Preview & Prediction: Arsenal FC vs Crystal Palace FC
Based on the previous meetings and current form, it is highly likely that Arsenal will win against Crystal Palace in their upcoming match. Arsenal has a strong track record against Crystal Palace, winning 10 out of their previous 19 meetings.
When first-choice Vicente Guaita suffered a hamstring injury in training, Palace were without a senior goalkeeper for Wednesday’s 1-0 loss at Brighton. Back-up Sam Johnstone has been out with a calf problem since February.
As a result, academy graduate Whitworth made his debut, while fellow 19-year-old Owen Goodman sat on the bench. Patrick Vieira is unclear whether Guaita will be fit to play against Arsenal on Sunday.
Arsenal has an impressive home record this season, averaging 2.46 points per game at home matches. In contrast, Crystal Palace has been struggling on the road, averaging just 0.77 points per game in away matches. With all this taken into account, we predict that Arsenal will win the match with a scoreline of 2-0.
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Match Insights
– Arsenal has won 10 out of the 19 previous meetings with Crystal Palace
– Crystal Palace has won only 3 out of the 19 previous meetings with Arsenal
– Arsenal is in excellent home form
– Crystal Palace is performing poorly when playing away
– The average number of goals in previous matches between Arsenal and Crystal Palace is 3.05
– BTTS has happened 63% of the time in previous matches between the two teams.
– Arsenal has averaged 2.46 points per game at home matches this season
– Crystal Palace has only averaged 0.77 points per game at away matches this season.
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Prediction
– Arsenal FC will dominate possession and control the game in the opposition’s half.
– Arsenal FC will attack through the middle and down the wings.
– Crystal Palace FC will try to steal the ball from Arsenal FC.
– Crystal Palace FC will rely on long shots and long balls.
– Arsenal FC will create many scoring chances, especially through attacking down the wings and set pieces.
– Crystal Palace FC will struggle to finish their scoring chances.
– Arsenal FC may struggle to defend against through ball attacks and aerial duels.
– Crystal Palace FC may struggle to defend against attacks down the wings.
– Both teams may struggle to avoid conceding fouls in dangerous areas.
– Arsenal FC may be susceptible to individual errors.
– Crystal Palace FC may play aggressively, and Arsenal FC may struggle to break down their defense.
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Arsenal is highly likely to score from a wingplay situation. It is also very probable that Arsenal will dominate possession and control the game in the opposition’s half. Additionally, Crystal Palace is expected to receive a high number of cards.
