Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips
| Timetable | 12:30 GMT - 20th Jan 24 |
| Prediction | Draw |
| Odds | 5.25 |
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Mikel Arteta's underperforming Arsenal will welcome Roy Hodgson's relegation-threatened Crystal Palace to the Emirates Stadium on the 20th of January. This is an important Premier League clash for both teams, but for different reasons. Do I think Arsenal will arrest their slump, or will Palace get a big three points in order to pull further away from the dreaded drop zone? Keep reading this in-depth prediction to find out how I think this match will unfold.
🏆 Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Who Will Win?
On Christmas Day, Arsenal fans around the world were sitting at the top of the league and thinking about their first Premier League title since 2004 but, fast forward a couple of weeks, and the Gunners have hit a bad patch of form that has seen them slide down to fourth in the table and get knocked out of the FA Cup. From the last 18 points that have been up for grabs in the league, they have picked up just seven points - this run included defeats to West Ham and Fulham. Arsenal fans, as a result, have gone into meltdown.
Crystal Palace are sitting just six points above the Relegation Zone, so they will be eager to put on a run of positive results as soon as possible so that they are not looking over their shoulder come the business end of the season. In their last six previous matches, they have picked up just five points, which puts them in 16th place in the form table. They did draw against Manchester City in that run, which will give them some confidence heading into this match against Arsenal.
Both of these teams have a lot of pressure on their shoulders at the moment for different reasons, so it could end up being a cagey affair. With this and the current form of both teams in mind, I think that there is a chance that the match will end in a draw. What score, though? Well, I would be happy to back an entertaining 2-2 draw.
My Prediction: 🏆 Arsenal 2 Crystal Palace 2 ⚽
💯 Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Match Odds
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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Match Winner Odds
Unsurprisingly, Arsenal are the big favourites to win this game, and the odds that are being offered for them to come out on top are not really worth your while - unless you add them to a big accumulator. The odds for a draw are pretty enticing and, like I said above, I feel that there is a good chance that this game will end in a stalemate. You can see the match winner odds for yourself in the following table:
| Team |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.30 | 1.28 | 1.30 |
| Draw | 5.05 | 5.05 | 5.00 | 4.33 | 5.25 |
| Crystal Palace | 8.90 | 8.90 | 9.50 | 7.50 | 8.50 |
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Both Teams To Score Odds
Arsenal have 37 goals so far this season, which makes them the seventh-highest scorers in the league, while only Sheffield United and Burnley have scored fewer goals than Crystal Palace. Out of the previous ten meetings between these two London-based clubs, six of them have seen both teams find the back of the net. The bookies do not think that both teams will score, which is something that I disagree with. You can see the available odds below:
| Yes/No | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.20 |
| No | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.67 | 1.60 | 1.61 |
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Over/Under 2.5 Goals Odds
When it comes to betting on the number of goals that will be scored in the match, the bookies are predicting that there will be at least three goals. In the last ten matches between Arsenal and Palace, there has been a total of 30 goals, which gives an average of 3 goals per game. Below are the odds for this market in relation to this Arsenal vs Crystal Palace clash.
| Under/Over | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 Goals | 1.71 | 1.71 | 1.73 | 1.66 | 1.72 |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 1.98 | 1.98 | 2.00 | 1.92 | 2.00 |
✔️ Arsenal vs Crystal Palace - Betting Tips
Now that you are privy to the odds that the top bookmakers are offering, I am going to take the time to provide you with my football betting tips for this important EPL clash.
- Tip 1: Bet on a draw: The bookmakers have Arsenal as the overwhelming favourites, but I feel that they are basing their odds on both teams' overall position in the table, and not on most recent form. Over their last six matches, Arsenal have picked up 7 points while Palace have picked up 5. There has not been much between them in form over this period, which is why it would not surprise me to see the game end all square. If you want to back the draw too, then Spreadex Sports are offering odds of 5.25.
- Tip 2: Bet on both teams to score: Only Liverpool have conceded fewer goals than Arsenal this season, but in recent matches, they have conceded twice to Fulham and West Ham, while they conceded three against Luton Town. Crystal Palace have not kept a clean sheet in their previous six matches, so I do not imagine them being able to keep Arsenal out. If you want to bet on this outcome, then Spreadex are offering odds of 2.20.
