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Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Prediction EFL Cup 23.12.2025

Alexandru Florin 22 December 2025

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Prediction EFL Cup

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Prediction and Betting Tips for the EFL Cup quarter-final, scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 20:00 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on ITV 1 and NOW TV. This high-stakes London derby takes place at the Emirates Stadium, where the Gunners look to cement their status as trophy favorites against a struggling Eagles side. As Mikel Arteta’s men sit pretty at the top of the Premier League, the quest for a first League Cup since 1993 continues. In this article, you’ll discover Soccer Stats Predictions from XpertStats tipsters.

Arsenal have won seven of their last eight meetings against Palace.
The Gunners are dominant at home with eleven wins in twelve matches.
Arteta’s side kept four clean sheets in their last six competitive games.
Palace are struggling defensively after conceding nine goals in three matches.
Former Gunner Eddie Nketiah has a record thirteen goals in this competition.
Ethan Nwaneri has scored four goals in his last five starts for Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta has hinted that Gabriel Jesus is ready for his first Arsenal start in 345 days during the Carabao Cup quarterfinal against Crystal Palace. After recovering from a long-term knee injury, the Brazilian forward looks to regain his consistency and fighting spirit. With a dense fixture schedule ahead, Arteta’s rotation could also see Declan Rice continue his vital role in midfield following high praise for his leadership.

Source: espn.com

Arsenal to Win @1.52
Arsenal is the clear choice to win this encounter based on their extraordinary home form and defensive organization. Mikel Arteta has transformed the Emirates into a genuine "no-go zone" for visiting teams, winning 11 of their last 12 matches in front of their own fans. While the EFL Cup often sees squad rotation, Arsenal’s depth is now significant enough that even a "second-string" lineup features internationals like Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli. Furthermore, the Gunners have a psychological edge, winning seven of the last eight meetings against the Eagles. Crystal Palace is currently struggling with fatigue and a long injury list, which was evident in their heavy 4-1 loss to Leeds. Facing the Premier League leaders while in a defensive slump is a recipe for disaster. Expect Arsenal to control possession and find the breakthroughs needed to secure their spot in the semi-finals.