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' The wait is over. Crystal Palace FC get us underway at Selhurst Park.
- 5' Crystal Palace FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 5.
- 10' The 33-year-old Thomas Partey has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Arsenal FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Martin Odegaard made 282 appearances and scored 65 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' It’s high time Roy Hodgson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 35' Nicolas Pepe makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Arsenal FC are in front.
- 36' A stunning finish from Nicolas Pepe — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 37' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Christian Benteke on 37 minutes.
- 38' That is a Yellow card for Arsenal FC. Mohamed El Neny will be fuming at that decision.
- 43' Crystal Palace FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 43.
- 48' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 53' Crystal Palace FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 58' It looks like no one’s ball. Arsenal FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 62' The Belgium Christian Benteke breaks the deadlock on 62 minutes. 1-2!
- 65' It is a substitution in Arsenal FC team. Bukayo Saka is replaced by Martin Odegaard on 65 minute.
- 70' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 75' It is a cagey affair so far. Crystal Palace FC in their trying to find a way past Arsenal FC's compact .
- 78' Kieran Tierney makes way for Granit Xhaka at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Arsenal FC.
- 79' Jordan Ayew is ready to make an impact after coming on for Christian Benteke at the 79 minute mark.
- 82' The Crystal Palace FC bench stirs into life. James McCarthy is withdrawn and Jairo Riedewald gets his opportunity.
- 87' Gabriel Magalhaes has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Crystal Palace FC 1-3 Arsenal FC.
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 |
| Nicolas Pepe | 3 |
| Luka Milivojevic | 3 |
| Christian Benteke | 3 |
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 3 |
| Gabriel Jesus | 3 |
| Jordan Ayew | 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.

