Arsenal vs Crystal Palace - Premier League Preview and Odds

Published on: 21/04/2019

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace - Premier League Preview and Odds

April 21, 2019 16:00pm - Emirates Stadium (London)

Premier League

Arsenal can take pole position in the race for third place in the Premier League with a win at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, the visitors have yet to secure their Premier League status for another season so still have something to play for.

The Gunners arrive back home on the back of a stunning second leg Europa League victory over Carlo Ancelotti`s Napoli. That win put the Londoners into the semi-finals of UEFA`s second-tier competition, keeping two avenues to Champions League qualification alive.

Unai Emery`s men are unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League home games, having won 14 and drawn two. They have conceded just two goals in their last six at the Emirates and scored at least two goals in each of their last eight.

Meanwhile, a win for Crystal Palace would remove any lingering threat of relegation while a draw would see them hit the mythical 40-point barrier that is seen as the benchmark to avoid the drop.

The Eagles are actually closer to the top 10 than they are to the bottom three and have five more points than they did at the same stage last year. Their performances may not have impressed everyone associated with the club but Roy Hodgson deserves credit for their progress.

Palace`s away form since the win at Manchester City has been remarkable with five wins, a draw and two defeats to their name. During that spell, they scored 14 times including three at the Etihad, three at Anfield and four at the King Power Stadium.

Recent Form (League)

Arsenal: WLWWD

Crystal Palace: LWLWL

Betting odds and tips

Crystal Palace`s home record is impressive but Arsenal`s home record more so. And with the Eagles virtually safe, it is the Gunners who have the more to play for with their top-four status at stake. As a result, the home win looks the best bet but with both teams finding the back of the net.

You can back the Home Win with Both Teams to Score at 15/8.

By Neil Morris