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Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: prediction for the English Premier League match
The new Premier League season kicks off with a London derby as Crystal Palace and Arsenal lock horns on Friday, August 5. What to expect from this match? Look out for our prediction below.
Command Analysis
Crystal Palace
EnglandCrystal Palace had a decent 2021-2022 season. The team beat Millwall, Hartlepool United, Stoke City, and Everton to reach the semifinals of the FA Cup, where they yielded to Chelsea. In the Premier League, the Glaziers secured 48 points from 38 games and finished in 12th place. They registered 50 goals.
Patrick Vieira's team did well against their current opponent. They drew Arsenal 2:2 in the first half of the season and crushed the Gunners 3:0 in April. In the last game of the previous Premier League season, Palace beat Man United (1:0).
The hosts won their last friendly pre-season game against Montpellier HSC (4:2). Abdoulaye Doucouré should make his debut at Selhurst Park - the club paid 22.6 million for the French midfielder. Chris Richards (12 mln) moved to London from Bayern.
The Glaziers will be without Butland, Johnson, McArthur, and Olise.
Arsenal
EnglandAfter spending the season outside continental competition, Arsenal secured the top-5 finish in the Premier League and a spot in the Europa League. Despite this success, the season was somewhat disappointing for Mikel Arteta's side.
The North London team was knocked out of the FA Cup by Nottingham Forest in the first round and lost to Liverpool in the semifinals of the League Cup. The Gunnerschalked up 69 points from 38 games in the league, but let bitter rivals Tottenham nick the fourth Champions League spot right at the end.
The club spent 114 million euros in the summer to strengthen the squad. Gabriel Jesus (52.2 mln), Fábio Vieira (35 mln), and Oleksandr Zinchenko (35 mln) have joined the Gunners and will be looking to make a good impression in the first game of the season.
Smith-Rowe, Tomiyasu, and Tierney will not be able to join their team against the Glaziers.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 1:2
The visitors won 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 games of the visitors.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3
This bet won in 3 of the last 5 games of the hosts.
Tip and bets
This is the first game of the new Premier League season, and the players are still not fully fit. It is likely that the opponents will play more cautiously and defensively tonight, so take the under.
Our prediction — total under 2.5 goals
Arteta will make sure that the new season doesn't start like the last one. The Gunners have a better team on paper, and they won three of the last 10 head-to-head games. Moreover, now they have strengthened their squad with a striker. We give a slight edge to the visitors.
Second wager — Arsenal to win by 1 goal
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