Arsenal vs Crystal Palace – Match Preview and Team News | OneFootball

The fourth and final 2025-26 EFL Cup semi-finalist will be decided at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening as London rivals Arsenal and Crystal Palace meet.

The winner will earn a semi-final date with Chelsea. The Gunners got the better of Port Vale and Brighton & Hove Albion to reach the last eight. Meanwhile, the Eagles saw off Millwall and record winners Liverpool in their pursuit of silverware.

Arsenal are taking a break from their pursuit of Premier League glory to challenge for a semi-final spot. This pursuit gathered more momentum on Saturday evening with their 1-0 victory at Everton, which guaranteed they would spend Christmas Day at the top of the table. Conversely, Crystal Palace arrive at the Emirates winless in three games in all competitions. Oliver Glasner’s men were battered 4-1 by Leeds United on Saturday and have now let in nine goals across their last three games.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace – Match Preview and Team News

Team News

Arsenal

Mikel Arteta remains without several key players for the quarter-finals. Max Dowman, Gabriel Magalhaes, Kai Havertz, Cristhian Mosquera, and Ben White are all ruled out. Even with the competition nearing its conclusion, changes are still expected. Gabriel Jesus—last year’s quarter-final hero—could make his first start since January. Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Gabriel Martinelli, and Myles Lewis-Skelly are all vying for promotion from the bench.

Crystal Palace

Palace are suffering without Africa Cup of Nations representative Ismaila Sarr. Furthermore, key right-back Daniel Munoz and midfielder Daichi Kamada are out with knee and thigh injuries, respectively. The Eagles must also exercise extreme caution over Jean-Philippe Mateta due to his ongoing knee injury. Consequently, Oliver Glasner may offer Christantus Uche a starting role. Walter Benitez, Borna Sosa, Jefferson Lerma, and Jaydee Canvot could also benefit from rotation.

Form

Arsenal

Arteta’s men enter Tuesday’s quarter-final on a three-game winning streak in all competitions. The Premier League leaders have prevailed in an exceptional 11 of their 12 home matches this season. This sequence includes a one-goal triumph over Crystal Palace in October. Arsenal are looking to reach the semi-finals for the fourth time in six seasons.

Crystal Palace

Recent history does not favour Crystal Palace, as Arsenal memorably triumphed 3-2 against them in the 2024-25 EFL Cup quarter-finals. The Eagles are currently struggling to juggle the demands of domestic and European football. They have lost both of their last two Premier League encounters, conceding heavily in the process. However, they did dominate a second-string Liverpool side 3-0 in the previous round.

Predicted Lineups

Arsenal predicted XI: Kepa; Nichols, Saliba, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly; Eze, Norgaard, Merino; Madueke, Jesus, Martinelli

Crystal Palace predicted XI: Benitez; Richards, Guehi, Canvot; Clyne, Lerma, Wharton, Sosa; Pino, Devenny; Uche

How to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace?

The match will be broadcast live in the UK on ITV1 and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage starts at 19:30 GMT.

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