EPL: Crystal Palace vs. Man City Picks — Maresca to Guide Citizens to Successive Wins? (Aug 28)

Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City will be favorites at the soccer betting sites to record a second successive win to start the new season on August 28 when they travel to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace. Find the latest odds and our Crystal Palace vs. Man City picks here.

Sage Chasing Response Following Opening Day Defeat

It has been a summer of change at Selhurst Park, but Pierre Sage didn’t get the result that he was hoping for on the opening day of the campaign. Crystal Palace were wasteful in the opening 45 minutes against Everton, and were eventually beaten by a 2-0 margin.

Off-field issues continue to make the headlines, with wantaway striker Jean-Philippe Mateta pushing for a move away from the club. Results have been mixed under Sage to this point, failing to win in five of their last seven.

Most concerning would be the fact that they have now failed to score in five matches over that period. Huge improvement will be expected based on Palace’s poor home record last term, as the Eagles won just nine of their 19 at Selhurst Park in 2025-26.

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Maresca Settling In To Life at the Etihad

Enzo Maresca’s reign at Man City didn’t get off to the smoothest start after losing 3-0 against Arsenal in the Community Shield.

However, the Citizens bounced back to form last weekend in their Premier League opener, beating Bournemouth 2-1. City needed to ride their luck in that win, with both of their goals scored in the final ten minutes. Maresca will be hoping to strengthen his squad before the transfer deadline, with midfield likely to be a key area of the field that is in need of reinforcement.

Erling Haaland failed to make an impression on his City return last week, but the striker should be fitter this weekend.

Crystal Palace vs. Man City Picks

Man City have an excellent record against Crystal Palace, winning 12 of their last 17 trips to Selhurst Park. The Eagles lack the quality in offensive positions to threaten the Citizens, and we could foresee this being a straightforward night for Maresca’s side.