- Tip 3: Bet on the score to be 2-2: If you are looking for a market with some very enticing odds because there is more risk involved, then I suggest that you bet on the correct score being 2-2. If you bet on this market with William Hill and the match goes on to be a 2-2 draw, then you can find odds of 29.00.
- Tip 4: Bet on Kai Havertz to be booked: Some punters like to bet on a player to be carded and, if you are such a punter, then I recommend that you consider betting on Havertz to be booked. He has picked up more yellows than any other Arsenal player this season, and you can find odds of 2.75 for the German to be booked.
1️⃣ Arsenal Update
When Arsenal were sitting at the top of the table at Christmas some pundits and fans were talking about who their main rivals are for the title, but now the conversation has turned to whether they will be able to claim a top-four spot and a guaranteed spot in next season's Champions League. AFTV on YouTube has gone into meltdown, and fans of other clubs will be thinking that normality has returned to the football world once again. They have one point from the last nine on offer, and failure to beat a lowly Palace side will not go down well in North London.
| Last 5 Premier League Games | |
|---|---|
| Fulham2 Arsenal1 | 31.12.23 |
| Arsenal0 West Ham2 | 28.12.23 |
| Liverpool1 Arsenal1 | 23.12.23 |
| Arsenal2 Brighton0 | 17.12.23 |
| Aston Villa1 Arsenal0 | 09.12.23 |
Arteta will be without a handful of players for this match due to injuries and players heading off to play in the African Cup of Nations and Asia Cup. Below are the players that will not be available for the clash against Crystal Palace:
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Mohamed Elneny | International Duty |
| Takehiro Tomiyasu | International Duty |
| Jurrien Timber | Cruciate Ligament Tear |
| Thomas Partey | Hamstring Injury |
| Fabio Viera | Groin Surgery |
| Oleksandr Zinchenko | Calf Problems |
2️⃣Crystal Palace Update
Crystal Palace have one aim each season, and that is to stay in the Premier League, and at this current moment in time, they are looking nervously over their shoulders. Due to the fact that Sheffield, Burnley, and Luton Town are pretty poor, Palace should stay up pretty comfortably in the end, but you can never be too sure in the Premier League. Picking up 5 points from the last 18 really is not going to make Palace fans breathe a little easier - a win over Arsenal definitely would though.
| Last 5 Premier League Games | |
|---|---|
| Crystal Palace3 Brentford1 | 30.12.23 |
| Chelsea2 Crystal Palace1 | 27.12.23 |
| Tottenham Hotspur2 Everton1 | 23.12.23 |
| Crystal Palace1 Brighton1 | 21.12.23 |
| Manchester City2 Crystal Palace2 | 16.12.23 |
Hodgson does not have many absentees that he needs to deal with ahead of this clash with Arsenal. You can see who will be missing in the table below:
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Jordan Ayew | International Duty |
| Sam Johnstone | Calf Injury |
| Jesurun Rak-Sakyi | Hamstring Injury |
| Cheick Doucoure | Achilles Tendon Rupture |
👕 Arsenal vs Crystal Palace - Potential Lineups
| Pos. | Arsenal 4-3-3 | Tottenham Hotspur 4-3-3- | Pos. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | D. Raya | D. Henderson | Goalkeeper |
| Right Back | Ben White | N. Clyne | Right Back |
| Centre Back | W. Saliba | J. Andersen | Centre Back |
| Centre Back | G. Magalhaes | M. Guehi | Centre Back |
| Left Back | J. Kiwior | T. Mitchell | Left Back |
| Centre Midfielder | M. Odegaard | E. Eze | Centre Midfielder |
| Centre Midfielder | D. Rice | C. Richards | Centre Midfielder |
| Centre Midfielder | K. Havertz | J. Lerma | Centre Midfielder |
| Right Wing | B. Saka | M. Olise | Right Wing |
| Left Wing | G. Martinelli | J. Schlupp | Left Wing |
| Striker | G. Jesus | JP. Mateta | Striker |
✒️ Sheldon Muchmore - iGaming and Sports Betting Enthusiast
This Arsenal vs Crystal Palace prediction was written by Sheldon Muchmore.
Sheldon is a tipster and betting expert from the United Kingdom who has a passion for a whole range of sports, particularly football, rugby, and cricket. He is an avid Aston Villa fan, so feel free to feel a bit of pity for him. He has been involved in the online gambling industry for a number of years now and has written a large number of predictions for a variety of sports, including GAA, so he has built up a lot of sporting expertise over the years.
