Matchweek 34 of 38 in the 2024/25 Premier League season is shaping up to be a pivotal one, with title hopes, European ambitions, and Cup distractions all intertwining across midweek action. As the campaign nears its crescendo, every point gained — or dropped — could carry significant weight.
Arsenal, chasing form and pride with a Champions League Semi Final looming, welcome a Crystal Palace side whose attention may already be drifting towards their historic Wembley date in the FA Cup. For both clubs, this London derby at the Emirates Stadium offers more than just bragging rights — it’s a test of focus and fortitude at a crucial stage of the season.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Match Info
- Premier League Matchday 34 of 38
- Wednesday 23rd April 2025 – 20:00 BST / 15:00 EST
- Emirates Stadium, London, England
Arsenal
Although the Premier League title now appears out of reach for Arsenal — barring a late-season miracle — there’s no room for complacency. Mikel Arteta’s men are still fighting for momentum, particularly ahead of a mammoth Champions League Semi Final against PSG. With an impressive unbeaten streak of 11 matches in all competitions and a solid home record of 10 wins in 16 league games, the Gunners will aim to maintain their sharpness while managing squad fitness.
Arteta may consider light rotation, especially with Bukayo Saka nursing a knock and Riccardo Calafiori doubtful. Nonetheless, the squad depth is sufficient to handle these absences, and the north London faithful will expect a strong, dominant performance. Arsenal have enjoyed this fixture in recent seasons, scoring 12 goals across their last three home matches against Palace, and they’ll be keen to add to that tally.
Crystal Palace
For Crystal Palace, the lure of an FA Cup Final is understandably hard to ignore. Saturday’s goalless draw against Bournemouth, achieved despite going down to ten men in the first half, showed grit — but also highlighted a worrying lack of cutting edge. A string of lacklustre league performances has seen them slip to 12th in the table, five points off a potential European slot.
The Eagles have not fared well on the road lately, especially against top-six opposition. Heavy back-to-back defeats at Manchester City and Newcastle — shipping ten goals in total — raise alarms about defensive resilience. While manager Oliver Glasner would love a morale-boosting win before the Wembley showdown, injuries and suspensions, including the absence of Chris Richards, complicate matters further.
America Bet Match Winner Prediction
Arsenal to win
The Gunners are in far better form and playing at home against a distracted opponent. With a strong record against Palace and a desire to head into their Champions League tie on a high, this has the makings of a comfortable Arsenal victory.
America Bet Score Prediction
Arsenal 3 – 0 Crystal Palace
Arsenal’s attacking options and recent dominance in this fixture suggest a convincing result. Palace may struggle to stay competitive with eyes likely on the weekend and key defensive absences compounding their issues.
America Bet Betting Tips
- Arsenal to win
- Arsenal -1.5 handicap
- Arsenal to win to nil
- Over 2.5 goals in the match
- Under 0.5 Crystal Palace goals
- Declan Rice to score anytime
- Arsenal to score in both halves
- Arsenal over 6.5 corners
- Crystal Palace under 3.5 corners
- First half result: Arsenal
