Football tips Sunday 1st March

 

Time	Home Team	Away Team	Tips
ENGLAND: Premier League
15:00	Brighton	Nottingham	ov1.5
15:00	Fulham	Tottenham	1 0.5
15:00	Manchester Utd	Crystal Palace	1 or ov2.5
17:30	Arsenal	Chelsea	1 or ov2.5
FRANCE: Ligue 1
15:00	Paris FC	Nice	2 0.5
17:15	Lille	Nantes	1 or ov2.5
17:15	Lorient	Auxerre	gg
17:15	Metz	Brest	gg or ov2.5
20:45	Marseille	Lyon	2 0.5
GERMANY: Bundesliga
15:30	Stuttgart	Wolfsburg	1 or ov2.5
17:30	Eintracht Frankfurt	Freiburg	gv
19:30	Hamburger SV	RB Leipzig	2 1up
ITALY: Serie A
15:00	Sassuolo	Atalanta	2 0.5
18:00	Torino	Lazio	gg or ov2.5
20:45	AS Roma	Juventus	gg
NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie
16:45	Utrecht	AZ Alkmaar	gg
20:00	Excelsior	G.A. Eagles	asn ov3
SPAIN: LaLiga
16:15	Valencia	Osasuna	gg or ov2.5
18:30	Betis	Sevilla	1 1up
21:00	Girona	Celta Vigo	ov1.5
AUSTRIA: Bundesliga
17:00	Altach	SK Rapid	gg
17:00	Austria Vienna	LASK	gg
17:00	BW Linz	Tirol	12
17:00	Grazer AK	Ried	2 0.5
17:00	Salzburg	Hartberg	1 1up
BELGIUM: Jupiler Pro League
16:00	Westerlo	Royale Union SG	ov1.5
18:30	Charleroi	Club Brugge KV	2 0.5
19:15	Cercle Brugge KSV	Dender	12&ov1.5
BULGARIA: efbet League
16:15	Levski Sofia	Lok. Sofia	gg or ov2.5
CROATIA: HNL
15:00	Rijeka	Lok. Zagreb	12&ov1.5
17:15	Din. Zagreb	Gorica	1 1up
CYPRUS: Cyprus League
15:00	Chloraka	Krasava	asn ov3
16:00	AEK Larnaca	Ol. Nicosia	1 0.5
18:00	Aris	Pafos	12
CZECH REPUBLIC: Chance Liga
15:30	Zlin	Plzen	2 1up
18:30	Sigma Olomouc	Bohemians	ov1.5
GIBRALTAR: Gibraltar Cup
19:30	Lincoln Red Imps	Lions Gibraltar	12&ov1.5
GREECE: Super League
15:00	Panserraikos	Olympiacos Piraeus	2 2up
16:30	Volos	AEK Athens	ov1.5
18:00	PAOK	Asteras Tripolis	1 2up
19:00	Panathinaikos	Aris	12
HUNGARY: NB I.
16:15	Puskas Academy	Nyiregyhaza	ov1.5
18:45	Ferencvaros	Kazincbarcika	1 2up
POLAND: Ekstraklasa
17:30	Lech Poznan	Rakow	1 1up
SWEDEN: Svenska Cupen
15:00	Hacken	Vasteras SK	1
15:00	Karlstad	Malmo FF	2 1up
17:00	IFK Skovde	Djurgarden	2 1.5
17:00	Sirius	Helsingborg	ov2.5
SWITZERLAND: Super League
16:30	Grasshoppers	Lugano	asn ov3
16:30	Young Boys	Zurich	ov1.5
TURKEY: Super Lig
18:00	Antalyaspor	Fenerbahce	2 1up
18:00	Samsunspor	Gaziantep	ov1.5

 

Manchester United vs Crystal Palace: Old Trafford Showdown as United Chase Top-Four Momentum

Manchester United welcome Crystal Palace to Old Trafford on Sunday, March 1, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 GMT. The Theatre of Dreams sets the stage for what promises to be a compelling Premier League encounter, as the hosts look to extend their strong recent form while the visitors aim to cause another upset against their occasional bogey side.

Under interim manager Michael Carrick, United have been in solid nick, riding an unbeaten league run that stretches back several weeks. Sitting comfortably in the top four as they eye Champions League qualification, the Reds know three points here would further solidify their position and keep the pressure on those around them. Palace, meanwhile, hover in mid-table and have shown they can be dangerous on the break, particularly against bigger clubs.

On the pitch, the tactical battle will likely revolve around United’s ability to control possession and create clear chances against a compact, counter-attacking Palace setup. Expect the home side to press high and use the width provided by full-backs like Diogo Dalot and Luke Shaw (when available), feeding creative talents such as Bruno Fernandes, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha. Up front, Benjamin Šeško has been a handful lately and could lead the line, offering pace and aerial presence that might trouble the Eagles’ back three.

Crystal Palace, managed by Oliver Glasner, typically sit deep and look to hit teams on the transition. Their midfield duo of Will Hughes and Adam Wharton will be key to breaking up play, while attackers like Ismaïla Sar and Jørgen Strand Larsen pose threats on the wings and through the middle. Palace have historically enjoyed some success at Old Trafford in recent seasons, so they’ll arrive with belief that they can frustrate their hosts and nick something from the game.

Injury and suspension concerns will shape both teams’ selections. For Manchester United, Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined with a back issue, while Patrick Dorgu is out for the foreseeable future with a hamstring problem. Lisandro Martínez continues to recover from a calf strain, and Mason Mount is edging closer to fitness but may not be ready just yet. Harry Maguire and others have dealt with minor knocks, though the squad depth allows Carrick some flexibility.

Crystal Palace head north with their own absences. Eddie Nketiah has suffered a setback in his recovery from a thigh injury, and key midfielders Cheick Doucouré and Jefferson Lerma are also unavailable. Striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is unlikely to feature, forcing Glasner to lean on younger or less experienced options up front. Defender Maxence Lacroix could be a focal point in their backline if he shakes off any minor concerns.

Key insights point to United’s attacking firepower as the biggest advantage. With players like Fernandes pulling the strings and Šeško offering a focal point, the hosts should have enough quality to break down Palace if they stay patient. However, the Eagles’ resilience and ability to exploit transitional moments mean United cannot afford to drop their intensity. Set-pieces may also prove decisive, given both sides’ strengths in that area.

This fixture carries plenty of weight for United as they push for a strong finish to the season. A win would send a clear message to their top-four rivals, while a Palace victory or draw could derail that momentum and lift spirits in south London. Fans can expect an open, competitive afternoon at Old Trafford, where home advantage and squad quality give the Reds the edge—but nothing is ever straightforward in the Premier League.