Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Predictions
Premier League · England
Crystal Palace
Full Time
0 - 0
AI predicted 0 - 2
Arsenal
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
Match Result: Arsenal Win
@ 1.17
Match Result
7.2/10Arsenal Edge Palace in Tight Selhurst Park Finale
Arsenal closed out their Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Despite dominating possession with 61% and firing 17 shots (7 on target), the Gunners were made to sweat after Palace mounted a late surge. Goals from Gabriel Jesus just before halftime and Gabriel Martinelli early in the second half put Arsenal in control, but a late strike from Jørgen Strand Larsen set up a nervy finish. Crystal Palace, lining up in a 3-4-2-1, struggled to create clear-cut chances for much of the match, managing only 3 shots on target from 8 attempts. However, their resilience showed late on, and with the crowd behind them, they pressed Arsenal in the closing stages. Ultimately, Arsenal’s quality in midfield and attack proved decisive, as they held on to secure all three points.
💪 AI Prediction Report
DECENT HITPredicted
0 - 2
Actual
1 - 2
💰 Bet Results1/2 hit
Key Moments
42' — Goal
Gabriel Jesus puts Arsenal ahead with a composed finish.
48' — Goal
Gabriel Martinelli doubles the lead for Arsenal early in the second half.
61' — Yellow Card
Arsenal pick up the game’s only booking, reflecting their aggressive pressing.
89' — Goal
Jørgen Strand Larsen pulls one back for Palace, setting up a tense finale.
Crystal Palace
Palace set up with a back three and looked to frustrate Arsenal, but struggled to gain a foothold, especially in midfield where they were often outnumbered. Their attacking trio, led by Jørgen Strand Larsen, found it tough to break down Arsenal’s disciplined defence, with only a late goal to show for their efforts. Palace's energy increased in the final 20 minutes, culminating in Larsen's 89th-minute goal, but it was too little, too late.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Arsenal
Arsenal’s 4-2-3-1 gave them control in midfield and allowed their creative players to dictate the tempo. They created the better chances throughout, with Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli finding the net at crucial moments. Arsenal’s pressing and ball retention were impressive, but lapses in concentration late on nearly let Palace back into the game. Despite conceding late, they managed the closing moments well to secure victory.
Key Players
Strengths
Weaknesses
Tactical Analysis
Crystal Palace’s 3-4-2-1 was designed to offer defensive solidity, but Arsenal’s 4-2-3-1 allowed them to dominate the midfield, with Nørgaard and Lewis-Skelly dictating play and linking up well with the attacking trio. Arsenal’s wingers, particularly Martinelli, stretched Palace’s back line, creating space for Jesus. Palace’s wing-backs, Muñoz and Cardines, were pinned back for much of the match, limiting their attacking influence. Substitutions in the second half saw Palace push more men forward, but Arsenal’s structure and pressing limited their effectiveness until the dying minutes.
Turning Point
Gabriel Martinelli’s goal in the 48th minute gave Arsenal a two-goal cushion and set the tone for the second half, forcing Palace to chase the game.
Man of the Match
Gabriel Martinelli
Scored a crucial second goal and consistently threatened Palace’s defence with his movement and pace.
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Match Result: Arsenal Win@ 1.17
Arsenal's away form is excellent (10W, 5D, 3L) and they have won 7 of the last 10 H2H meetings. Palace have only 4 home wins all season and have struggled for goals and clean sheets. While the odds are short, Arsenal's probability of winning is still higher than Palace's or the draw.
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Correct Score: 0–2
Arsenal have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 5 and Palace have failed to score in 2 of their last 5. Arsenal's typical away win margin against mid/lower-table sides is 1-2 goals.
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BTTS: No@ 1.14
Arsenal have conceded just 1 goal in their last 5, while Palace have failed to score in 2 of their last 5. The H2H also trends towards Arsenal clean sheets.
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The Case For This Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal travel to Selhurst Park as league leaders, needing a win to maintain their title challenge. Crystal Palace have been inconsistent at home and come into this match off the back of a heavy defeat. Arsenal's defensive solidity and attacking efficiency give them a clear edge, while Palace's struggles in front of goal and poor home record suggest a tough afternoon ahead.
Key Factors at a Glance
Recent Form
- →H2H: Arsenal have won 7 of last 10 meetings.
Defence
- →Arsenal's last 5: WWWDW with 4 clean sheets and only 1 goal conceded.
- →Palace's last 5: LDWLW, conceding 2 goals per game on average.
- →Arsenal away: 10W, 5D, 3L, 28 scored, 15 conceded.
- →Palace home: Only 4 wins in 18, 18 scored, 21 conceded.
- →Arsenal's season clean sheet rate: 50%.
Injuries & Team News
- →No significant injuries for either side.
🚩 Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Corners Prediction
medium confidenceOur corners model projects roughly 4.2 corners for Crystal Palace and 4.7 for Arsenal, for an expected total of 8.9. That makes the model lean Under 9.5 corners (60%). Over 8.5: 53% · Over 10.5: 28%.
How Crystal Palace and Arsenal Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.
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Occasional threat
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Occasional threat
Crystal Palace's recent form is patchy, with just one win in their last five league matches and a heavy defeat to Manchester City. Arsenal, by contrast, are in excellent form, winning four of their last five in all competitions and keeping four clean sheets, showing both defensive resilience and attacking consistency.
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal — Last 10 Matches
Concerns
- −Leaky defence — 2.0 conceded/game
- −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
Strengths
- +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
- +Defensively solid — 0.2 conceded/game
- +4 clean sheets in last 5 matches
- +50% clean sheet rate this season
What History Says: Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
The head-to-head record is strongly in Arsenal's favour, with the Gunners winning 7 of the last 10 meetings and keeping several clean sheets. Palace have managed just one win in this period, and recent encounters have often seen Arsenal control proceedings.
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
1
Crystal Palace wins
2
Draws
7
Arsenal wins
Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
Bookmaker odds are extremely short on Arsenal and heavily favour low-scoring outcomes, leaving little value in most main markets. The model finds the strongest (albeit negative) edge in the BTTS 'no' and under 2.5 goals markets, suggesting these are overpriced by bookmakers. The draw is slightly less likely than odds suggest, but not enough to recommend.
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Things to Watch: Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
- ⚠️Final day matches can have unpredictable motivation, especially if Arsenal's title or Palace's safety is already decided.
- ⚠️Palace have drawn 9 of 18 at home, showing resilience.
- ⚠️Arsenal's odds are very short, limiting value.
- ⚠️Some match stats (corners, cards) are based on season averages due to lack of recent data.
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How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
An AI model analyses that pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 17 May 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.