The Matchday 34 Premier League clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace will take place on April 23 at Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Arsenal
The Gunners visited Ipswich last round and easily defeated the underdog with a 4-0 scoreline. This victory extended their unbeaten streak in the league to seven matches, comprising three wins and four draws. The Londoners remain in second place in the standings, with a nine-point cushion over the nearest rival outside the Champions League zone. It's also worth noting that Mikel Arteta's side has conceded only 27 goals, which is 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 game 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 13 points behind the top seven with five matches remaining in the season. The Londoners have dropped to 12th place in the standings after a three-match winless streak in the league, which included heavy away defeats to Manchester City (2-5) and Newcastle (0-5), as well as a goalless draw at home against Bournemouth. 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 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%.
Match Prediction: Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace
The Gunners have a strong record against their London rivals. The club has defeated Crystal Palace in the last five Premier League meetings, scoring at least two goals in four of these encounters. Additionally, Arsenal has scored two or more goals in 7 of the last 8 league meetings held at the Emirates.
Oliver Glasner's side has struggled in their last three league outings. The team has been unable to compete against opponents vying for a top-five finish this season. In their last two away league matches, Crystal Palace conceded a total of 10 goals against Manchester City and Newcastle. Meanwhile, Arsenal needs at least two more victories to secure their second-place standing. Therefore, I believe the Gunners will deliver a strong performance in the upcoming derby and triumph over their unmotivated city rivals.
My prediction: Arsenal Individual Total Over 1.5
