champions League push alive, or will the Eagles inflict more misery on the Theatre of Dreams?

## Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace Match Info at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace |
| **Competition** | Premier League 2025/26 — Matchday 26 |
| **Date** | Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
| **Kick-off (UTC)** | 2:00 PM |
| **Kick-off (IST)** | 7:30 PM |
| **Kick-off (ET)** | 9:00 AM |
| **Venue** | Old Trafford, Manchester, England |
| **PL Standing** | Man United: 4th (48 pts) \| Crystal Palace: 13th (35 pts) |

## Form & Context

![Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/image-1826.png)

Under Carrick, Manchester United have surged back into top-four contention, winning 3 of their last 4 league games — including a superb 3-2 victory at league leaders Arsenal. The mood at Old Trafford has shifted dramatically and the fans finally have reason to believe again.

Crystal Palace, however, are a psychological problem for United. The Eagles hold a strong recent record against United, having been unbeaten in their last three Premier League meetings with the Red Devils, keeping clean sheets in all three. Oliver Glasner’s defensively disciplined side — who concede fewer goals than almost every club in the division — won’t make life easy.

## Predicted Lineups

**Manchester United (4-2-3-1):** Lammens; Dalot, Yoro, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Mbeumo, B. Fernandes, Amad; Cunha

**Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1):** Henderson; Richards, Guéhi, Lacroix; Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Mateta

## Injury News

Manchester United will be without Patrick Dorgu and Matthijs de Ligt through injury. Crystal Palace will miss Edward Nketiah, Jefferson Lerma, Maxence Lacroix, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Cheick Doucouré. Matheus Cunha’s availability is expected to be confirmed closer to kick-off after a concussion protocol stint.

## Head-to-Head

Across 29 all-time meetings, Manchester United have won 18 times, Crystal Palace have won 5, with 6 draws. However, Palace’s recent dominance in this fixture makes the historical stats less comforting for United fans right now.

## Prediction

United’s home form under Carrick is electric and the crowd will be right behind them. However, Palace’s injury-hit squad — missing Mateta and Nketiah up front — could blunt their attacking threat significantly. Statistical models give Manchester United a 53.93% chance of winning this match, with a predicted 2-0 scoreline.

**Our Prediction: Manchester United 2 – 1 Crystal Palace** *(A hard-fought home win to cement top-four status)*

## How to Watch

- **UK:** Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Premier League
- **USA:** NBC Sports / Peacock
- **India:** Star Sports / Disney+ Hotstar
- **Official Info:** [Premier League Official Website](https://www.premierleague.com/en/match/2562172)
- **Live Stats:** [WhoScored Match Centre](https://www.whoscored.com)

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## FAQs

### **Q1. What time does Manchester United vs Crystal Palace kick off in India (IST)?**

The match kicks off at **7:30 PM IST on Sunday, March 1, 2026** — perfect prime-time viewing for Indian football fans.

### **Q2. Where can I watch Manchester United vs Crystal Palace live in India?**

Indian fans can catch full live coverage on **Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar**. For global coverage details, visit the [official Premier League website](https://www.premierleague.com). Live stats and real-time updates are also available on [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com).