We’re backing the Gunners as they aim to keep their momentum going before the Champions League final.
Best bets for Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
- Arsenal to win at odds of 1.80 on Betway
- Both teams to score at odds of 1.61 on Betway
- Viktor Gyokeres as anytime goalscorer at odds of 2.60 on Betway
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Our analysis: Form of both teams
Score prediction - Crystal Palace 1-3 Arsenal
Goalscorers Prediction - Crystal Palace: Jean-Philippe Mateta - Arsenal: Viktor Gyokeres, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka
Crystal Palace have more important objectives than winning their final Premier League match of the season. The Eagles are focused on the Conference League trophy as Oliver Glasner’s time at Selhurst Park draws to a close. They’re without a league victory in six games, and won’t want to take many risks before facing Rayo Vallecano.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are enjoying their status as the champions of England once again. They’re no longer desperate for a win on the final day, but won’t want to lose momentum before the Champions League final. Mikel Arteta’s men could benefit from playing without any pressure.
Probable lineups for Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
Crystal Palace expected lineup: Henderson, Canvot, Lacroix, Sosa, Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Pino, Mateta
Arsenal expected lineup: Raya, Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Odegaard, Eze, Madueke, Martinelli, Gyokeres
Gunners to finish the season strongly
Even though they have already secured the Premier League title and this match will not impact the standings, Arsenal will still want another victory. Mikel Arteta’s men have been very pragmatic over the course of their successful 2025/26 campaign. However, they can finally play with more intensity. With a huge clash with Paris Saint-Germain approaching, they will want to keep their winning momentum.
Crystal Palace might exclude Chris Richards and Chadi Riad following minor injuries sustained against Brentford, especially with their own European final approaching. Meanwhile, the Gunners could rotate a few players, but they now have excellent squad depth. An away victory seems like the most probable outcome here.
The Eagles have been in a difficult run of form recently, drawing 2-2 against Brentford in their last outing. In contrast, Arteta has seen his side win five of their last six, meaning they’re in good form. They are in excellent form and will not want their unbeaten streak to end.
- Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Bet 1: Arsenal to win at odds of 1.80 on Betway
A lack of pressure creates an open clash
Even though this fixture does not affect the league table, that relaxed environment could actually make the game more exciting. The Gunners have kept four consecutive clean sheets.
However, rotating their starting lineup might make them slightly more vulnerable in defence. Across all competitions, Palace have also scored six goals in their last four matches, showing they can still pose an attacking threat.
The fact that neither side have anything to play for might lead to an open game at Selhurst Park. Players will be able to express themselves a bit more. Furthermore, with European finals approaching, this match is unlikely to be overly physical. We’re expecting action at both ends in what should be an entertaining watch for neutral fans.
- Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Bet 2: Both teams to score at odds of 1.61 on Betway
Gyokeres returns to the starting lineup
No player at Arsenal has scored more goals this season than Viktor Gyokeres. The Swedish striker has spread his 21 goals consistently throughout the campaign, scoring in every single tournament he has entered. With 14 Premier League goals, he’s certainly played a major role in their title success.
Additionally, Gyokeres is the bookies’ favourite to score in this match, and that’s no surprise. The striker hasn’t scored in either of Arsenal’s last two league games, but netted four times across five matches before that. Impressively, the 27-year-old has not gone more than two games without a goal since January.
So while there are a host of potential goalscorers on both sides, we’re backing the former Sporting man to deliver in this one. He was rested against Burnley, but Arteta would love to see him get his eye in before the UCL final on May 30th. He is definitely a player that Glasner and the Palace defence will need to be wary of.
- Crystal Palace vs Arsenal Bet 3: Viktor Gyokeres as anytime goalscorer at odds of 2.60 on Betway