English Premier League : Arsenal vs Crystal Palace (Thursday, 24 April)

Match Preview

Arsenal will host Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 20:00 BST (02:00 WIB). The Gunners aim to delay Liverpool’s potential title celebrations and keep their own hopes alive in the Premier League race.

Mikel Arteta’s side are coming off a strong 4–0 win against Ipswich Town and recently eliminated Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, were held to a goalless draw against Bournemouth and previously suffered heavy defeats to Manchester City and Newcastle.

Head-to-Head Stats

• Total Meetings: 57
• Arsenal Wins: 35
• Crystal Palace Wins: 6
• Draws: 16

Arsenal have won each of their last five meetings against Palace, including a commanding 5–1 win at Selhurst Park in December 2024.

Recent Form

Arsenal (Last 5 Matches):

• Won 4–0 vs Ipswich Town
• Won 2–1 vs Real Madrid
• Drew 1–1 vs Brentford
• Won 3–0 vs Real Madrid
• Drew 1–1 vs Everton

Crystal Palace (Last 5 Matches):

• Drew 0–0 vs Bournemouth
• Lost 2–5 vs Manchester City
• Lost 0–5 vs Newcastle United
• Won 2–1 vs Brighton
• Drew 1–1 vs Southampton

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal (4-3-3):
Raya; White, Saliba, Kiwior, Zinchenko; Partey, Rice, Ødegaard; Nwaneri, Merino, Trossard

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1):
Henderson; Lerma, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta

Score Prediction

Arsenal are clear favorites based on their form and dominance in recent head-to-head encounters. However, possible squad rotation ahead of the Champions League semifinal might open opportunities for Palace to compete.

Predicted Score: Arsenal 2–1 Crystal Palace
Over/Under: Over 2.5 goals
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes