The pressure will be on Mikel Arteta and his Arsenal side this weekend, as they bid to bounce back to form after playing out draws in their last two.
Their recent run of form means that the Gunners have dropped to third in the Premier League standings, and they are now six points behind Liverpool, having played a game more than the Reds.
Crystal Palace have eased their chances of survival in recent weeks after winning two of their last three games. The Eagles have also avoided defeat in their last five to open up a four-point advantage on the relegation spots.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | +455 |
| Draw | +305 |
| Arsenal | -156 |
Palace Winless in Four Against Gunners
| Total | Crystal Palace | Arsenal | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 26 | 3 | 15 | 8 |
| Premier League Games | 26 | 3 | 15 | 8 |
| Goals | 78 | 27 | 51 |
Arsenal hold a healthy advantage based on the head-to-head record in this fixture. The Gunners have avoided defeat in the last four league meetings between the sides, winning all matches over that period.
Palace’s only win in their last ten against the Gunners was achieved at Selhurst Park in April 2022.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 2.5 Goals @ -117
Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal Key Stats
- Arsenal have failed to score from open play in the Premier League since a 5-2 win over West Ham at the end of November.
- The Gunners have played out successive draws in the EPL for the first time since April 2023.
- Crystal Palace ended a six-game winless run against Brighton when the sides clashed at the Amex Stadium last Sunday.
Crystal Palace Team News
Rob Holding is unlikely to feature against his former side this weekend due to a knock. Matheus Franca has also been ruled out due to a groin injury.
Possible Lineup
Dean Henderson (GK); Marc Guehi, Maxence Lacroix, Trevoh Chalobah, Daniel Munoz, Jefferson Lerma, Cheick Doucoure, Tyrick Mitchell, Eberechi Eze, Ismaila Sarr, Jean Philippe Mateta
Arsenal Team News
Arteta will once again have issues in the right-back position, with Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu unlikely to feature until the New Year.
Possible Lineup
David Raya (GK); Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli
Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal’s slim hopes of the Premier League title could be extinguished this weekend.
Palace have looked back to their best in recent weeks, and their prowess on the counter-attack could pinpoint Arsenal’s defensive weaknesses.
The fact that the Gunners are struggling to be creative from open play also plays into Palace’s hands.
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