Crystal Palace vs Arsenal 21.08.2023 Prediction: Premier League

Match Overview

The second round of the Premier League will see, among other things, an interesting London derby between Crystal Palace and Arsenal on Monday, 20 August. Arsenal, who beat Nottingham Forest by a 2-1 scoreline in their previous game last weekend, will be hoping to keep the winning momentum in their favour. Palace, on the other hand, will not be too sure.

Key Highlights

The home team just about managed to eke out a narrow 1-0 victory over new promotees Sheffield United in their first game of the season. However, they will feel that their defenders have enough ammo to keep the advances of the Arsenal attackers, led by Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka out in this game on Monday. 

Injury Report

Will Hughes, Nathan Ferguson and Michael Olise are not available for Crystal Palace in this game. Arsenal, on the other hand, have an even bigger list of injuries, with the likes of Mohamed Elneny, Gabriel Jesus and new signing Jurrien Timber being ruled out with injuries.

Prediction

Arsenal have a big upper hand over Crystal Palace in this London derby but it will not faze the home team at all at Selhurst Park. Arsenal, having won the previous 2 matches against Crystal Palace, will feel rather confident of doing so this time around as well. The home team, however, will be prepared for the challenge. We expect BTTS (both teams to score) in this match.