Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Best Odds: 6/1
Crystal Palace and Arsenal will lock horns with each other in the Premier League this weekend. The London derby between Oliver Glasner’s side and Mikel Arteta’s team will be held at Selhurst Park and is scheduled to kick off at 4pm UK time on Sunday.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have done quite well this season. The Eagles finished 12th in the Premier League table in the 2024-25 campaign and could end up in a similar position this time around.
Glasner’s side are 15th in the Premier League table at the moment with 45 points from 37 matches. Palace are not going to finish in the top half of the standings or even 12, but they could win a major trophy.
Palace will take on Spanish club Rayo Vallecano in the final of the UEFA Conference League next Wednesday. The Eagles will be using the match against Arsenal to prepare for the final against Rayo.
Team News:
Crystal Palace are likely to line up in a 3-4-2-1 formation against Arsenal. Dean Henderson will be in goal for the Eagles. Jaydee Canvot, Maxence Lacroix and Chadi Riad will be the three central defenders. Daniel Munoz, Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada and Tyrick Mitchell will be the four midfielders. Ismaila Sarr and Yeremy Pino will be the two attacking midfielders. Jorgen Strand Larsen will lead the line for Palace.
Arsenal
Arsenal have already won the Premier League title this season. This is the first time since 2004 that the North London club have become the champions of England.
Arteta said after the Premier League title was clinched: “We made history again, together. I cannot be happier, prouder for everybody that is involved in this football club. Let’s enjoy the moment.”
While Arsenal have nothing to play for against Crystal Palace, Arteta’s side will be using the London derby to prepare for the UEFA Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30.
Team News:
Arsenal are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation against Crystal Palace. David Raya will be in goal for the Gunners, with Cristhian Mosquera, William Saliba, Gabriel and Riccardo Calafiori in front of him in defence. Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and Eberechi Eze will be deployed in midfield. Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz and Leandro Trossard will be the three forwards.
Key Factors to Consider
- Crystal Palace have not won any of their last 6 Premier League matches.
- Crystal Palace have scored 40 goals and conceded 49 goals in 37 Premier League matches this season.
- Arsenal have won their last 4 Premier League games.
- Arsenal have scored 69 goals and conceded 26 goals in 37 Premier League games.
- Arsenal have lost just 5 Premier League games all season.
Conclusion
Neither Crystal Palace nor Arsenal have anything to play for in the Premier League this season. It is hard to see anything but a draw in this particular London derby.
Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Best Odds: 6/1
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