Arsenal are expected to be too strong for Crystal Palace in the Premier League tonight.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Second placed Arsenal host Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium tonight (20:00 kick off). The Gunners will be looking to maintain their strong home form, while the visitors are looking to end a three-game winless run in the Premier League.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Form
Arsenal enter this match in impressive form, having gone undefeated in their last seven Premier League matches. In their most recent outing, they dominated Ipswich with a 4-0 victory away from home.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are experiencing a dip in form, with three league matches without a win. Last time out they played out a goalless draw away to Bournemouth, with Chris Richards sent off.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Head to Head
Arsenal have dominated recent encounters with Crystal Palace, winning all of their last six matches against them in all competitions. The last time these two sides met, Arsenal emerged victorious with a 5-1 win at Selhurst Park back in December.
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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Probable Lineups
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Lewis-Skelly, Kiwior, Saliba, Timber; Merino, Rice, Ødegaard; Martinelli, Trossard, Saka
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Guéhi, Lacroix, Lerma; Mitchell, Hughes, Wharton, Muñoz; Sarr, Eze; Mateta
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Team News
Arsenal have several key players sidelined through injury, including Gabriel Jesus, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Magalhães. Jorginho also remains unavailable. Bukayo Saka is doubtful after picking up a knock in the game against Ipswich.
Crystal Palace will be without Cheick Doucouré and Chadi Riad due to injury. Chris Richards is suspended following his red card against Bournemouth, likely resulting in Lerma deputising in defence.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Match Facts
- Arsenal have won their last six matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions.
- Arsenal have scored at least three goals in their last three home matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions.
- Arsenal have seen over 2.5 goals in seven of their last eight home matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions.
- Arsenal are undefeated in their last seven matches in Premier League.
Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Crystal Palace
Arsenal, despite missing some key players, are expected to secure a comfortable victory against Crystal Palace. The Gunners have been dominant in this fixture and are in strong form.
Crystal Palace's recent struggles and defensive issues make them unlikely to cause an upset at the Emirates. Arsenal have already scored 13 goals against Palace in their three matches this term and will be expected to pick up another three points here (3-1 is a best price 14/1 on bet365).
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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder for Arsenal vs Crystal Palace is Arsenal to Win, Over 2.5 Goals, Eberechi Eze Over 1.5 Shots and Leandro Trossard to Score Anytime - it was 8/1 on Unibet at the time of writing.
The Gunners have won their last six matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions including the thumping 5-1 win before Christmas, while seven of their last eight home matches against the Eagles have seen over 2.5 goals.
Eze averages 3.1 shots per game across 27 league appearances this season and Trossard has started and scored in each of the Gunners' last three league matches.
