Verdict: Arsenal win
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Looking to punch their EFL Cup semi-final ticket on Tuesday night, Arsenal will welcome Crystal Palace to the Emirates.
Arsenal
Starting with the hosts, while Arsenal might have fallen to a last-gasp 2-1 loss away at Aston Villa earlier in the month, the Gunners have demonstrated that result was nothing more than a minor blip. Last seen over the weekend clinching a gritty 1-0 victory away at Everton, Mikel Arteta’s men are leading the chase at the top of the Premier League table and are pencilled in as a standout contender to get their hands on a first domestic crown since way back in 2004. Likewise, embarking on what has been a sensational European romp, Arsenal have won each of their previous three appearances by an aggregate score of 6-1. Likewise, with their sights set on completing an historic domestic silverware sweep this season, Arteta’s side have suffered just a single defeat since the end of August.
Arsenal Team News
Suffering a reported injury setback last week and still dealing with a lengthy knee injury, Arsenal will once again be without former Chelsea star Kai Havertz here. Likewise, not featuring since returning from November’s international break, Brazilian ace Gabriel Magalhães remains on the sidelines.
Converting from the spot away at Everton over the weekend and recording a fifth Premier League strike of the season, big-money summer recruit Viktor Gyokeres will hope to keep his spot leading the line. However, recently returning from a long-term knee issue, Gabriel Jesus could get some more minutes under his belt.
Crystal Palace
As for the visitors, while Crystal Palace might have embarked on a real fairytale since Oliver Glasner’s arrival in south London last year, the Eagles are seeking some recent stability. Putting in a nightmare performance over the weekend as they slumped to a woeful 4-1 drumming away at relegation scrappers Leeds, the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss has seen his squad register just one-point from any of their previous three appearances across all competitions. Suffering Europa Conference League frustration last week as they eventually had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate at home against Finish outfit KuPS, Palace have also shown some worrying defensive issues. Hit with a routine 3-0 defeat at home against Manchester City earlier in the month, Tuesday’s guests have shipped nine goals on their three-match winless run.
Crystal Palace Team News
All still dealing with respective injury issues, Crystal Palace will travel to north London on Tuesday night without the likes of Daniel Munoz, Cheick Doucoure and former Lazio star Daichi Kamada. Likewise, set to feature for Senegal at the 2026 AFCON, Ismaila Sarr will miss out on Tuesday night.
Bagging what turned out to be a consolation strike away at Elland Road over the weekend and now registering back-to-back goals, Justin Devenny should be handed a full recall. Despite failing to find the net in any of his last five outings across all competitions, Jean-Philippe Mateta will lead the line here.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Key Factors to Consider
- When Arsenal and Crystal Palace last met back on October 26th, the Gunners collected a 1-0 victory in north London.
- Arsenal are unbeaten in all of their previous eight consecutive meetings against the Eagles (seven wins, one draw).
- Arsenal have suffered just a single defeat across any competition since the end of August.
- Crystal Palace have failed to win their previous three appearances across all competitions – their longest winless run since the end of October.
- Arenal have won all of their previous nine consecutive appearances at the Emirates across all competitions.
Conclusion
Leading the chase at the top of the Premier League table, Arsenal have their sights set on completing a famous domestic silverware sweep this season. Winning all of their previous nine consecutive showdowns at the Emirates, Tuesday’s hosts will be looking to punch their EFL Cup semi-final ticket with another statement on home soil. Securing a 1-0 victory when they last welcomed Crystal Palace to north London for a Premier League battle on October 26th, we are expecting a similar outcome in midweek.
Verdict: Arsenal win
Best Odds: 4/7
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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