It has been a disappointing period for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, as the Gunners have failed to capitalize on Liverpool’s dropped points in recent weeks.
However, the EFL Cup could present Arsenal with their best chance of silverware this term.
The Gunners will have home field advantage against Crystal Palace on Wednesday. But, the Eagles will take plenty of positives from their recent form after impressively winning at Brighton on Sunday.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | -220 |
| Draw | +350 |
| Crystal Palace | +615 |
First EFL Cup Meeting Between Sides Since 1993
| Total | Arsenal | Crystal Palace | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 26 | 15 | 3 | 8 |
| EFL Cup Games | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 78 | 51 | 27 |
Arsenal and Crystal Palace will collide in an EFL Cup tie for the first time since 1993. Meanwhile, it is the first domestic cup clash between the teams since Arsenal’s 2-1 victory in February 1998.
The Gunners have avoided defeat in nine of their last ten against the Eagles, winning each of the last four.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 2.75 Goals @ -121
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace Key Stats
- Arsenal aiming to reach semi-finals of EFL Cup for the first time since 2021-22.
- Crystal Palace haven’t reached the final four of the EFL Cup since 2011-12, losing in the third round in each of the last two seasons.
Arsenal Team News
Ben White remains out for the Gunners this week. Mikel Arteta could hand Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus starts in the domestic cup competition.
Possible Lineup
David Raya (GK); Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino, Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling
Crystal Palace Team News
Adam Wharton remains out for the Eagles, and isn’t likely to return until early 2025. Matheus Franca and Rob Holding are also unavailable due to injury.
Possible Lineup
Matt Turner (GK); Trevoh Chalobah, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi, Daniel Munoz, Will Hughes, Jeffrey Schlupp, Tyrick Mitchell, Eberechi Eze, Daichi Kamada, Eddie Nketiah
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace Prediction
Arsenal have really struggled for goals from open play domestically since netting five at West Ham.
The Gunners have failed to score from open play in December, but this could be an excellent opportunity to get back on track against the Eagles. Therefore, the preference is for the hosts.
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