Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Crystal Palace vs Arsenal in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 16:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Crystal Palace vs Arsenal |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date | Sunday, 24 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 16:00 BST |
| Venue | Selhurst Park |
Match Prediction: Crystal Palace 0-1 Arsenal
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 26 Oct 2025 |  Arsenal vs  Crystal Palace |
1 – 0 | Emirates Stadium |
| Premier League | 23 Apr 2025 | Arsenal vs Crystal Palace |
2 – 2 | Emirates Stadium |
| Premier League | 21 Dec 2024 | Crystal Palace vs Arsenal |
1 – 5 | Selhurst Park |
| Premier League | 20 Jan 2024 | Arsenal vs Crystal Palace |
5 – 0 | Emirates Stadium |
| Premier League | 21 Aug 2023 | Crystal Palace vs Arsenal |
0 – 1 | Selhurst Park |
Arsenal arrive with the stronger recent league record, having won four of their last five in the Premier League and kept three clean sheets in that run. Crystal Palace have been harder to trust, with no league win in their last five and three defeats in that sequence, so the visitors look the more reliable side on current evidence. The head-to-head also leans Arsenal’s way, with three wins and a draw in the last five meetings. Match Prediction: Crystal Palace 0-1 Arsenal
That said, Palace have shown they can stay in games, drawing 2-2 with Brentford and Everton in their last five league outings. At Selhurst Park they will look to keep the contest tight, but Arsenal’s recent habit of edging low-scoring matches points towards a narrow away win rather than a high-scoring one. With no xG data available for this fixture, the recent results and head-to-head pattern are the clearest guide.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace’s recent league form has been mixed and leans negative, with no wins in their last five. They have drawn 2-2 with Brentford and Everton, but also lost 0-3 to Manchester City, 0-3 to AFC Bournemouth and 1-3 to Liverpool.
Across all competitions, the picture is similar, with the only win in that five-game sample coming against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Europa Conference League. The other results still show a side conceding regularly, which is a concern against an Arsenal team that has been winning tight games.
Crystal Palace Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 17 May 2026 |  Brentford vs Crystal Palace |
2 – 2 | D | Gtech Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 13 May 2026 |  Manchester City vs Crystal Palace |
3 – 0 | L | Etihad Stadium |
| Premier League | 10 May 2026 | Crystal Palace vs  Everton |
2 – 2 | D | Selhurst Park |
| Premier League | 3 May 2026 |  AFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace |
3 – 0 | L | Vitality Stadium |
| Premier League | 25 Apr 2026 |  Liverpool vs Crystal Palace |
3 – 1 | L | Anfield |
Arsenal
Arsenal’s recent league form is strong, with four wins from their last five Premier League matches. They have beaten Burnley, West Ham United, Fulham and Newcastle United, all while keeping three clean sheets in that run.
Across all competitions, the pattern remains positive, with wins over Atlético Madrid, Fulham, West Ham United and Burnley, plus a draw away to Atlético Madrid. The data points to a side that is controlling matches well and finding ways to win without needing to score heavily.
Arsenal Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 18 May 2026 | Arsenal vs  Burnley |
1 – 0 | W | Emirates Stadium |
| Premier League | 10 May 2026 |  West Ham United vs Arsenal |
0 – 1 | W | London Stadium |
| Premier League | 2 May 2026 | Arsenal vs  Fulham |
3 – 0 | W | Emirates Stadium |
| Premier League | 25 Apr 2026 | Arsenal vs  Newcastle United |
1 – 0 | W | Emirates Stadium |
| Premier League | 19 Apr 2026 | Manchester City vs Arsenal |
2 – 1 | L | Etihad Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Crystal Palace
- Evann Guessand (Knee Injury)
Arsenal
- Ben White (Knee Injury)
- Jurriën Timber (Hip Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Dean Henderson (Goalkeeper), Chadi Riad (Defender), Jaydee Canvot (Defender), Maxence Lacroix (Defender), Adam Wharton (Midfielder), Daichi Kamada (Midfielder), Daniel Muñoz (Midfielder), Tyrick Mitchell (Midfielder), Ismaïla Sarr (Attacker), Jørgen Strand Larsen (Attacker), Yéremy Pino (Attacker)
Crystal Palace’s predicted 3-4-2-1 gives them a compact base with wing-backs able to support both the defence and the attack. It should also allow Ismaïla Sarr and Yéremy Pino to operate between the lines and try to stretch Arsenal’s back four.
Arsenal (4-3-3)
Predicted lineup: David Raya (Goalkeeper), Cristhian Mosquera (Defender), Gabriel Magalhães (Defender), Riccardo Calafiori (Defender), William Saliba (Defender), Declan Rice (Midfielder), Eberechi Eze (Midfielder), Martin Ødegaard (Midfielder), Bukayo Saka (Attacker), Kai Havertz (Attacker), Leandro Trossard (Attacker)
Arsenal’s predicted 4-3-3 should give them a balanced structure, with Declan Rice anchoring midfield and Martin Ødegaard linking play ahead of him. Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard can provide width and direct running, while Kai Havertz offers a central reference point.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Crystal Palace | Arsenal | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Palace | Arsenal | Ismaïla Sarr against Cristhian Mosquera could be important if Palace look to attack the space behind Arsenal’s right side. |
| Crystal Palace | Arsenal | Adam Wharton against Declan Rice is a key midfield duel because both players can shape the tempo and help their side control territory. |
| Crystal Palace | Arsenal | Ismaïla Sarr is key for Crystal Palace because his direct running gives them one of their clearest routes to creating chances. |
| Crystal Palace | Arsenal | Bukayo Saka is key for Arsenal because his end product and ability to carry the ball can decide tight games like this one. |
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