Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

Gunners are looking to keep the Premier League title race alive

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Arsenal must avoid defeat to Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening to keep the Premier League title race alive.

While Mikel Arteta recently said he would never give up on the title, Arsenal have prioritised the Champions League for a number of weeks - and been rewarded with a first semi-final since 16 years.

Crystal Palace, meanwhile, recovered from back-to-back five-goal thumpings with a 0-0 draw with Bournemouth last time out, but know their hopes of qualifying for Europe next season now likely rest on winning the FA Cup.

Mikel Arteta’s side have all the momentum

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Date, kick-off time and venue

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace is scheduled for a 3pm BST kick-off on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

The match will take place at the Emirates Stadium.

Where to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at the ground.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace team news

Bukayo Saka has avoided serious injury after seeing Leif Davis rake his studs down the back of his ankle, but it would perhaps be a surprise to see him start a second game in four days.

That would open the door for Ethan Nwaneri to start, alongside a return for Myles Lewis-Skelly who was rested for the trip to Leicester after excelling against Real Madrid. Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber are also in line to start.

Crystal Palace are struggling for centre-back cover again after Chris Richards was sent off against Bournemouth, with the obvious choice being Nathaniel Clyne as one of the back three.

Eddie Nketiah is available to face his former club but is unlikely to displace Jean-Philippe Mateta, even with the FA Cup semi-final against Aston Villa coming at the weekend.

Bukayo Saka is said to have avoided a serious injury

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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace prediction

Arsenal cruised to victory at the weekend over Ipswich, firmly coasting on a wave after beating Real Madrid home and away. Mikel Arteta will make changes for a third game in eight games, but their threat will be little diminished.

Crystal Palace may well have one eye on their trip to Wembley on the weekend, and will again have to field a somewhat makeshift defence. This all plays into the Gunners' hands.

Arsenal to win, 2-0.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Arsenal wins: 35

Draws: 16

Crystal Palace wins: 6

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace match odds

Arsenal: 4/11

Draw: 11/4

Crystal Palace: 13/2

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).