Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Arsenal and Crystal Palace clash in the highly-anticipated League Cup fixture, with both sides looking to secure a place in the next round. Arsenal, riding on strong form, are favorites, while Crystal Palace aim to spring a surprise and overturn their recent struggles against the Gunners. Both teams will see this match as an opportunity to edge closer to a coveted trophy and boost mid-season momentum.

Head-to-Head

• Arsenal Wins: 33
• Crystal Palace Wins: 6
• Draws: 16

Last 5 Meetings

1. 20 Jan 2024: Arsenal 5-0 Crystal Palace
2. 22 Aug 2023: Crystal Palace 0-1 Arsenal
3. 19 Mar 2023: Arsenal 4-1 Crystal Palace
4. 06 Aug 2022: Crystal Palace 0-2 Arsenal
5. 05 Apr 2022: Crystal Palace 3-0 Arsenal

Arsenal have dominated recent encounters, winning 4 of the last 5 meetings.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Lineups

Confirmed 1 hour before kick-off

Arsenal (4-3-3)

• Manager: Mikel Arteta
• Starting XI:
  1. David Raya (GK) – 22
  2. Jurrien Timber (RB) – 12
  3. William Saliba (CB) – 2
  4. Gabriel Magalhães (CB) – 6
  5. Myles Lewis-Skelly (LB) – 59
  6. Declan Rice (DM) – 41
  7. Martin Ødegaard (CM) – 8
  8. Mikel Merino (CM) – 23
  9. Bukayo Saka (RW) – 7
  10. Kai Havertz (CF) – 29
  11. Gabriel Martinelli (LW) – 11

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)

• Manager: Oliver Glasner
• Starting XI:
  1. Dean Henderson (GK) – 30
  2. Trevoh Chalobah (RCB) – 27
  3. Maxence Lacroix (CB) – 5
  4. Marc Guéhi (LCB) – 6
  5. Daniel Muñoz (RWB) – 12
  6. Will Hughes (CM) – 19
  7. Jefferson Lerma (CM) – 8
  8. Tyrick Mitchell (LWB) – 3
  9. Ismaïla Sarr (RW) – 7
  10. Eberechi Eze (LW) – 10
  11. Jean-Philippe Mateta (ST) – 14
• Stadium: Emirates Stadium
• Referee: Andy Madley

10 Key Stats

1. Arsenal have won 4 of their last 5 matches against Crystal Palace.
2. Crystal Palace’s last away victory over Arsenal came in 2019.
3. Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 17 home matches.
4. Arsenal have scored in their last 7 consecutive matches.
5. Crystal Palace have scored in their last 5 consecutive matches.
6. Arsenal average 2.4 goals per match against Crystal Palace.
7. Crystal Palace average 0.8 goals per match against Arsenal.
8. Arsenal win the first half in 52% of their matches; Crystal Palace in 39%.
9. When leading at home 1-0, Arsenal win 86% of the time.
10. When Crystal Palace trail 1-0 away, they fail to win 100% of the time.

SWOT Analysis: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

Arsenal

• Strengths: Strong set-pieces, Dominant attacking trio; excellent home record.
• Weaknesses:  Overreliance on key players.
• Opportunities: Exploit Crystal Palace’s shaky defense.
• Threats: Palace’s counter-attacking players like Eze and Olise can pose a danger.

Crystal Palace

• Strengths: Resilience in recent away games.
• Weaknesses: Lack of goal-scoring consistency.
• Opportunities: Target Arsenal’s high defensive line with fast breaks.
• Threats: Arsenal’s ability to capitalize on defensive mistakes.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Prediction

Arsenal come into this match as clear favorites based on their recent form and dominant head-to-head record. Crystal Palace, though resilient in away fixtures, have struggled against top-tier opponents. Arsenal’s superior attack and home advantage give them the edge.

Predicted Scoreline: Arsenal 2-0 Crystal Palace

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