Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 December

Betiball's prediction for Arsenal vs Crystal Palace on 18 December 2024 (kick-off: 15:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Arsenal vs Crystal Palace preview before placing your bet.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Starting Lineups Time : 18/12/2024 15:30

Arsenal
3 - 2
Finished
Crystal Palace
90' event Myles Lewis Skelly
87' event Gabriel Dos Santos Magalhaes / Jakub Kiwior
81' event Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
73' event Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
70' event Bukayo Saka / Raheem Sterling
69' event Myles Lewis Skelly / Kieran Tierney
54' event Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
46' event Martin Odegaard / Ethan Nwaneri
46' event William Saliba / Thomas Partey
event 86' Jeffrey Schlupp / Tyrick Mitchell
event 85' Edward Nketiah
event 80' Justin Devenny / Will Hughes
event 59' Edward Nketiah / Jean Philippe Mateta
event 59' Daichi Kamada / Eberechi Eze
event 46' Nathaniel Clyne / Caleb Kporha
event 23' Caleb Kporha
event 4' Jean Philippe Mateta
90' event Myles Lewis Skelly
event 86' Jeffrey Schlupp / Tyrick Mitchell
87' event Gabriel Dos Santos Magalhaes / Jakub Kiwior
event 85' Edward Nketiah
81' event Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
event 80' Justin Devenny / Will Hughes
73' event Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
event 59' Edward Nketiah / Jean Philippe Mateta
70' event Bukayo Saka / Raheem Sterling
event 59' Daichi Kamada / Eberechi Eze
69' event Myles Lewis Skelly / Kieran Tierney
event 46' Nathaniel Clyne / Caleb Kporha
54' event Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
event 23' Caleb Kporha
46' event Martin Odegaard / Ethan Nwaneri
event 4' Jean Philippe Mateta
46' event William Saliba / Thomas Partey
Arsenal Arsenal
Substitutions
#6 Gabriel Dos Santos Magalhaes
#2 William Saliba
#8 Martin Odegaard
#49 Myles Lewis Skelly
#7 Bukayo Saka
#11 Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva
#29 Kai Havertz
#36 Tommy Setford
#47 Maldini Kacurri
Arsenal Arsenal Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
12Shots8
9Shots on Goal4
7Fouls12
4Corner Kick2
3Offside1
1Yellow card1
30Aerial30
2Save7
9Successful Tackles30
7Interceptions4
8Long pass17
3Assist2
3Shots off goal2
1Hit The Post0
16Head Success14
0Blocked2
9Tackle30
11Dribbles5
31Throw-in16
551Passes225
75Attacks43
54Dangerous attacks30
3Corner Kicks(HT)0
Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
Substitutions
#15 Jeffrey Schlupp
#18 Daichi Kamada
#17 Nathaniel Clyne
#9 Edward Nketiah
#55 Justin Devenny
#28 Cheick Oumar Doucoure
#30 Matt Turner
#26 Chris Richards
#2 Joel Ward
Commentary
90' Myles Lewis Skelly - Arsenal receive a yellow card
87' Arsenal — substitution: Gabriel Dos Santos Magalhaes / Jakub Kiwior
86' Crystal Palace — substitution: Jeffrey Schlupp / Tyrick Mitchell
85' Goal! Edward Nketiah - Crystal Palace
81' Goal! Gabriel Fernando de Jesus - Arsenal
80' Crystal Palace — substitution: Justin Devenny / Will Hughes
73' Goal! Gabriel Fernando de Jesus - Arsenal
70' Arsenal — substitution: Bukayo Saka / Raheem Sterling
69' Arsenal — substitution: Myles Lewis Skelly / Kieran Tierney
59' Crystal Palace — substitution: Edward Nketiah / Jean Philippe Mateta
59' Crystal Palace — substitution: Daichi Kamada / Eberechi Eze
54' Goal! Gabriel Fernando de Jesus - Arsenal
46' Arsenal — substitution: Martin Odegaard / Ethan Nwaneri
46' Arsenal — substitution: William Saliba / Thomas Partey
46' Crystal Palace — substitution: Nathaniel Clyne / Caleb Kporha
23' Caleb Kporha - Crystal Palace receive a yellow card
4' Goal! Jean Philippe Mateta - Crystal Palace

How We Build the Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Arsenal vs Crystal Palace on 18 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Arsenal's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Crystal Palace's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Arsenal and Crystal Palace sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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