Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Dec 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

Premier League teams Arsenal and Crystal Palace meet at Emirates Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Tuesday 23 December.

We’re going to side with Crystal Palace +1 at odds of -120. This Asian Handicap wager has the upside of stakes returned if the visitors lose to Arsenal by one goal. The ideal scenario is a win or draw.

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Arsenal won their last game 1-0. This was a Premier League away victory at Hill Dickinson Stadium against Everton. Mikel Arteta's team had two shots on target and boasted 66% possession, with Viktor Gyoekeres getting the all-important goal in the 27th minute.

Crystal Palace lost on their travels in their previous game. Leeds United won 4-1 at Elland Road in the Premier League. The South London club had 47% possession and four shots on goal, while Justin Devenny was on the scoresheet.

In the last round of the EFL Cup, Arsenal hosted Brighton and won 2-0, while Palace visited Liverpool and landed a 3-0 victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Arsenal are unbeaten when it comes to the past eight meetings against Palace. In their last encounter, hosts Arsenal came out with a 1-0 Premier League win at Emirates Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in seven Arsenal wins, two draws and one Palace success.

7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 13.9 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal. Arsenal have had 59.9% possession and 4.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.7 goals from 7.5 attempts and 2.5 shots on goal, while earning 2.5 corners.

Top scorer is Eberechi Eze on 4 goals, while Leandro Trossard and Bukayo Saka have both racked up 3. Mikel Merino is the leading assists maker on 3, with goalies David Raya and Kepa Arrizabalaga collectively keeping 5 clean sheets.

Palace have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.2 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. Oliver Glasner's side have averaged 42.0% possession, 3.7 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.1 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts.

We’ve seen Daniel Munoz, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Yeremy Pino and Ismaila Sarr score 2 goals each. Yeremy Pino and Adam Wharton have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Dean Henderson has 4 clean sheets to his name.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Arsenal vs Crystal Palace betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion, corners market outlook, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

For Crystal Palace +1 to secure a return at -120, we need a win or a draw in this EFL Cup encounter. We are expecting the match to be competitive and have confidence in the underdogs.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the EFL Cup odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration when making football predictions.

Key Arsenal vs Crystal Palace EFL Cup & league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Palace in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by Palace in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Arsenal in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Arsenal in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Arsenal in 6 of their last 10 games against Palace.

According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 54.6% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Arsenal 1 - 1 Crystal Palace

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +600. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikel Merino Under 0.5 Shots On Target -133

Mikel Merino (Arsenal) hasn’t had a shot on goal in eight of the past ten matches. We expect him not to cover the Shots on Target line and there is betting odds of -133 when it comes to this wager.

Latest Mikel Merino Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-133

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Yeremy Pino to Score +600

Yeremy Pino (Palace) has registered two goals in his past five matches on the road. There are odds of +600 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Yeremy Pino Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -122

We’ve seen the past ten Arsenal matches feature an average 7.00 corners, while the previous five Crystal Palace away games have averaged 8.00. We’re happy to back the -122 when it comes to the teams falling short of the Total Corners line which looks generous.

EFL Cup & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Arsenal

Total

7.00 4.50 2.50

Home

9.70 6.70 3.00

Away

8.80 5.70 3.10

Crystal Palace

Total

8.20 3.70 4.50

Home

8.50 3.80 4.70

Away

9.30 3.60 5.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-122

Under 9.5

-111

Arsenal Corners

Over 6.5

+102

Under 6.5

-137

Crystal Palace Corners

Over 3.5

+118

Under 3.5

-161

Most Corners

1

-370

X

+750

2

+340

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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The bookies have Arsenal as -179 favourites for this EFL Cup clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 64% likely to win. Crystal Palace are seen as the most unlikely winner at +500.

It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +132. Alternatively, Arsenal can be backed at +108 and Palace are on offer at +430.

The current odds reflect that there’s not much between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. If you believe this suggests that there will be a one-sided or low-scoring affair, then BTTS No could be a great pick at -132.

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Full-Time Result

1

-179

X

+310

2

+500

Half-Time Result

1

+108

X

+132

2

+430

Double Chance

1X

-769

12

-435

X2

+133

Draw No Bet

1

-526

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-102

2 Hcp +1

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-109

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-102

No

-132

Viktor Gyökeres is the First Goalscorer favourite at +320. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +125.

Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

First

+125

Anytime

+320

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

First

+155

Anytime

+400

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)

First

+190

Anytime

+460

Mikel Merino (Arsenal)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Noni Madueke (Arsenal)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Max Dowman (Arsenal)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

First

+525

Anytime

+1400

Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

William Saliba (Arsenal)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Jurriën Timber (Arsenal)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Piero Hincapié (Arsenal)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Christian Nørgaard (Arsenal)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Viktor Gyökeres (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+130

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+130

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-100

Mikel Merino (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-133

Eberechi Eze (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-143

Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-147

Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Noni Madueke (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-179

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Max Dowman (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-357

Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Jurriën Timber (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

William Saliba (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1000

Piero Hincapié (Arsenal)

Over 0.5

+390

Under 0.5

-1429

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Arsenal Stats

Crystal Palace Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 2.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 7.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 59.90% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 60.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 42.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 42.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches

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