Crystal Palace and Manchester City wrap up their domestic seasons with an FA Cup final clash at Wembley on Saturday. It’s a huge opportunity for Palace to make history – and for City to salvage silverware from a rare trophy-light campaign.
City are strong favourites, but Palace have shown they can go toe-to-toe with the champions in recent seasons – and goals could once again be the theme.
Recent meetings suggest goal-fest
The two Premier League games between these sides this season finished 5-2 and 2-2, and both clubs have regularly hit the net in their FA Cup runs. City average 3.4 goals per tie, while Palace have notched 2.4 per game themselves.
Finals can be tense, but recent FA Cup deciders involving City – all under Pep Guardiola – have broken the over 2.5 goal line. At current odds, that’s our preferred play over backing the full-time result.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals – 4/5
A repeat of recent open encounters looks likely in the capital.
Experience matters – City to edge it
Crystal Palace come in hot with five unbeaten, but City haven’t lost in ten. They also have a wealth of experience on big occasions – a factor that often proves vital at Wembley. They’ve lifted the FA Cup seven times and were runners-up last year.
We’re backing them to edge what should be an entertaining final.
Next Best: Man City to Win – 8/11
City’s quality in key moments should see them over the line.
De Bruyne to make his mark
Kevin De Bruyne could be playing his final game for the club – and he’s still producing. He’s been directly involved in three goals across his last six appearances and famously scored in the 2019 final win over Watford. Big players rise to big occasions.
Goalscorer Punt: De Bruyne to Score Anytime – 13/5
Back the Belgian to bow out in style.
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