The Matchday 34 clash in the Premier League 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 underdogs 4-0. As a result, the team extended their unbeaten run in the league to seven matches, securing three wins and four draws. The Londoners continue to hold second place in the standings, maintaining a 9-point gap from the nearest competitor outside the Champions League zone. If the team loses, they will lose even theoretical chances of winning the championship this season. It's also worth noting that Mikel Arteta's side has conceded only 27 goals, the best defensive record among all Premier League clubs.
- No more than two goals have been 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 league games, 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, midfielder Jorginho, and defenders Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Magalhães, and Takehiro Tomiyasu will miss the match due to injuries.
Crystal Palace
Oliver Glasner's side has bid farewell to their chances of finishing in the European competition zone. The team is already 13 points behind the top seven with five rounds remaining. The Londoners have dropped to 12th place in the standings after a series of three winless league matches, suffering heavy defeats away to Manchester City (2-5) and Newcastle (0-5), and drawing 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 did not lose in the first half in 12 of their last 14 away Premier League games (4 wins and 8 draws).
- The team 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 local rivals. The club has defeated Crystal Palace in the last five Premier League meetings, scoring at least two goals in four of those encounters. Additionally, Arsenal has scored two or more goals in 7 of the last 8 league meetings at the Emirates.
Oliver Glasner's side has struggled in their last three league matches. The team couldn't compete against opponents fighting for a top-five finish this season. In their last two away league games, Crystal Palace conceded 10 goals against Manchester City and Newcastle. Meanwhile, Arsenal, to retain second place, will benefit from winning at least two more matches. Therefore, I believe the Gunners will perform well in the upcoming derby and secure a victory over their unmotivated local rivals.
My prediction – Arsenal individual total over 1.5 goals
