Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: EFL Cup Quarter-Final at the Emirates, 13 Unbeaten in 15 Home Games vs. 5 Unbeaten in 6 Away Games

EFL Cup quarter-final, Arsenal will face Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium on December 23rd. Arsenal are dominant at home, and Palace are solid away.

Arsenal

• ●Last 15 games: 12 wins
• ●Average per game: 2.2 goals scored / 0.53 goals conceded
• ●Last 20 games: 19 games undefeated (95%)

Crystal Palace

• ●Last 32 games: 50% win rate (16 wins)
• ●Average per game: 0.81 goals conceded (solid defense)
• ●Last 30 games: 24 games undefeated (80%)

Arsenal's Dominant Home Form

Recorded 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 6 games. They scored 2 goals per game and conceded only 0.83 goals.

Shots: 14.33 (6.83 shots on target)

Recent 3 Home Games:

• ●3 consecutive wins!
• ●Average per game: 2.33 goals scored / 0.67 goals conceded
• ●Possession: 57.33%

Long-Term Home Record:

• ●Last 20 home games: 75% win rate (15 wins)
• ●Last 20 home games: 55% clean sheets (11 games)
• ●Last 20 home games: 50% won by 2 or more goals (10 games)
• ●Last 15 home games overall: 13 games undefeated (87%)

EFL Cup:

• ●Last 34 games: 19 wins
• ●Last 20 home games: 12 wins
• ●Last 6 home games: 3 losses (Caution!)

Against Palace:

• ●Last 3 games: 2 wins
• ●Last 5 home games: 2 games won by 2 or more goals

Crystal Palace's Solid Away Form

Recorded 3 wins and 3 losses in the last 6 games. They scored 1.33 goals per game and conceded 1.33 goals.

Shots: 14.67 (4.83 shots on target) Possession: 43.67%

Long-Term Away Record:

• ●Last 25 away games: 15 wins (60%)
• ●Last 12 away games: 58% clean sheets (7 games)
• ●Last 6 away games overall: 5 games undefeated (83%)

EFL Cup:

• ●Last 12 games: 6 wins
• ●Last 10 games: 8 games undefeated (80%)
• ●Last 10 games: 40% won by 2 or more goals (4 games)

Overall Competitions:

• ●Last 30 games: 47% won by 2 or more goals (14 games)

Most Recent Game:

• ●1-0 Arsenal win

Eze scored in the 39th minute.

Interesting Stats:

• ●Shots: Arsenal 10 vs Palace 7
• ●Shots on target: Arsenal 3 vs Palace 1
• ●Possession: Arsenal 60% vs Palace 40%
• ●Dangerous Attacks: Arsenal 51 vs Palace 41

Arsenal dominated possession but won narrowly by 1 goal.

Arsenal's 4-3-3

Manager Mikel Arteta's team is dominant at home. Gyökeres is responsible for scoring at the forefront, and Saka and Martinelli attack from the flanks.

Ødegaard and Rice control the midfield, and Timber and Hincapie lead the defense. Their attacking power, with 14.33 shots per game at home, is their weapon.

Crystal Palace's 3-4-2-1

Manager Oliver Glasner's team is solid away. Mateta is responsible for finishing at the forefront, and Nketiah and Pino support the attack.

Wharton and Kamada guard the midfield, and Guehi and Lacroix lead the defense. Their defense, recording 58% clean sheets away, is their weapon.

1. Arsenal's Home Dominance

They have won 15 out of 20 home games. And 55% clean sheets. They seem likely to overwhelm Palace.

2. Palace's Unbeaten Away Run

5 games undefeated in 6 away games. 8 undefeated in 10 EFL Cup games. Can they withstand Arsenal's home advantage?

3. EFL Cup Experience

Palace are strong in cup competitions with 8 undefeated in 10 EFL Cup games. Arsenal have recorded 3 losses in 6 home games. This could be a variable.

analysis Probability:

• ●Arsenal Win: 40%
• ●Predicted Score: 2-1
• ●Total Goals: Expected Over 2.5 goals

The algorithm predicts a narrow victory for Arsenal. Home advantage is a decisive factor. However, the probability is low due to Palace's unbeaten away run and EFL Cup experience.

Arsenal (4-3-3)

• ●GK: Raya
• ●DF: White, Timber, Hincapie, Calafiori
• ●MF: Zubimendi, Rice, Ødegaard
• ●FW: Saka, Gyökeres, Martinelli

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)

• ●GK: Henderson
• ●DF: Richards, Lacroix, Guehi
• ●MF: Clyne, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell
• ●AM: Pino, Nketiah
• ●FW: Mateta

A really close game is expected. Arsenal are dominant at home, but Palace are really solid away. The EFL Cup quarter-final knockout makes it even more tense.

The predicted score is 2-1 for Arsenal. Arsenal will dominate possession at home and score 2 goals, while Palace will score one consolation goal. A narrow win is expected, just like in the past.

Arsenal have won 15 out of 20 home games. 55% clean sheets, 50% wins by 2 or more goals. They are really strong. But they have recorded 3 losses in the last 6 EFL Cup home games. They have to be careful in cup competitions.

Palace are 5 games undefeated in 6 away games. 8 undefeated in 10 EFL Cup games. They are a really strong team in cup competitions. They can withstand Arsenal's home advantage.

The past head-to-head was really close. Arsenal won 1-0, but Palace were also threatening enough. A similar pattern is expected this time.

Over 2.5 goals is expected. Arsenal score 2 goals per game, and Palace are also offensive. Both teams are likely to score.

Since it's a knockout tournament, extra time or penalties are also possible. If it ends in a draw in regular time, it goes to extra time.

If Arsenal win, they will advance to the EFL Cup semi-finals. If Palace win, it will be a big upset. They can continue their unbeaten EFL Cup run.