Arsenal FC vs Crystal Palace, English Premier League 2025-26, Today Match Prediction

Arsenal FC vs Crystal Palace Match Prediction & Analysis

It’s time for another London derby as league leaders Arsenal host FA Cup holders Crystal Palace at the Emirates this Sunday at 7:30 PM IST. Last season’s meeting here ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, and fans will be hoping for more of the same. But with Arsenal in relentless form and Palace struggling to find wins, even a hard-earned point would feel like a victory for the visitors.

Current Standings: Arsenal sit firmly atop the table with 19 points, while Palace trail in eighth with 13 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: Arsenal has dominated the head-to-head battles between the teams with a win-loss record of  19-4 in 32 matches.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Arsenal FC Preview

Arteta couldn’t have asked for a better start — top of the Premier League and level on points at the summit of their Champions League group. Their midweek clash with Atletico Madrid, expected to be a test, turned into a rout as Arsenal hit four in 13 minutes, with Gyökeres netting twice and Saka and Martinelli adding the rest. 

Back home, a gritty 1-0 win in the last league match and yet another clean sheet underlined their defensive steel — five shutouts in eight league games. With such balance at both ends, Arteta’s men look every bit a side built to stay on top.

Stats that matter 

1. The Gunners have faced the fewest shots (65), fewest shots on target (18),and conceded three goals, the fewest in the league till now.
2. Arsenal lead the way with corner goals (7)  and goals from set pieces (10) in the league this season.
3. Leandro Trossard, who netted the winner in the Fulham game has scored in the last two appearances against Palace. 

Team News 

Good news on the fitness front for Arsenal — Hincapié is back in time for a hectic run of games. Havertz, Madueke and Odegaard are still out, though all three should be back within roughly four weeks

Arsenal Probable XI -  David Raya (GK); Jurriën Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori (Defenders); Merino, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice (Midfielders); Eze, Viktor Gyökeres Saka (Forwards).

Crystal Palace Preview

Arsenal may boast one of the league’s best defences, but if any team can crack it, it’s Oliver Glasner’s Crystal Palace. They lead the league in shots on target (43), xG (17.4), and big chances (33), and have already beaten Liverpool twice this season, including in the Community Shield. 

Meanwhile, Palace showed their resilience in a thrilling 3-3 draw with Bournemouth, sparked by a Mateta hat-trick. Still, breaking their Emirates curse — winless there since 2019 — will be Glasner’s toughest challenge yet.

Stats that matter 

1. Eight of Mateta’s last nine league goals have been scored in London, while netting five in his last eight London derbies.
2. The Eagles have missed the most big chances (22) in the competition.
3. Palace have drawn eight of their last  14 Premier League matches. 

Team News

Glasner has no fresh injury worries, with his full squad from the last game available. However, with a midweek Conference League outing behind them, a bit of rotation could be on the cards for Sunday’s clash.

Crystal Palace Probable XI -  Henderson (Goalkeeper); Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz (Defenders); Adam Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell (Midfielders); Ismaila Sarr, Yeremy Pino, Mateta (Forwards) 

ARSENAL FC vs CRYSTAL PALACE
Winning Prediction

Arsenal have dominated this fixture in recent times, winning four of the last five league meetings with a commanding 17-4 aggregate. Yet Palace will draw confidence from their last encounter — a thrilling 2-2 draw that showed they can trouble the Gunners.

However, with midweek European action expected to take its toll on both sides, fatigue could play a part. But Arsenal’s deeper squad gives them a clear edge — another reason to fancy the home side for the win.

Arsenal to Win (2-0)

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