Palace have been spirited without always being sharp in the final third while United continue to wobble through a season filled with patches of promise and long stretches of frustration.
Palace under Oliver Glasner have been brave on the ball and energetic out wide but they still struggle to convert pressure into goals.
The return of Eberechi Eze has added some much-needed creativity, and Michael Olise remains a live wire when fit.
The concern lies in their inconsistency at home where they have mixed strong performances with flat outings that leave fans scratching their heads. Still Selhurst Park under the lights is never an easy trip for anyone.
United travel with their usual spotlight and with their usual question marks. They are unpredictable and that is putting it kindly.
Some weeks they look confident and composed and others they cannot string three passes together.
Rasmus Hojlund has rediscovered his scoring touch while Bruno Fernandes remains United’s heartbeat but defensive lapses continue to cost them. Selhurst Park is exactly the type of ground where United have dropped points in recent years.
From a betting angle this feels tighter than the names on the shirts might suggest. Palace tend to raise their game for the big clubs and United rarely win comfortably on the road these days.
Prediction: Draw
Value Bet: Both Teams to Score looks appealing given the quality in attack and the defensive issues on both sides. A 1-1 correct score is also worth a look for punters chasing extra value.