Each day our exclusive MATCH OF THE DAQ service previews the big match of the day – usually a televised game.
As well as the preview we also bring you the head to head records of the two teams as well as a recommended bet on BETDAQ for the match.
Manchester United v Crystal Palace
Carling Cup
KO 19:45, Sky Sports 1
HEAD-TO-HEAD
(Max last 10 only)
05 Mar 2005 Premier League Crystal Palace 0-0 Man Utd
18 Dec 2004 Premier League Man Utd 5-2 Crystal Palace
10 Nov 2004 Carling Cup Man Utd 2-0 Crystal Palace
27 Apr 1998 Premier League Crystal Palace 0-3 Man Utd
04 Oct 1997 Premier League Man Utd 2-0 Crystal Palace
12 Apr 1995 FA Cup Crystal Palace 0-2 Man Utd
09 Apr 1995 FA Cup Man Utd 2-2 Crystal Palace
25 Jan 1995 Premier League Crystal Palace 1-1 Man Utd
19 Nov 1994 Premier League Man Utd 3-0 Crystal Palace
21 Apr 1993 Premier League Crystal Palace 0-2 Man Utd
PREVIEW
Even though tonight’s starting XI will have a very different look, Sir Alex Ferguson knows the importance of getting back to winning ways after another disappointing result at the weekend. Manchester United made light work of both Aldershot and Leeds in previous rounds and the 2010 Carling Cup winners have been handed another favourable tie.
United have won both Carling Cup fixtures this year 3-0 and Fergie’s fledglings have looked excellent so far. However, it’s very rare for United to be held at home in back-to-back games, but that’s exactly what has happened with Benfica and Newcastle proving troublesome. With a tricky game at Villa Park on Saturday, Sir Alex will use the opportunity to keep his team fresh.
Even facing a second string side, Palace have an almighty task ahead of them if they’re to pull off an upset. Palace have not even managed a goal in their past five matches which has seen them beaten twice, both of which were away from Selhurst Park.
Dimitar Berbatov scored the opener against Aldershot and the Bulgarian will be hoping for another top performance to remind the manager what he’s missing. A home win is currently trading at around 1.29 on BETDAQ, which doesn’t represent much value. I’d be more inclined to back United in the HT/FT double result at 1.67 – which they’ve managed in their past two Carling Cup games.
RECOMMENDATION: (1-10 points)
Back the Man United HT/FT double result at around 1.67: 6 points
Tuesday’s Return: -6.00 points
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