Arsenal host an out-of-sorts Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter final looking to set up a last four date with Chelsea.
Both sides are likely to rotate amid a busy schedule but the Gunners come into the game in far better spirits having maintained their lead at the top of the Premier League with a narrow win at Everton on Saturday night.
Palace, on the other hand, look to be counting the cost of their small squad and European adventure. The heavy 4-1 loss at Leeds capped off a very poor week for Oliver Glasner and his side.
AllSportsPeople brings you all the latest tips and odds for tonight's EFL Cup quarter final.
Arsenal vs. Palace Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
With both sides set to make wholesale changes, Arsenal's greater strength in depth should make this a rather routine win for the home side.
The Gunners have not lost at home all season and beat Palace without conceding in the league back in late-October. We're tipping them to do it again here and secure another derby clash in the semi-final.
Score Prediction: Arsenal 2-0 Crystal Palace (8.55 with Dafabet)
Head-to-Head Record: Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace
- The two London clubs have met on 59 previous occasions with the Gunners having a dominant win record, 36 to 6.
- Mikel Arteta's side have won seven and drawn one of the last eight games between the clubs.
- Almost exactly a year ago, Gabriel Jesus hit a hat-trick in a 3-2 EFL Cup quarter final win at the Emirates.
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace: Form Guide
Arsenal – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Everton 0-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Arsenal 2-1 Wolves (Premier League)
- Club Brugge 0-3 Arsenal (Champions League)
- Aston Villa 2-1 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Arsenal 2-0 Brentford (Premier League)
Crystal Palace – Last 5 matches (All competitions)
- Leeds 4-1 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
- Crystal Palace 2-2 KuPS (Europa League)
- Crystal Palace 0-3 Man City (Premier League)
- Shelbourne 0-3 Crystal Palace (Europa League)
- Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace Betting Tips
Gabriel Jesus scored a hat-trick this time last year when the teams met at the same stage of the competition.
We don't think he will repeat the trick but we're backing the Brazilian striker to get his first goal since his return from a long term injury. He is an anytime scorer.
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Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace Team News, Injury Updates
Arsenal Team News
- Mikel Arteta will make changes here with Gabriel Jesus set for his first start post-return in place of Viktor Gyokeres.
- Eberechi Eze will also likely start against his former side alongside Noni Madueke, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Gabriel Martinelli.
- With Ben White out injured, youngster Joshua Nichols could be in line for a rare start.
Crystal Palace Team News
- Palace will also ring the changes as they look to manage their small first-team squad.
- Jean Philippe-Mateta will likely sit out due to his ongoing knee injury with Christantus Uche set to start up top.
- Walter Benitez, Borna Sosa, Jefferson Lerma and Jaydee Canvot all could also start as Glasner shuffles his deck.
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace Lineups: Predicted Starting XI’s
This is how the two teams should line up at the Emirates Stadium with both sides making multiple changes and Eberechi Eze looking to score against his former side for a second consecutive game.
Arsenal predicted lineup to play Crystal Palace
Kepa (GK) – Nichols, Saliba, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly – Eze, Norgaard, Merino – Madueke, Jesus, Martinelli
Crystal Palace predicted lineup to play Arsenal
Benitez (GK) – Richards, Guehi, Canvot – Clyne, Lerma, Wharton, Sosa – Pino, Devenny, Uche
Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace Odds: Who is favourite to win?
- Arsenal to win: 1.52 with Dafabet
- Crystal Palace to win: 6.66
- Draw: 4.38
How to watch: Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace Live Stream, TV Channel
- Date: Wednesday, December 24
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
- Time: 1:30 a.m IST
- TV/Stream: Fancode