The Gunners are in freefall and with speculation over the future of Alexis Sanchez seemingly having a detrimental effect on the team; Arsene Wenger has a multitude of problems he needs to address quickly. Crystal Palace are in fine fettle under Roy Hodgson and look full of confidence and will be relishing the opportunity to inflict more misery on Arsenal if possible.
English Premier League – Arsenal v Crystal Palace – Emirates Stadium – Saturday 20th January 2018 – Kick-off: 15.00 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 10/3 at Ladbrokes |
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Arsenal
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The Gunners have had a disastrous period in which they have dropped 8 points off the pace in the race for Champions League football. With 39 points from their opening 23 games, Arsenal sit 6th in the table and their 23 point gap to Manchester City will concern all connected with the club. Alexandre Lacazette has only scored 8 goals for Arsenal this season – a return unbefitting of his hefty price tag.
Crystal Palace
Palace have picked up 25 points in 19 games under the stewardship of Roy Hodgson and have climbed to 12th place in the Premier League table as a result. They have only lost 1 of their last 12 Premier League matches and dug deep last time out to beat high-flying Burnley 1-0. Wilfried Zaha is a central figure for Palace and his 4 goals so far this season have been crucial in their resurgence under Hodgson.
Head to Head
Arsenal hold a staggering head to head lead over Palace – bossing the head to head record with 27 wins to Palace’s 4 whilst another 11 games between the teams have ended as draws. Their previous meeting this season was a highly entertaining affair that ended 3-2 at Selhurst Park.
Arsenal v Crystal Palace – Betting Odds and Predictions
Arsenal have been leaking goals all season whilst Palace will fancy their chances of nicking a goal on the road.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks a banker bet at 8/15 with PaddyPower.
Arsenal have struggled in recent weeks but should come through this test.
Arsenal to win the match represents great value at 4/9 with Betfred.
Alexandre Lacazette has scored 6 of his 8 goals for Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Alexandre Lacazette to score anytime is an excellent price at 10/11 with Skybet.
Arsenal have scored in every home game they’ve played this season.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a great bet at 4/6 with Betfair.
Score Prediction
Arsenal 2 – 1 Crystal Palace – 8/1 with Coral
Top Betting Tip Arsenal v Crystal Palace
Arsenal’s form has been indifferent of late but they need points in their pursuit of Champions League football but will have to be at their best against Palace.
Arsenal to win the match and both teams to score looks a worthy punt at 9/5 with Coral.