Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: Goals, Stats, and Predictions for the Derby

This Saturday, the Premier League roars back with a tantalizing London derby pitting Crystal Palace vs Arsenal at Selhurst Park. Both sides, fresh from an eventful EFL Cup quarter-final, renew their rivalry, each with critical points to gain. Arsenal seeks to keep pace with the league leaders while Palace looks to continue their resurgence and distance themselves further from relegation danger.

Crystal Palace fight for form and confidence.

Under Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace had been pretty resilient of late. Although they lost 3-2 to Arsenal in the EFL Cup on Wednesday, the Eagles have been doing well lately, with only one defeat in eight Premier League matches as they registered three wins and four draws in that period.

The victory against Brighton last weekend – an emphatic 3-1 victory – is what they can achieve if they get things right, which they are now striving for with back-to-back league wins for the first time since May. However, Selhurst Park has not been exactly the fortress they would have desired: one home win in the league so far this season is complemented by four draws and three defeats. The atmosphere Glasner’s team enjoys at their home may help them survive against the heavyweights.

Key Stats for Crystal Palace:

• Unbeaten in the last two league games on home soil: W1, D1.
• Winless in their last three Premier League matches at Selhurst Park.
• Have scored in every game in all competitions in their last six outings, netting 10 goals while conceding six.

Arsenal’s Pursuit of Premier League Glory

Pressure piles up on Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal after last weekend’s goalless draw against Everton left the Gunners six points off league leaders Liverpool, with the Merseyside outfit having a game in hand. Very little room for error lies ahead down the road, meaning this contest becomes a must-win for the men of Arteta.

Despite dominating London derbies in 2024, with a W7, D2, Arsenal’s away form is shakier, the team managing just one win in their last six league games on the road – D3, L2. A recurring issue in that period has been frailties at the back as the team conceded in each of those away matches, now the longest streak for five years without an away clean sheet and a trend Arteta will be desperate to end here against Palace.

Key Stats for Arsenal:

• Unbeaten in London derbies in the calendar year [W7, D2].
• Conceded in their last six away league matches, the longest such run in five years.
• Arsenal has not lost in the Premier League at Selhurst Park in their last two visits.

Head-to-Head: Arsenal Have History on Their Side

Recent form between the two sides tells no lies, with the Gunners winning their last four league meetings with Crystal Palace, including a close 3-2 fight in midweek cup action. On the other hand, Palace have struggled to impose their own game in this rivalry, with the last league victory over the Gunners coming over two years ago.

Players to Watch

Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace): A former Arsenal academy star, Nketiah joined Crystal Palace in the summer, hoping to rejuvenate his career. While he’s yet to score in the Premier League for Palace, his recent goal against Arsenal in the EFL Cup might be the spark he needs to deliver in league action.

Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal): Arsenal’s Brazilian talisman is in red-shot form, having scored one hat-trick in an exquisite manner in the encounter that took place in midweek. He actually enjoys a great personal record, considering that he has won ten and drawn two out of the twenty-six matches he has come up against Crystal Palace without tasting defeat, and hence, Jesus will be paramount for Arsenal’s attacking.

Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal): The creative engine for the team under Arteta, he is very important because of his tempo and giving out passes with precisions that will be important against a really resolute Palace defense.

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: Predicted Starting XI

Crystal Palace: Henderson; Chalobah, Lacroix, Guehi; Clyne, Hughes, Doucoure, Mitchell; Sarr, Kamada; Mateta

Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori; Odegaard, Partey, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli

Betting Insights and Odds

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The football betting aficionados have a lot of options open for this high-stakes clash. The Gunners are the heavy favorite with odds of 1.52 for a victory, while an upset by Crystal Palace is tagged at 6.70.

Betting Highlights:

• Arsenal win: Backed by recent form and historical dominance.
• Crystal Palace to win: A tempting long shot for bold bettors.
• Both teams to score: Palace has scored in six consecutive games, while Arsenal has failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six away fixtures.

Prediction: Goals at Both Ends

Crystal Palace has shown they can find the net, especially at home, but the superior quality and attacking firepower of Arsenal should see them through. It’s a hard-fought battle, with goals for both teams, but Arsenal takes the three points with a 2-1 victory.

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Exciting London Derby Awaits

This could be an exciting match, promising excitement, drama, and tactical battles as two contrasting London sides meet in the capital. Will Palace build on their resurgence, or will Arsenal’s title charge gain renewed momentum? A lot is at stake with the stage set.