Premier League on Sky Sports: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace predictions, betting tips & preview
The Premier League serves up a capital clash this weekend, on Sunday, October 26 as Arsenal welcome Crystal Palace to the Emirates for an all-London affair.
The Gunners are unbeaten at home since May, while Palace cross the Thames in fine scoring form of their own.
Expect goals, grit, and a fair bit of south-London defiance on Super Sunday.
Sports News Blitz previews Arsenal vs Crystal Palace with betting tips, stats, and predictions.
Tale so far
It’s been a near-perfect start to the season for Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta’s side have lost just once in the league and sit three points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
A 1-0 win over Fulham last weekend marked a second consecutive clean sheet, with the Gunners conceding only three goals all season - form that suggests the title talk isn’t just wishful thinking.
Their confidence will be sky-high too, coming off a dominant Champions League victory against Atlético Madrid, and they’ll fancy their chances of extending that home unbeaten run.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, arrive with momentum of their own.
Oliver Glasner’s men have also tasted defeat only once this campaign, and they’ve shown real attacking intent in recent weeks.
A late Jack Grealish strike for Manchester City ended an impressive 18-match unbeaten streak, but Palace responded in style - sharing six goals with high-flying Bournemouth in a pulsating 3-3 draw.
Before heading to north London, the Eagles host Cypriot side AEK Larnaca in the UEFA Conference League - a busy schedule, but one that speaks to their growing ambitions.
Jean-Philippe Mateta, fresh from a hat-trick against Bournemouth, will be eager to test Arsenal’s back line once more.
Head-to-head recap
Arsenal have had the upper hand in this fixture recently, taking four wins and a draw from the last five meetings:
April 23, 2025: Arsenal 2–2 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
Dec 21, 2024: Crystal Palace 1–5 Arsenal (Premier League)
Dec 18, 2024: Arsenal 3–2 Crystal Palace (Carabao Cup QF)
Jan 20, 2024: Arsenal 5–0 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
Aug 21, 2023: Crystal Palace 0–1 Arsenal (Premier League)
Across those games, Arsenal have scored 16 goals, conceding four - a reminder of just how potent they’ve been in this London rivalry.
Best bets for Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Arsenal to win
The Gunners are firing on all cylinders and haven’t lost a competitive match at the Emirates since May.
With Arteta’s side in commanding form and Palace balancing European commitments, the smart money points towards a home win.
Both teams to score
This bet has a habit of landing when these sides meet.
Arsenal may have the league’s best defense, but Palace’s attacking output, led by a confident Mateta, makes them dangerous enough to get on the scoresheet.
Jean-Philippe Mateta to have over 0.5 shots on target
The Frenchman bagged a hat-trick last time out and leads the club’s scoring charts with five Premier League goals.
Even against Arsenal’s back line, a shot on target looks a fair shout.
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Where to watch
UK: Sky Sports / Sky Go - Kick-off: 14:00 BST
US: NBC / Fubo - Kick-off: 09:00 EST
Verdict
Arsenal are flying and should have too much quality at home, but Palace aren’t coming to make up the numbers.
Expect the Gunners to control possession and tempo, while the Eagles look to strike on the counter to supply Mateta.
Arsenal to win, both teams to score - and possibly, another starring moment for Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Crystal Palace
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