Arsenal FC v Crystal Palace - Premier League - Source: Getty
Arsenal FC v Crystal Palace - Premier League - Source: Getty
The Premier League returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Crystal Palace take on Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side in an important encounter at Selhurst Park on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
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Crystal Palace are currently in 15th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best over the past year. The home side slumped to a 3-2 defeat in the EFL Cup this week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
Arsenal, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table at the moment and have stepped up to the plate this season. The Gunners defeated Crystal Palace by a 3-2 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
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Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Arsenal have a good historical record against Crystal Palace and have won 34 out of the 56 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Crystal Palace's six victories.
After a run of only one defeat in eight matches against Arsenal in the Premier League, Crystal Palace have lost their last four such games in the competition.
Arsenal have lost two of their last 19 matches away from home against Crystal Palace in all competitions, with their two defeats coming in the Premier League.
Crystal Palace have alternated between victory and defeat in their last seven London derby matches in the Premier League, with their previous such game ending in a 2-0 defeat against Fulham in the competition.
Arsenal are unbeaten in their nine London derby matches in the Premier League in 2024.
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal have a formidable squad at their disposal and will be intent on catching up with Liverpool in the title race. The Gunners can pack a punch on their day and have a point to prove going into this game.
Crystal Palace have flattered to deceive this season and will need to be at their best in this fixture. Arsenal are the better team at the moment and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-3 Arsenal
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Arsenal to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Arsenal to score first - Yes