Crystal Palace FC vs Arsenal FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Crystal Palace FC vs Arsenal FC — Premier League at Selhurst Park.
- Crystal Palace FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Arsenal FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Scott Ledger
- Referee Andre Marriner
- Referee Anthony Taylor
- Referee Gary Beswick
- Referee Adam Nunn
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Arsenal FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 16 May | Aston Villa FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 11 May | Southampton FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 08 May | Sheffield United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 May | Manchester City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Apr | Leicester City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Crystal Palace FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 May | Chelsea FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 May | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 06 May | Villarreal CF | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 May | Newcastle United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Villarreal CF | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Crystal Palace FC | Arsenal FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #22 | Position | #8 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Crystal Palace FC are 22nd (0 pts). Arsenal FC are 8th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Crystal Palace FC and Arsenal FC get this one started.
- 5' Jeffrey Schlupp is having his name booked by the referee on 5.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Crystal Palace FC in their trying to find a way past Arsenal FC's compact .
- 15' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 20' Crystal Palace FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' Crystal Palace FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' Arsenal FC is showing some good football. However, Arsenal FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' Nicolas Pepe makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Arsenal FC are in front.
- 36' What a moment for Nicolas Pepe! That strike on 36 puts his side firmly in control.
- 37' Christian Benteke picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 38' Arsenal FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 38.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 48' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Crystal Palace FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 53' A quiet spell here at Selhurst Park. Arsenal FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 58' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 62' What a strike from Christian Benteke! The score is 1-2.
- 65' It is a substitution in Arsenal FC team. Bukayo Saka is replaced by Martin Odegaard on 65 minute.
- 70' Ivory Coast international Wilfried Zaha has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 75' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Granit Xhaka. He replaces Kieran Tierney on 78 minute.
- 79' Fresh legs for Crystal Palace FC! Jordan Ayew comes on to replace Christian Benteke.
- 82' A tactical swap from Crystal Palace FC — Jairo Riedewald on, James McCarthy off on 82 minutes.
- 87' Crystal Palace FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- The final score is 1-3.
Lineups
Crystal Palace FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 8
- 2
- 5
- 15
- 10
- 11
-
20
Christian Benteke ↓ Jordan Ayew 79'
- 24
- 22
- 27
Bench
- 17
-
9
Jordan Ayew ↑ 79'
- 34
- 3
-
44
Jairo Riedewald ↑ 82'
- 1
- 14
- 23
Coach
Roy Hodgson
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 25
- 16
- 14
- 32
- 21
- 19
- 6
-
18
Thomas Partey ↓ Martinelli 78'
-
3
Kieran Tierney ↓ Granit Xhaka 78'
-
7
Bukayo Saka ↓ Martin Odegaard 65'
Bench
-
34
Granit Xhaka ↑ 78'
- 9
- 12
- 17
- 33
-
11
Martin Odegaard ↑ 65'
- 22
- 8
-
35
Martinelli ↑ 78'
Coach
Arteta
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martinelli | 5 |
| Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang | 4 |
| Christian Benteke | 3 |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 3 |
| Gabriel Jesus | 3 |
| Jordan Ayew | 3 |
| Nicolas Pepe | 3 |
| Luka Milivojevic | 3 |
Head to Head
Crystal Palace FC Form
2021-05-19
Crystal Palace FC
1–3
Arsenal FC
L
2021-05-16
Crystal Palace FC
3–2
Aston Villa FC
W
2021-05-11
Southampton FC
3–1
Crystal Palace FC
L
2021-05-08
Sheffield United FC
0–2
Crystal Palace FC
W
2021-05-01
Crystal Palace FC
0–2
Manchester City FC
L
2021-04-26
Leicester City FC
2–1
Crystal Palace FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.63
Crystal Palace FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 77% + Arsenal FC or Draw 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Arsenal FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 1.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 2.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Crystal Palace FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Arsenal FC
76%
Crystal Palace FC or Arsenal FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Arsenal FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
22.1%
0 – 1
18.2%
1 – 1
13.2%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 2
9.4%
1 – 2
6.2%
2 – 1
3.8%
2 – 0
3.5%
0 – 3
3.1%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
2.1%
3 – 1
0.8%
Asian Handicap — Crystal Palace FC
| Handicap | Crystal Palace FC covers | Push | Arsenal FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 15% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 25% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
54%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.