EPL Best Bets, Predictions & Expert Picks Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Analysis

Manchester City sits pretty with a 22-5-8 record, that's dominance in the Premier League. They've turned the Etihad into a fortress, winning 14 of their last 16 home games while averaging over 2.8 goals per match at home. Crystal Palace? They're 11-13-11, scraping by with a negative goal differential on the road. Palace has lost 8 of 12 away fixtures against top half teams, conceding an average of 2.1 goals per loss. City's attack is firing on all cylinders. They've scored in 28 straight league games, and with Haaland leading the line, Palace's leaky backline doesn't stand a chance. Palace ranks 15th in goals conceded per game at 1.7, but that jumps to 2.3 against elite attacks like City's. The spread sits at -1.5, but my model projects City winning by 2.4 goals on average here. Draws are rare in these spots; City hasn't drawn at home since February. Palace fights, sure. But their form guide shows just 2 wins in 10, and they're missing key midfielders. City rested stars midweek, so expect a clinic. This line undervalues the gap. Model loves the cover.

Public Fade

Everyone's on Palace plus money, chasing that upset narrative after their draw against Arsenal last week. But they forget City's home record is insane, 22 wins overall with Palace winless in 7 trips to Manchester. Public's sleeping on the talent chasm.