Thursday , 2 July 2026

Crystal Palace FC vs Arsenal FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Sat 21 Dec 2024 · 17:30 UTC Selhurst Park 25,167 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 6' Gabriel Jesus
Ismaila Sarr 12' 1–1
1–2 15' Gabriel Jesus
1–3 38' Kai Havertz
1–4 60' Martinelli
1–5 84' Declan Rice

Overview

Match Preview

Crystal Palace FC vs Arsenal FCPremier League at Selhurst Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Simon Hooper
  • Assistant 1 Adrian Holmes
  • Assistant 2 Simon Long

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Arsenal FC H 1–5 L
15 Dec Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 3–1 W
07 Dec Manchester City FC H 2–2 D
03 Dec Ipswich Town FC A 1–0 W
30 Nov Newcastle United FC H 1–1 D
23 Nov Aston Villa FC A 2–2 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec Crystal Palace FC A 5–1 W
14 Dec Everton FC H 0–0 D
11 Dec AS Monaco FC H 3–0 W
08 Dec Fulham FC A 1–1 D
04 Dec Manchester United FC H 2–0 W
30 Nov West Ham United FC A 5–2 W

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)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Crystal Palace FC are 22nd (0 pts). Arsenal FC are 8th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Selhurst Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Crystal Palace FC and Arsenal FC.
  • 5' Crystal Palace FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 6' What a strike from Gabriel Jesus! The score is 0-1.
  • 11' Chris Richards, a USA , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 12' What a moment for Ismaila Sarr! That strike on 12 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 15' Gabriel Jesus has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 15 minutes.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 24' Arsenal FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Leandro Trossard is hanging Bukayo Saka on the field on 24 minute.
  • 29' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tyrick Mitchell, as he is very good at scoring at Selhurst Park with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
  • 32' A moment of madness from Gabriel on 32 minutes earns him a card. Arsenal FC will be frustrated.
  • 36' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Jurrien Timber on 36 minutes.
  • 38' Magnificent from Kai Havertz! That is 115 goals in 541 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 43' Crystal Palace FC currently sit 15 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 48' It’s high time Mikel Arteta made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 53' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 58' A tactical swap from Arsenal FCDeclan Rice on, Kai Havertz off on 58 minutes.
  • 60' Brilliant from the ! Martinelli makes it 1-4 with a superb finish on 60.
  • 61' The crowd applauds Daichi Kamada as he leaves the pitch. Eddie Nketiah steps in for Crystal Palace FC.
  • 64' Marc Guehi catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 64.
  • 68' Another change for Crystal Palace FC made on 68 minute. Will Hughes leaves to be changed by Justin Devenny.
  • 73' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 78' England international Bukayo Saka has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 3 assists in the Array this season.
  • 79' Crystal Palace FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 79.
  • 81' Caleb Kporha gets the nod from Crystal Palace FC. He replaces Nathaniel Clyne and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' Declan Rice does the damage! The net is bulging and Arsenal FC surge ahead!
  • 86' Time for substitution for Arsenal FC. Gabriel Jesus is replaced by Ethan Nwaneri.
  • The points are shared — Crystal Palace FC 1-5 Arsenal FC. Honours even.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.49 Crystal Palace FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.78 Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for: Under — clean sheet likely 67% + Arsenal FC to win 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Crystal Palace FC14% Draw25% Arsenal FC61%
Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes33% 0% No67%
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Crystal Palace FC or Draw
39%
Draw or Arsenal FC
86%
Crystal Palace FC or Arsenal FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Crystal Palace FC7% Draw47% Arsenal FC46%
Actual: Arsenal FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–5 not predicted
1 – 5
Actual
0 – 1
17.8%
0 – 2
15.9%
0 – 0
12.3%
1 – 1
9.5%
0 – 3
9.2%
1 – 2
7.8%
1 – 3
4.8%
1 – 0
4.1%
0 – 4
4.1%
1 – 4
2.2%
2 – 1
2%
2 – 2
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Crystal Palace FC

Handicap Crystal Palace FC covers Push Arsenal FC covers
-2.5 0% 100%
-2 0% 2% 98%
-1.5 2% 98%
-1 2% 7% 92%
-0.5 8% 92%
+0.5 32% 68%
+1 32% 27% 41%
+1.5 59% 41%
+2 59% 21% 19%
+2.5 81% 19%

Clean Sheet

Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
18%
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
62%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.