Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Prediction
🔊 Who will come out on top in the London derby taking place in the 34th round of the Premier League? Bookmakers have Arsenal as the favorites, although they lack significant motivation since dropping below second place seems unlikely. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are mid-table but have the potential to climb a few positions. To do so, they need to pick up points at the Emirates, which is no easy feat. We'll explore various scenarios to deliver an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Analytical review of previous official encounters between Arsenal and Crystal Palace:
- 30 matches played;
- wins for the home side - 18, for the visitors - 4, draws - 8;
- goals scored (home/away) - 63 to 32;
- average total goals per match - 3.17.
The last meeting took place at Crystal Palace's ground. The match occurred on 21 December 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 1-5.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Arsenal Team Overview
🔴 Arsenal have gone two months unbeaten across all competitions, though they've had their fair share of draws in the Premier League. On several occasions, the team has played with an advantage and even led the scoreline. It's surprising they couldn't secure wins against Everton (1-1) and Brentford (1-1). Such results have hindered the Gunners from mounting a serious title challenge.
🧷 After another victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League, there were concerns for Arsenal in the last round. However, they approached Ipswich Town with a fighting spirit. By the middle of the first half, they were two goals up. With their opponents reduced to ten men, Arsenal cruised to an easy 4-0 win, extending their unbeaten streak to 11 matches in all competitions.
📣 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta found plenty of positives in the match against Ipswich: "The first 35 minutes were outstanding. We scored two goals and could have had three or four. The sending-off changed the game. We controlled the match well, lacked a bit of sharpness but scored two good goals. We rotated the squad, gave players some rest-an excellent day."
❌ In the match against Ipswich, Bukayo Saka took a painful knock to his legs, which led to the opposition being reduced to ten men. His substitution in the second half was partly forced. However, Arteta believes the England international hasn't suffered a serious injury and is likely to play against Crystal Palace. On the other hand, Gabriel, Calafiori, Havertz, Jorginho, Tomiyasu, and Gabriel Jesus are certain absentees.
Match Results: Arsenal
Crystal Palace Team Overview
🔵 Not long ago, Crystal Palace were on a seven-match unbeaten streak, winning six of those games. However, something broke against Manchester City. The Eagles led by two goals but ultimately suffered a heavy defeat (2-5). In the following round, they conceded five more goals, this time against Newcastle (0-5).
🧷 In preparation for Bournemouth, the focus was on defense. Crystal Palace created almost nothing in attack, especially in the second half after being reduced to ten men just before halftime. Nevertheless, they managed to hold the opposition to a goalless draw (0-0).
📣 Crystal Palace's head coach Oliver Glasner was pleased with his team's performance despite being a man down: "As the game started, everyone could feel and see it-we lacked confidence, which was understandable after two tough defeats, and then you get a red card right before halftime... I'm pleased with our second-half performance because under such circumstances, the team could have fallen apart. But they grew and defended so well."
❌ In the upcoming match, Cheick Doucouré and Chadi Riad will be sidelined due to injuries. Chris Richards will also be unavailable after receiving a red card in the match against Arsenal.
Match Results: Crystal Palace
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 30;
- Home team wins - 18, Away team wins - 4, Draws - 8.
Statistics: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
- Matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- Wins: 18 vs 11;
- Win percentage: 55% vs 33%;
- Losses: 3 vs 11;
- Draws: 12 vs 11.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 6;
- Losses: 0 vs 2;
- Draws: 4 vs 2.
- Arsenal have won the last 6 head-to-head matches against Crystal Palace.
- Arsenal have won the last 5 Premier League encounters with Crystal Palace.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The current home team averages - 2.1, the away team - 1.07;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.17;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 18 times; at the home team's ground - 10 times.
Statistics: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
- Average total in the tournament: 2.67 vs 2.61;
- Average goals scored: 1.85 vs 1.24;
- Average total in the first half: 0.88 vs 0.42;
- Average total in the second half: 0.97 vs 0.82;
- Arsenal: average total at home in the tournament - 1.94;
- Crystal Palace: average total away in the tournament - 1.38;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 2.4 (home - 1.8) vs 1.8 (away - 1.6).
- Arsenal have scored more than 1.5 goals at home in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings with Crystal Palace.
- Arsenal have scored more than 1.5 goals at home in 7 of the last 8 Premier League encounters with Crystal Palace.
Corners Prediction
Arsenal: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6.88; at home - 7.88;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.9; at home - 6.6.
Crystal Palace: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.55, away - 4.38;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.7; away - 3.8.
- Arsenal have taken fewer than 7.5 corners at home in the last 5 head-to-head matches against Crystal Palace.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.14 (1.07 for the home team and 1.07 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 1.6 (0.8 for the home team and 0.8 for the away team).
Arsenal: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.61; at home - 1.38;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.3; at home - 1.8.
Crystal Palace: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.94, away - 2.06;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.4; away - 2.8.
- Total over 2.5 yellow cards has occurred in Arsenal's last 6 out of 7 home Premier League matches.
- Total over 2.5 yellow cards has occurred in Crystal Palace's last 8 consecutive Premier League matches.
- Total over 2.5 yellow cards has occurred in Crystal Palace's last 7 consecutive matches.
- Total over 2.5 yellow cards has occurred in Crystal Palace's last 5 consecutive away Premier League matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 30;
- Both teams have scored overall - 18 times;
- At the home team's ground - 10 times.
Statistics: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
- Matches played in the tournament: 33 vs 33;
- Matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 18 vs 18;
- Arsenal's BTTS at home - 9 (56%);
- Crystal Palace's BTTS away - 8 (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Matches with BTTS: 7 vs 5;
- Arsenal's BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Crystal Palace's BTTS away - 2 (40%).
Editor's Prediction
Arsenal face a challenging task as they take on a resilient Crystal Palace side, known for their surprising performances on the road. However, the head-to-head statistics favor the hosts: they have won their last six home matches against this opponent, frequently scoring more than one goal per game (in seven of their last eight home Premier League encounters). Considering the current form of both teams and Arsenal's scoring trend, we recommend betting on the hosts' individual total over 1.5 goals.
Betting Tips: Arsenal - Crystal Palace
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