This Arsenal vs Crystal Palace preview features a match where table leaders Arsenal host Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium this Sunday in a compelling Premier League London derby. The Gunners are in imperious form, sitting pretty at the top of the table and fresh from a dominant 4-0 demolition of Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Mikel Arteta’s side looks unstoppable, having won their last five matches across all competitions and turning the Emirates into a fortress.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, arrive in North London with a mixed bag of results. Oliver Glasner’s side has shown flashes of brilliance, notably a recent 2-1 win over Liverpool, but also inconsistency, as seen in their 3-3 draw with Bournemouth and a disappointing 0-1 midweek loss to AEK Larnaca in the UEFA Conference League. This match preview highlights a clash of momentum, and for punters looking for value, this fixture rarely disappoints on the drama.
Arsenal Vs Crystal Palace match preview/Betting preview
Team Recent Form
Based on the last five results across all competitions, Arsenal’s form is perfect, while Crystal Palace has struggled for consistency.
Arsenal: WWWWW
Crystal Palace: LDWLW
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Key Stats
- Gunners on Fire: Arsenal are currently on a five-match winning streak across all competitions, including dominant 4-0 and 2-0 wins in the Champions League.
- H2H Dominance: The Gunners are unbeaten in their last six head-to-head meetings with Crystal Palace, winning five and drawing one.
- Palace’s Travel Sickness: Crystal Palace’s midweek European trip resulted in a 0-1 loss, and they now face the league leaders away from home with key players missing through injury and suspension.
Correct Score Prediction
Our prediction is a 3-1 victory for Arsenal.
Arsenal are simply relentless at the moment. Their attack, led by Viktor Gyökeres and Bukayo Saka, is firing on all cylinders, and the midfield looks impenetrable with Declan Rice and Martín Zubimendi. Even with some key injuries, their system is functioning flawlessly. Crystal Palace has the attacking talent in Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaïla Sarr to trouble defenses on the counter, as seen in their 3-3 draw with Bournemouth, and they could certainly nick a goal. However, Arsenal’s defensive solidity at home combined with their overwhelming offensive pressure should be far too much for a Palace side that is missing key personnel and just played a draining match on Thursday. Expect Arsenal to control the game and secure all three points, but a clean sheet might just elude them. You can find excellent odds for this scoreline on Betano.
Arsenal Vs Crystal Palace H2H
- Arsenal have won five of the last six encounters between the two clubs (W5, D1).
- Four of the last five head-to-head matches have finished with Over 2.5 goals.
- Crystal Palace have not won a match at the Emirates Stadium since April 2019.
- In 27 all-time direct matches, Arsenal have won 16, Crystal Palace have won just 3, with 8 draws.
Pre-game Odds
- Arsenal: 1.44
- Draw: 4.65
- Crystal Palace: 7.80
(Odds are subject to change. Check the latest odds on Betano)
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Team News Arsenal
Mikel Arteta is juggling a significant injury list in midfield and attack. Captain Martin Ødegaard (knee), Kai Havertz (knee), and Noni Madueke (knee) are all ruled out until after the next international break. Long-term absentee Gabriel Jesus (knee) is also unavailable. There is a major doubt over defender Gabriel Magalhães, who was forced off with a thigh issue against Atletico Madrid and will face a late fitness test. Eberechi Eze, who joined from Crystal Palace, is fit and expected to start against his former club.
Team News Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner has several selection headaches. The Eagles will be without key midfielder Adam Wharton, who suffered a setback in his recovery, as well as his midfield partner Cheick Doucouré (knee). Centre-back Chadi Riad is also out. To make matters worse, starting right-back Daniel Muñoz is suspended for this match due to an accumulation of yellow cards, forcing a defensive reshuffle.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal (4-3-3):
Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Rice, Zubimendi, Eze; Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1):
Henderson (GK); Richards, Guéhi, Lacroix; Clyne, Lerma, Kamada, Mitchell; Pino, Sarr; Mateta
Arsenal Vs Crystal Palace betting tips
- Tip 1 – Result: Arsenal Win
- Tip 2 – Over/Under 2.5 goals: Over 2.5 goals
- Tip 3 – Both teams to score: Yes
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