Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 December

Betiball's prediction for Crystal Palace vs Arsenal on 21 December 2024 (kick-off: 13:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Crystal Palace vs Arsenal preview before placing your bet.

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: Starting Lineups Time : 21/12/2024 13:30

Crystal Palace
1 - 5
Finished
Arsenal
81' event Caleb Kporha / Nathaniel Clyne
81' event Jeffrey Schlupp / Jean Philippe Mateta
79' event Nathaniel Clyne
69' event Justin Devenny / Will Hughes
68' event Cheick Oumar Doucoure / Jefferson Andres Lerma Solis
64' event Marc Guehi
61' event Edward Nketiah / Daichi Kamada
11' event Ismaila Sarr
event 86' Ethan Nwaneri / Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
event 86' Mikel Merino Zazon / Jurrien Timber
event 84' Declan Rice
event 60' Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva
event 58' Declan Rice / Kai Havertz
event 58' Riccardo Calafiori / Myles Lewis Skelly
event 38' Kai Havertz
event 36' Jurrien Timber
event 31' Gabriel Dos Santos Magalhaes
event 24' Leandro Trossard / Bukayo Saka
event 15' Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
event 6' Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
81' event Caleb Kporha / Nathaniel Clyne
event 86' Ethan Nwaneri / Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
81' event Jeffrey Schlupp / Jean Philippe Mateta
event 86' Mikel Merino Zazon / Jurrien Timber
79' event Nathaniel Clyne
event 84' Declan Rice
69' event Justin Devenny / Will Hughes
event 60' Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva
68' event Cheick Oumar Doucoure / Jefferson Andres Lerma Solis
event 58' Declan Rice / Kai Havertz
64' event Marc Guehi
event 58' Riccardo Calafiori / Myles Lewis Skelly
61' event Edward Nketiah / Daichi Kamada
event 38' Kai Havertz
11' event Ismaila Sarr
event 36' Jurrien Timber
event 31' Gabriel Dos Santos Magalhaes
event 24' Leandro Trossard / Bukayo Saka
event 15' Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
event 6' Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
Substitutions
#15 Jeffrey Schlupp
#28 Cheick Oumar Doucoure
#9 Edward Nketiah
#55 Justin Devenny
#58 Caleb Kporha
#30 Matt Turner
#2 Joel Ward
#27 Trevoh Thomas Chalobah
#64 Asher Agbinone
Crystal Palace Crystal Palace Arsenal Arsenal
15Shots14
6Shots on Goal6
9Fouls8
3Corner Kick3
8Free kick9
1Offside0
2Yellow card2
23Aerial37
1Save5
26Successful Tackles13
3Interceptions10
15Long pass17
1Assist4
5Substitution5
6Shots off goal3
0Hit The Post2
13Head Success17
3Blocked5
26Tackle13
4Dribbles8
14Throw-in21
391Passes545
68Attacks106
29Dangerous attacks51
1Corner Kicks(HT)2
Arsenal Arsenal
Substitutions
#19 Leandro Trossard
#33 Riccardo Calafiori
#23 Mikel Merino Zazon
#53 Ethan Nwaneri
#41 Declan Rice
#32 Norberto Murara Neto
#20 Jorge Luiz Frello Filho,Jorginho
#15 Jakub Kiwior
#3 Kieran Tierney
Commentary
86' Arsenal — substitution: Ethan Nwaneri / Gabriel Fernando de Jesus
86' Arsenal — substitution: Mikel Merino Zazon / Jurrien Timber
84' Goal! Declan Rice - Arsenal
81' Crystal Palace — substitution: Caleb Kporha / Nathaniel Clyne
81' Crystal Palace — substitution: Jeffrey Schlupp / Jean Philippe Mateta
79' Nathaniel Clyne - Crystal Palace receive a yellow card
69' Crystal Palace — substitution: Justin Devenny / Will Hughes
68' Crystal Palace — substitution: Cheick Oumar Doucoure / Jefferson Andres Lerma Solis
64' Marc Guehi - Crystal Palace receive a yellow card
61' Crystal Palace — substitution: Edward Nketiah / Daichi Kamada
60' Goal! Gabriel Teodoro Martinelli Silva - Arsenal
58' Arsenal — substitution: Declan Rice / Kai Havertz
58' Arsenal — substitution: Riccardo Calafiori / Myles Lewis Skelly
38' Goal! Kai Havertz - Arsenal
36' Jurrien Timber - Arsenal receive a yellow card
31' Gabriel Dos Santos Magalhaes - Arsenal receive a yellow card
24' Arsenal — substitution: Leandro Trossard / Bukayo Saka
15' Goal! Gabriel Fernando de Jesus - Arsenal
11' Goal! Ismaila Sarr - Crystal Palace
6' Goal! Gabriel Fernando de Jesus - Arsenal

How We Build the Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Crystal Palace vs Arsenal on 21 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.

Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Crystal Palace's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Arsenal'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 Crystal Palace and Arsenal sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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