Prediction and odds analysis for Arsenal vs Crystal Palace at 9 PM today, October 26, Round 9 of the 2025/26 Premier League season

Preview and odds for Arsenal vs Crystal Palace at 9 PM on October 26. Predictions, expected lineups, and expert insights for the Round 9 Premier League clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace.

Match preview Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

90-minute odds: 0 : 1 1/4

Total goals: 2 3/4

Arsenal continue to maintain remarkable consistency under coach Mikel Arteta. Following a dominant 4-0 win against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, the "Gunners" are excelling across all competitions. They have won all of their last 10 matches, scoring 23 goals and conceding just 2. Arsenal’s strength now lies not only in ball possession but also in their threat from set pieces – having netted 10 goals from dead-ball situations in only 8 rounds, setting a new Premier League record. Saka and Martinelli are in excellent form, while newcomer Gyökeres has quickly settled in, becoming a dependable spearhead in attack. The defense trio Saliba – Rice – Raya also performs very effectively, allowing Arsenal to target maintaining their top position ahead of Man City.

Crystal Palace began the season with great enthusiasm but are now showing signs of decline. After a 19-match unbeaten run in all competitions, they have lost 2 of their last 3 games. A 3-3 draw with Bournemouth and a 0-1 loss to AEK Larnaca in the Conference League indicate that the "Eagles" defense has lost its usual solidity. However, Palace’s attack remains formidable with Jean-Philippe Mateta – who recently scored his second Premier League hat-trick and is the team’s leading scorer with 8 goals. Coach Oliver Glasner sticks to a fast-paced attacking philosophy, utilizing the speed of players like Pino, Sarr, and support from Kamada, but frequent defensive mistakes make it difficult for them to secure points when visiting Emirates.

Squad status Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

Arsenal: Gabriel Magalhães has a thigh injury, his participation is uncertain. Piero Hincapié is not fully fit. Noni Madueke, Kai Havertz, Martin Ødegaard, and Gabriel Jesus remain sidelined. Riccardo Calafiori is likely to start in place of Lewis-Skelly.

Crystal Palace: Absent Caleb Kporha (back), Cheick Doucouré (knee), Chadi Riad (knee). Center-back Jaydee Canvot was substituted early in the AEK Larnaca match and may be on the bench. Chris Richards will return to the starting eleven.

Expected lineups Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

Arsenal: Raya; Timber, Saliba, Mosquera, Calafiori; Eze, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli.

Crystal Palace: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Pino, Sarr; Mateta.

Recent form of Arsenal

Recent form of Crystal Palace

Recent head-to-head between Arsenal and Crystal Palace

Expert opinion

The head-to-head record is clearly in Arsenal’s favor. In the last 6 Premier League encounters, the "Gunners" have won 5 and drawn 1. Although Palace managed a 2-2 draw at Emirates last season, current form indicates that Arteta and his team are capable of reasserting their dominance in these minor London derbies. Arsenal are in devastating form and hold a 15-match winning streak at home. Crystal Palace can still cause surprises, but against a well-balanced, disciplined, and effective Arsenal side, their chances of earning points are very slim.

Prediction by Sports and Culture Newspaper

Arsenal - Crystal Palace:  3-1