The Matchday 34 Premier League clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace will take place on April 23 at the Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Arsenal
The Gunners visited Ipswich in the last round and easily defeated the underdog with a 4-0 scoreline. This extended their unbeaten run in the league to seven matches, with three wins and four draws. The Londoners continue to hold onto second place in the standings, with a nine-point lead over the closest rival outside the Champions League zone. It's also noteworthy that Mikel Arteta's side has conceded just 27 goals, the best defensive record among all Premier League clubs.
- No more than two goals were scored in 7 of Arsenal's last 9 league games.
- The Londoners have not lost in 22 of their last 23 Premier League matches (13 wins and 9 draws).
- In 7 of the club's last 9 home Premier League matches, the second half ended in a draw.
Predicted lineup for Arsenal (4-3-3)
David Raya – Ben White, Oleksandr Zinchenko, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior – Martin Ødegaard, Mikel Merino, Declan Rice – Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka.
Forwards Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus, as well as defenders Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Magalhães, and Takehiro Tomiyasu, will not play due to injuries.
Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner's side has bid farewell to their chances of finishing in the European competition zone. The team trails the top seven by 13 points with five rounds remaining in the season. The Londoners have dropped to 12th place in the standings after a series of three winless league matches, where they suffered heavy defeats away to Manchester City (2-5) and Newcastle (0-5), and drew at home with Bournemouth (0-0). Notably, the club failed to score in two consecutive Premier League matches for the first time since October 2024.
- Crystal Palace has not lost in 6 of their last 8 Premier League matches (4 wins and 2 draws).
- The Londoners have not trailed at halftime in 12 of their last 14 away Premier League games (4 wins and 8 draws).
- The team has scored in 6 of their last 7 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)
Dean Henderson – Marc Guéhi, Maxence Lacroix, Chris Richards – Tyrick Mitchell, Daniel Muñoz, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes – Ismaïla Sarr, Eberechi Eze – Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Referee
Michael Salisbury (England)
Matches – 11 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 31;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.8;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 9%.
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace: Match Prediction
The Gunners have a strong record against their London rivals. The club has defeated Crystal Palace in their last five Premier League meetings, scoring at least two goals in four of those games. Additionally, Arsenal has scored two or more goals in 7 of the last 8 league encounters at the Emirates.
Oliver Glasner's side has struggled in their last three league matches. The team was unable to compete against opponents vying for a top-five finish this season. In their last two away league games, Crystal Palace conceded 10 goals to Manchester City and Newcastle. Meanwhile, Arsenal needs at least two more wins to maintain their second-place position. Therefore, I expect the Gunners to put in a strong performance in the upcoming derby and secure a victory over their unmotivated local rivals.
My prediction – Arsenal individual total over 1.5
