Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in a 2-2 draw.

Arsenal are all set to battle it out against Crystal Palace in what is going to be their matchweek 9 fixture of the 2025-26 English Premier League. These sides are going to come up with an intense contest, which will take place at the Emirates Stadium.

The Gunners are in top form at the moment. They continue their flawless run and are at the top of the English Football First Division points table. After defeating Fulham in their domestic league, the Mikel Arteta-led side dominated the proceedings against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Arsenal will be keen to extend their lead at the top.

The Eagles have performed decently enough this season. They were on a positive run of form until they lost to Everton on matchday 7. Crystal Palace then secured a 3-3 draw against Bournemouth. They have a capable set of players and are going to put up a strong fight against the Gunners.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: Emirates Stadium
• Date: Sunday, October 26
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 p.m. IST/ 02:00 p.m. GMT/ 10:00 a.m. ET/ 07:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Thomas Bramall
• VAR: In use

Form:

Arsenal: W-W-W-W-W

Crystal Palace: W-W-L-D-L

Players to Watch

Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal)

The 27-year-old Scottish forward is coming in after scoring a brace in his previous fixture for Arsenal. Viktor Gyokeres will be one of the important men in the attacking front for the Gunners and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. In eight league games, he has scored three goals.

Viktor in front of the North Bank 😍 pic.twitter.com/cZ7C0Lz8Un

— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 23, 2025

Jean-Phillipe Mateta (Crystal Palace)

Jean-Phillipe Mateta is coming in after scoring a sensational hat-trick in the previous English Premier League contest against the Cherries. The Frenchman helped his side secure a crucial draw here. In eight league appearances. Mateta has scored five goals this season. He will now be looking to add more to his tally.

Match Facts

• Arsenal haven’t lost to Crystal Palace in their last seven meetings.
• The Gunners have not conceded any goals in their last four games.
• The Eagles haven’t secured a win in their last three fixtures.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Betting Tips and Odds

• Arsenal to win @46/100 10bet
• Viktor Gyokeres to score @4/1 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @2/5 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus will not be in action for Arsenal as they are injured. Noni Madueke is not yet fit enough.

Crystal Palace will miss out on the services of Chadi Riad and Cheick Oumar Doucoure as they are injured. Caleb Kporha might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 58

Arsenal won: 35

Crystal Palace won: 6

Draws: 17

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal predicted lineup (4-4-3)

Raya (GK); Timber, Saliba, Magalhaes, Lewis-Skelly; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Kamada, Wharton, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Mateta

Match Prediction

The Gunners have had the upper hand most of the time against the Eagles. Arsenal are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Crystal Palace in their upcoming Premier League clash.

Prediction: Arsenal 2-1 Crystal Palace

Telecast Details

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UK: TNT Sports and Sky Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport

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