Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal travel to Selhurst Park to face a resurgent Crystal Palace side in during the height of the footballing festive season. The Gunners have struggled for consistency this season and have been left behind in the title race whilst Palace have been in great form under Roy Hodsgon and have steered well clear of the relegation picture for the time being.
English Premier League – Crystal Palace v Arsenal – Selhurst Park – Thursday 28th December 2017 – 20:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 16/5 at PaddyPower |
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Crystal Palace
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The Eagles are soaring up the Premier League table and their disastrous opening 8 games are being wuickly forgotten about. They now sit 14th – 2 points clear of the drop zone and Roy Hodgson’s men are now unbeaten in their last 7 Premier League matches. Christian Benteke notched his first goal of the season against Leicester and looks to be returning to form at the right time for Palace.
Arsenal
The Gunners picked up their first win in the Premier League in the month of December last time out with a gritty 1-0 win over struggling Newcastle. Arsene Wenger’s side sit 5th in the table, 8 points behind Manchester United in second and a staggering 19 behind Manchester City at the top. Alexandre Lacazette has failed to score in his past 3 Premier League matches but has 8 goals for the season so far.
Head to Head
Arsenal hold a staggering head to head lead over Palace – bossing the head to head record with 26 wins to Palace’s 4 whilst another 11 games between the teams have ended as draws. Arsenal ran out comfortable 2-0 winners at the Emirates last season whilst Palace got their revenge with a famous 3-0 win in the equivalent fixture at Selhurst Park as they secured their Premier League status.
Odds and Predictions
Palace have been in great scoring form in recent weeks and could trouble Arsenal.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a well-priced bet at 4/6 with Betway.
Alexandre Lacazette has bagged 8 goals this campaign and needs a goal urgently.
Alexandre Lacazette to score anytime looks a superb bet at 23/20 with Coral.
Arsenal should have too much quality for Palace in a big game for both sides.
Arsenal to win the game looks decent value at 19/5 with William Hill.
This could be a highly charged encounter between two combative sides – with plenty to play for.
A red card in the match is a distinct possibility at 3/1 with William Hill.
Crystal Palace v FC Arsenal – Betting Odds and Predictions
Crystal Palace 1 – 2 Arsenal – 8/1 with Ladbrokes.
Top Betting Tip Crystal Palace v FC Arsenal
Crystal Palace are in good form under Roy Hodsgon but Arsene Wenger’s men are on the up and should dispatch the Eagles with relative ease. Arsenal to win the match and both teams to score looks a really strong bet at 12/5 with Betfair.