| Arsenal wins | Draw | Crystal Palace wins |
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| 1.456 | 4.36 | 7.2 |
| Arsenal | Crystal Palace |
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LAST GAME: Everton 0 - 1 Arsenal
| LAST GAME: Leeds United 4 - 1 Crystal Palace
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 8:00 PM (Eastern Time)
- Venue: Emirates Stadium, London
- Competition: EFL Cup Quarter-Final
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Arsenal vs Crystal Palace | Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 8:00 PM ET |
| Arsenal odds | -197 |
| Crystal Palace odds | +580 |
| Draw | +340 |
| Over 2 | -223 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Preview and Team News
Arsenal Team News
Arsenal enter this quarter-final riding a three-match winning streak, sitting atop the Premier League heading into Christmas. The Gunners secured a 1-0 victory at Everton on Saturday, showcasing defensive solidity with 11 wins from 12 home matches this season, including nine consecutive victories.
The North London giants controlled their EFL Cup progression, dispatching Port Vale and Brighton 2-0 in successive rounds. Their defensive organization kept Everton without a single shot on target last weekend.
⏪ Last time we hosted Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup…
Gabby put on a show in N5 😍
🤝 Presented by @Bitpanda_global pic.twitter.com/ZtvDVXd8oP
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 23, 2025
Arteta faces injury concerns with Gabriel Magalhães (thigh), Kai Havertz (knee), Cristhian Mosquera (ankle), Ben White (hamstring), and Max Dowman (ankle) all unavailable.
Despite these absences, Arsenal’s squad depth remains formidable. Gabriel Jesus returns for his first start since January after recovering from a serious knee injury. The Brazilian netted a hat-trick in last year’s quarter-final against Palace. Eberechi Eze could haunt his former club, while Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli offer fresh attacking options.
Arsenal predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1): Kepa; Timber, Saliba, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly; Norgaard, Merino; Madueke, Eze, Martinelli; Jesus
Crystal Palace Team News
Crystal Palace arrive winless in three matches, with Saturday’s 4-1 thrashing at Leeds exposing squad limitations. That defeat followed a 2-2 Conference League draw with KuPS. The Eagles have conceded nine goals in their last three outings, showing clear fatigue from their seventh December fixture.
Oliver Glasner confronts a severe injury crisis. Ismaïla Sarr’s Africa Cup of Nations departure removes a key threat, while Daniel Muñoz (knee) and Daichi Kamada (thigh) are significant losses.
When Jean-Philippe Mateta did this against Arsenal 😳@eToro 🔋 pic.twitter.com/UeOMn45U3L
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) December 22, 2025
Rio Cardines (muscle), Cheick Doucouré (knee), Caleb Kporha (back), and Chadi Riad (knee) extend the casualty list. Jean-Philippe Mateta’s knee concerns may force Glasner to start Christantus Uche.
Despite recent struggles, Palace demolished Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield previously. However, replicating such performances proves challenging against an Arsenal side they’ve lost to in seven of eight recent meetings.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Arsenal (3-4-2-1): Benítez; Richards, Guehi, Canvot; Clyne, Lerma, Wharton, Sosa; Pino, Devenny; Uche
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Prediction
- Pick: Arsenal to Win
- Odds: -197 (20Bet)
- Correct Score Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Crystal Palace
Arsenal’s superior squad depth and home advantage should prove decisive. The Gunners can rotate without compromising quality, while Palace’s injury crisis severely limits options.
The Eagles‘ defensive vulnerabilities, conceding nine goals in three matches, contrast sharply with Arsenal’s watertight backline that kept Everton shot-less.
Cup action in N5 ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/7rx2Ark8lU
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) December 22, 2025
The psychological edge favors Arsenal, who defeated Palace 1-0 earlier this season and won 3-2 in last year’s fixture. Gabriel Jesus’s return provides the firepower to exploit Palace’s weakened defense, particularly with Muñoz absent from the right flank where Martinelli operates.
Palace’s grueling schedule leaves them drained for their third match in five days. Arsenal’s exceptional Emirates record—11 wins from 12 matches—underlines their dominance. With a Chelsea semi-final awaiting, the Gunners should advance comfortably.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
- Odds: -113 (20Bet)
This match has all the ingredients for an entertaining, high-scoring encounter. Arsenal have netted two or more goals in their previous EFL Cup ties against Port Vale and Brighton, while their attacking depth—featuring Martinelli, Madueke, Eze, and the returning Jesus—provides multiple threats.
Palace’s defensive crisis supports the over. The Eagles have conceded nine goals across three matches, with their fatigued backline missing Muñoz and weakened by constant rotation. Even in defeat, Palace have shown attacking intent, and both teams should adopt proactive approaches in this knockout scenario.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada (streaming), fuboTV Canada (streaming)
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