Round 38 - Premier League
Crystal Palace VS Arsenal FC
Selhurst Park
24 May, 2026
Overview:
Crystal Palace host Arsenal in Round 38 of the Premier League, with Arsenal entering as the stronger side on season-long performance and away results, while Palace look competitive at home but less reliable overall. The matchup suggests Arsenal will control more territory and create the better chances, though end-of-season dynamics may slightly reduce intensity and increase variance.
Recent H2H results: Arsenal edge recent H2H
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of Arsenal FC.
Arsenal are likely to dominate possession and territory, while Palace may defend in a mid/low block and look to counter quickly into wide channels. Arsenal’s ability to break compact lines and manage rest defense should be decisive, but Palace’s transition threat means the visitors must avoid overcommitting. Set pieces and first-goal timing could strongly shape the game state.
Season form, deeper squad quality, and away consistency favor Arsenal, but Palace’s home resilience and final-round unpredictability keep the draw in play. The most likely outcome is an Arsenal win with moderate scoring rather than a high-scoring contest.
Last Update: 21-05-2026
Stats:
| Crystal Palace | Arsenal FC |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.15 | 1.78 |
| Win Probability | |
| 22 | 53 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 26 | 7 | 5 | 85 |
| 2 | Man City | 23 | 9 | 6 | 78 |
| 3 | Man United | 20 | 11 | 7 | 71 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 19 | 8 | 11 | 65 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 17 | 9 | 12 | 60 |
| 6 | Bournemouth | 13 | 18 | 7 | 57 |
| 7 | Sunderland | 14 | 12 | 12 | 54 |
| 8 | Brighton Hove | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
| 9 | Brentford | 14 | 11 | 13 | 53 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 14 | 10 | 14 | 52 |
| 11 | Fulham | 15 | 7 | 16 | 52 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 14 | 7 | 17 | 49 |
| 13 | Everton | 13 | 10 | 15 | 49 |
| 14 | Leeds United | 11 | 14 | 13 | 47 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 11 | 12 | 15 | 45 |
| 16 | Nottingham | 11 | 11 | 16 | 44 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 10 | 11 | 17 | 41 |
| 18 | West Ham | 10 | 9 | 19 | 39 |
| 19 | Burnley | 4 | 10 | 24 | 22 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 11 | 24 | 20 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland | MCI | NOR | 36 | 27 | 8 |
| T. Rodrigues | BRE | BRA | 38 | 22 | 1 |
| A. Semenyo | MCI | GHA | 37 | 17 | 4 |
| O. Watkins | AVL | ENG | 37 | 16 | 3 |
