Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
1st-placed Arsenal (25-7-5) travel to Selhurst Park in London to face 15th-placed Crystal Palace (11-12-14) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Crystal Palace come into this in mixed form (DLDWL) while Arsenal are in outstanding form (WWWWD).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 11:00 AM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 4:00 pm BST |
| Venue | Selhurst Park, London |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Crystal Palace — DLDWL
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| D | 2-2 | Brentford |
| L | 3-0 | Manchester City |
| D | 2-2 | Everton |
| W | 2-1 | Shakhtar Donetsk |
| L | 3-0 | AFC Bournemouth |
Arsenal — WWWWD
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| W | 1-0 | Burnley |
| W | 1-0 | West Ham United |
| W | 1-0 | Atlético Madrid |
| W | 3-0 | Fulham |
| D | 1-1 | Atlético Madrid |
Crystal Palace have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 2-2 draw with Brentford. It has been a mixed bag of results, and they will be looking to build some consistency.
Arsenal have picked up 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 1-0 win against Burnley. They are in excellent form on the road and will fancy their chances here.
Despite being on the road, Arsenal's recent form is notably better than their opponents. If they can carry that confidence into this match, they have a real chance of taking all three points.
Key Players
Crystal Palace
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Jean-Philippe Mateta | Matches: 31, Goals: 11 |
| Goals | Ismaïla Sarr | Matches: 27, Goals: 9 |
| Assists | Adam Wharton | Matches: 33, Assists: 5 |
| Assists | Daniel Muñoz | Matches: 28, Assists: 3 |
| Total Shots | Jean-Philippe Mateta | 62 |
| Total Shots | Ismaïla Sarr | 48 |
| Saves | Dean Henderson | 101 |
| Saves | Walter Benítez | 3 |
Arsenal
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Viktor Gyökeres | Matches: 35, Goals: 14 |
| Goals | Bukayo Saka | Matches: 32, Goals: 7 |
| Assists | Leandro Trossard | Matches: 31, Assists: 6 |
| Assists | Martin Ødegaard | Matches: 24, Assists: 6 |
| Total Shots | Bukayo Saka | 71 |
| Total Shots | Eberechi Eze | 56 |
| Saves | David Raya | 60 |
Players to Watch
Jean-Philippe Mateta has been Crystal Palace's standout performer this season, contributing 11 goals in 31 appearances. The Crystal Palace talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Arsenal will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Adam Wharton (5 assists in 33 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Arsenal, Viktor Gyökeres leads the way with 14 goals in 35 appearances. Leandro Trossard has contributed 6 assists in 31 appearances and will be looking to unlock the Crystal Palace defense with creative passing. Arsenal will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
Premier League Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 37 | 25 | 7 | 5 | +43 | 82 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 37 | 23 | 9 | 5 | +43 | 78 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 37 | 19 | 11 | 7 | +16 | 68 |
| ... | |||||||
| 13 | Fulham | 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | -6 | 49 |
| 14 | Leeds United | 37 | 11 | 14 | 12 | -4 | 47 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 37 | 11 | 12 | 14 | -9 | 45 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | -3 | 43 |
| 17 | Tottenham Hotspur | 37 | 9 | 11 | 17 | -10 | 38 |
Arsenal are the higher-ranked side here, sitting 14 places above Crystal Palace. They'll be expected to take all three points despite playing away.
Season Stats Comparison
| Crystal Palace | Stat | Arsenal |
|---|---|---|
| -9 | Goal Difference | 43 |
| 40 | Goals Scored | 69 |
| 22 | Assists | 49 |
| 49 | Goals Conceded | 26 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Crystal Palace (ML) | 310 |
| Arsenal (ML) | -125 |
| Spread | ARS -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 2.5 |
The bookmakers have Crystal Palace as the big underdog at 310, with Arsenal the slight favorite at -125. The over/under is set at 2.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Arsenal vs Crystal Palace including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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