Arsenal vs Crystal Palace prediction and odds ahead of Premier League clash

Premier League leaders Arsenal, riding a wave of momentum, host Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium for Sunday afternoon’s London derby. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners are aiming for a remarkable seventh consecutive victory across all competitions, while Oliver Glasner’s Eagles are winless in their last three matches, both domestically and in Europe.

Arsenal’s prowess from set-pieces has become a hallmark under Nicolas Jover’s guidance, and that strength was on display again in the eighth gameweek of the 2025-26 Premier League season, as Fulham were defeated courtesy of a goal from a corner. Leandro Trossard’s close-range finish secured a narrow 1-0 win in that London derby, marking Arsenal’s 10th set-piece goal in just eight league matches—a Premier League record for reaching double figures in dead-ball goals so quickly.

Defying critics, Arsenal’s set-piece efficiency has propelled them to the top of the Premier League, edging ahead of an injury-hit Liverpool, with Manchester City now their nearest challengers, three points behind. This weekend, Arteta’s side could equal a record set by his former club, Manchester City, by becoming only the second team in Premier League history to go three consecutive games without facing a shot on target—a feat City achieved from May to August 2014.

In midweek Champions League action, Arsenal also demonstrated their open-play quality in a commanding 4-0 victory over Atletico Madrid, with goalkeeper David Raya rarely troubled aside from a single save.

Crystal Palace, meanwhile, also relied on a set-piece to salvage a result in gameweek eight, as Jean-Philippe Mateta’s 97th-minute penalty capped off a thrilling 3-3 draw with Bournemouth. Mateta, who had already scored twice, joined an elite group of French players—including former Arsenal stars Nicolas Anelka and Thierry Henry—by netting multiple Premier League hat-tricks, though he narrowly missed a chance for a fourth goal in stoppage time.

Palace’s fortunes took another hit in midweek, suffering a surprise 1-0 defeat to AEK Larnaca in the Conference League after a costly error from Jaydee Canvot and a series of missed chances. Having gone 19 games unbeaten earlier in the season, the Eagles have now lost two of their last three, slipping to eighth in the table. Defensive solidity has deserted them, with just one clean sheet in their last seven outings and six goals conceded in their last three.

Historically, Palace have struggled against Arsenal, losing five of their last six Premier League meetings. The exception came at the Emirates last season, when a late Mateta goal secured a 2-2 draw for the FA Cup holders. However, given their recent form and defensive frailties, Palace face a daunting task against an Arsenal side in top form.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Betting Tips

• Arsenal to win and both teams to score - 23/10 (Betfred)
• Bukayo Saka to score/assist anytime - 4/5 (Betfred)

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