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The English FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium saw Crystal Palace pull off a surprising 1-0 victory over Manchester City. Eberechi Eze's 16th-minute goal proved to be the decider. Despite Manchester City dominating possession with 78.3% and unleashing 23 shots compared to Crystal Palace's 7, they failed to convert their chances. Crystal Palace's goalkeeper was in inspired form, making 6 saves to deny City's attackers.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored Manchester City to win, with a 43.6% probability, making Crystal Palace's victory an upset. The AI model did not expect a balanced game, further highlighting the unexpected nature of the result. Manchester City's frustration was evident as they accumulated 5 yellow cards, while Crystal Palace received only one. Crystal Palace adopted a 3-4-2-1 formation, while Manchester City lined up in their usual 4-2-3-1.
Crystal Palace's recent form has been decent, with a win against Tottenham, draws against Nottingham Forest, Arsenal and AFC Bournemouth and a win in the FA Cup against Aston Villa in their last five games, suggesting a team capable of grinding out results. Their next match is against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the English Premier League, a team they have had mixed results against in the past. Wolverhampton are in poor form losing 3 of their last 5 games. Crystal Palace will hope to continue their winning momentum.
Manchester City, on the other hand, had been in good form before this match, with four wins and a draw in their previous five games. However, their inability to break down Crystal Palace's defense raises questions about their attacking efficiency. Their next game is against AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League. Bournemouth's form is patchy with two wins, two losses and a draw in their last five games, which should give Manchester City a chance to bounce back.
Looking at previous head-to-head encounters, Manchester City have often had the upper hand against Crystal Palace, but the Eagles have proven capable of causing them problems. Crystal Palace's victory can be attributed to their tactical discipline, defensive resilience, and clinical finishing. This win marks a significant achievement for Crystal Palace, securing them the English FA Cup trophy.

On May 17th, 2025, Wembley Stadium will host the English FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City. AI is predicting a Manchester City victory, giving them a 43.6% win probability compared to Crystal Palace's 30.8%. The draw probability stands at 25.5%. Despite Crystal Palace's recent 2-0 win against Tottenham, their form has been inconsistent, with several draws marring their league performance.
Manchester City, on the other hand, boasts a stronger team rating (0.856) and recent form, even with a draw against Southampton in their last match. Their star midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, will be crucial in dictating the tempo of the game, and Erling Haaland's lethal finishing could prove decisive. Crystal Palace will rely on the brilliance of Eberechi Eze to unlock City's defense.
The AI's prediction considers the teams' overall strength, recent performances, and even historical head-to-head data. Manchester City dominated their last encounter with Crystal Palace, winning 5-2 in the Premier League. With Guardiola's tactical masterclass and City's star-studded lineup, the AI leans towards them lifting the FA Cup trophy. However, in football, anything can happen.