The 2025 FA Cup Final sees Crystal Palace take on Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.. For Palace, it’s a chance to secure their first major trophy in the club’s 120-year history. For City, it’s an opportunity to salvage silverware from a season that has fallen below their usual high standards. Let’s look at the betting preview and prediction for this game.
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Betting Preview
Palace are playing in their third FA Cup final, having lost in 1990 and 2016. But under Oliver Glasner, they’ve looked formidable, winning five straight FA Cup ties while conceding just once and scoring three in each of their last three games, including a 3-0 semi-final win over Aston Villa. They’re unbeaten in five and come into the final fresh off a confident 2-0 win at Spurs.
1.68
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
Yes
Both teams to score
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City, on the other hand, are no strangers to Wembley. This will be their third straight FA Cup final and 14th overall. Pep Guardiola’s side cruised past Forest in the semis and have now gone 10 matches unbeaten across all competitions. But they were recently held by relegated Southampton and are still battling for a top-five finish in the league.
With Champions League hopes uncertain and the Premier League title out of reach, City are fully focused on this final. They’ve beaten Palace in their last three FA Cup meetings, including a wild 11-4 win back in 1926 – their highest-scoring game ever.
2.07
Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
No
Both team to score
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Palace have a shot at rewriting the narrative and ending a 7-game winless streak against City. Over 30,000 of their fans will pack Wembley, hoping this is finally their moment.
Recent Form & Stats
Crystal Palace:
- Unbeaten in their last five matches, including a 3-0 semi-final victory over Aston Villa.
- Eberechi Eze has scored in his last four matches, totalling 13 goals this season.
- Conceded just one goal in the FA Cup this season, while scoring three goals in each of their last three cup matches.
Manchester City:
- Seeking their eighth FA Cup title, having won seven previously.
- Erling Haaland is expected to start, with odds of 5/6 to score anytime.
- Kevin De Bruyne has a strong FA Cup final record and is priced at 7/2 to score anytime.
Best Bets & Predictions
Prediction: Manchester City to win at 1.78.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 total goals at 1.74.
Alternative Bet: Manchester City to win & over 2.5 total goals at 2.60.
While Manchester City are the favourites, Crystal Palace’s recent form and attacking capabilities suggest they could pose a significant challenge. Expect an entertaining match with goals from both sides.
