FA Cup final—Who will taste Glory?: Accumulator Tips for May 17, 2025

This Saturday, we have got some important matches taking place across Europe. Crystal Palace are aiming to secure their first ever FA Cup trophy by beating Manchester City in the final. In Serie A, Genoa aims to end a five match winless run, while in Ligue 1 Marseille seeks an important win on the last matchday to finish the season inside the top two.

Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City

Crystal Palace are making their third appearance in the FA Cup final. They thrashed Aston Villa 3-0 to book this spot. The last time they made an appearance in the final was when they lost 2-1 against Manchester United in 2016 at Wembley Stadium.

Heading into this match, they are unbeaten in five matches across all competitions. Their last match was against Tottenham Hotspur in the league, winning 2-0 away from home.

Manchester City, on the other hand, are making their seventh appearance in the FA Cup. They have the experience and quality in their squad to see off the threat of Crystal Palace.

The Citizens defeated Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the semifinal to book their spot in this showdown. Over the weekend, they picked up a disappointing result playing a goalless draw against basement boys Southampton.

When playing on the road against Crystal Palace, Manchester City avoided defeat in 11 encounters. Despite their poor showing last time out against Southampton, I see them securing a comfortable away win and securing their eighth FA Cup trophy.

Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City trends

• Crystal Palace are winless in their last seven encounters against Manchester City. 

• Manchester City have won four of their last seven meetings against Crystal Palace. 

• Manchester City are unbeaten in their last five away games across all competitions. 

• Bet Type: W2

Genoa vs. Atalanta

Genoa is in 13th place with 40 points in the Serie A standings. They still have a chance to move up to 11th place, but that will require them to win two of the games.

That will be easier said than done considering they had into this clash winless in five league games. Their last match was against Napoli, and they snatched a valuable point in a 2-2 draw.

Atalanta have confirmed a top-three finish in the Serie A standings, and even if they lose both games, that won't affect their position as they maintain a seven point cushion over fourth-placed Juventus. 

Atalanta have turned a corner since losing three consecutive matches. So far, they remain unbeaten in five league games. Their most recent match was against AS Roma, and they won 2-1.

Atalanta have won three consecutive matches against Genoa. They have been the in-form team, and I see them walking away with three points against a poor side.

Genoa vs. Atalanta trends

• Genoa are winless in their last five league games. 

• Atalanta are unbeaten in their last 10 meetings against Genoa.

• Atalanta has won six of their last seven away league games.

• Bet Type: W2

Marseille vs. Rennes

Last season, Marseille finished in eighth place, missing out on European football. In the current campaign, they have ensured their participation in next season's UEFA Champions League and are one game away from finishing inside the top two for the first time since the 2021-22 season.

In their most recent league game, they beat Le Havre 3-1 on the road. This extended their unbeaten run in the league to four games W3, D1).

Rennes, on the other hand, have endured a poor season in Ligue 1. They are in 11th place with 41 points.

Rennes managed to end their two-match losing streak in the league by beating Nice 2-0 at home. This also marked their third win in five games.

Marseille are the better side on paper, and their win here should not be doubted. They have avoided defeat in their last seven home matches against Rennes, and I see them winning this one. Rennes have lost their last two away league games heading into this clash.

Marseille vs. Rennes trends

• Marseille has won three consecutive home matches in Ligue 1.

• Rennes has lost 11 of their last 16 away league games.

• Marseille has won four of their last seven meetings against Rennes.

• Bet Type: W1