Arsenal travel to Selhurst Park as Premier League Champions on Sunday and are looking to round off the campaign with a win, while Crystal Palace aim to spoil the party and secure a top-half finish. The Gunners have been ruthless in both boxes all year, whereas Palace are looking for consistency in their final outing before the Conference League Final. Kick-off is at 16:00 on Sunday, 24 May and you can find our match preview and best bets below.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result Draw | 3/1 @ Bet365 (25.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | With both sides expected to rotate ahead of their upcoming European finals, Arsenal and Crystal Palace may approach Sunday’s game with caution as they look to avoid injuries and preserve confidence. A low-intensity contest could be on the cards, and a draw appears a strong possibility on the final day. |
| Correct Score 1-1 | 8/1 @ Matchbook (11.1%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Both teams have found the net in six of Crystal Palace’s last 10 Premier League matches, while Arsenal have scored in each of their previous 15 league outings. Although the Gunners have remained strong defensively for much of the season, seven of those 15 games have still seen both sides score, and a more relaxed approach on the final day could lead to chances at both ends. |
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How both teams go into Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
Crystal Palace have an impressive recent record on the final day at Selhurst Park and are unbeaten in 12 top flight season finales on home soil. However, with a Conference League final against Roma still to come next week, Oliver Glasner may have one eye on Europe despite Arsenal arriving as newly crowned champions.
The Eagles head into Sunday without a win in their last six Premier League matches and defensive issues have continued to hurt them in recent weeks. Arsenal have also dominated this fixture in recent seasons, winning eight of the previous nine meetings, including a 5-1 victory at Selhurst Park last season.
Arsenal have finally ended their long wait for another Premier League title after years of near misses under Mikel Arteta. Manchester City’s draw with Bournemouth confirmed the Gunners as champions and sparked huge celebrations across north London, with the club winning the league for the first time since 2003-04.
While attention may already be turning towards the summer, Arsenal still have the chance to finish the campaign strongly on the final day. Victory would take them to 85 points, and the Gunners also head into the weekend with an outstanding record in the last round of Premier League fixtures, winning each of their previous 14 matches on the final day.
Crystal Palace team news
Crystal Palace are dealing with several defensive concerns ahead of Sunday’s clash, with Chris Richards ruled out after suffering torn ankle ligaments against Brentford. Oliver Glasner is hopeful Maxence Lacroix and Chadi Riad were only affected by cramp, although Jefferson Lerma or Nathaniel Clyne may be required in defence if either player misses out. Borna Sosa has returned to fitness, but Cheick Doucoure and former Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah remain unavailable.
Arsenal team news
Arsenal could welcome Mikel Merino back into the squad after the midfielder returned to training this week, while David Raya, William Saliba and Bukayo Saka are also being monitored ahead of the final day. Jurrien Timber remains a major doubt after missing recent matches through injury.
Mikel Arteta may choose to rotate his side before the Champions League final, which could hand opportunities to players such as Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke and Gabriel Jesus, who may be making his final appearance for the club.
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal odds
Season Form & Standings
2025/26 season to date
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 1 | 37 | 25 | 7 | 5 | 69 | 26 | +43 | 82 |
| Crystal Palace | 15 | 37 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 40 | 49 | -9 | 45 |
Head-to-Head
Last 6 Meetings
Arsenal are unbeaten in the last six meetings between these sides, with a record of three wins and three draws. Palace last beat Arsenal over two years ago, and the Gunners have scored at least once in each of the last six.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 23/12/25 | Crystal Palace 1-1 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 26/10/25 | Crystal Palace 1-0 Arsenal | EFL Cup |
| 23/04/25 | Crystal Palace 2-2 Arsenal | Premier League |
| 21/12/24 | Arsenal 1-5 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 18/12/24 | Crystal Palace 3-2 Arsenal | EFL Cup |
| 21/04/24 | Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
Will Arsenal’s class show despite Palace’s home edge?
With nothing to play for here and with both teams having one eye on a European final, a low-intensity affair could be on the cards. Arsenal look the obvious bet, but after a few days of celebration, backing the draw at 3/1 with Matchbook looks the best bet on the final day.
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