Arsenal vs Crystal Palace tips and predictions

Crystal Palace won't make a dent in Arsenal

There's 39 points separating the two Premier League clubs as first place Arsenal get set to host 12th place Crystal Palace.

The short price for the home win is not a surprise to see. In fact if anything, one could justify Arsenal being a little shorter.

The hosts have bagged 15 home wins from their last 20 games. With differing fortunes the visitors are desperate for some form after 3 back-to-back losses home or away. Their brittle backline will be exposed here too.

The home team is in some form on their own paddock. The Gunners have scored three or more goals in 11 of their recent 20 home matches. So viewers can look forward to see the home side quickly stamp their authority on this fixture.

The Eagles have only scored 6 goals in their last 16 games. Doing a deep dive through these stats presents a pretty encouraging picture for the home side - perhaps they don't need to fear Crystal Palace's strikers.

Obviously these sides are familiar foes. Arsenal have won 10 of the last 19 fixtures between the two teams. This next meeting is an ideal time for them to add to these head-to-head statistics. It is very unlikely they will fail to do so.

The sportsbooks think that only one of these sides will present a threat on goal in a match that's clearly on Arsenal's terms. But with odds-against available on the BTTS Yes that would be the recommended play. Even if Crystal Palace can produce their best stuff, be prepared for Arsenal to nullify the challenge in quick time.