Arsenal U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 prediction & analysis
68%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.42 · Won ✓
7/10Rating
1.42Odds
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Value bet: Crystal Palace U21 to win @ 2.50 – our chance 48% vs 40% implied by the price (edge +20%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultCrystal Palace U21 to win ✗48% · @2.50
Double chanceEither team to win ✗81% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.42
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.95
Arsenal U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League 2 Division One sees Arsenal U21 take on Crystal Palace U21 on Saturday 22 August, kicking off at 13:00 (WAT) at Meadow Park. Arsenal U21 are 21st with 7 points from 7 games (in the bottom half), while Crystal Palace U21 sit 17th on 8 points (in the bottom half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Arsenal U21's last 5: LLLLD Most recently they lost to Barnet 1–5 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Crystal Palace U21's last 5: LDWLW Most recently they lost to Manchester United U21 0–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Crystal Palace U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.2 points a game against 0.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 13 April 2026, finished Crystal Palace U21 2–0 Arsenal U21.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 1.4 for Arsenal U21 and 1.8 for Crystal Palace U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 63% and both teams to score at 68%.
Value angle: Crystal Palace U21 to win at 2.50 – 48% on our numbers against 40% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 68% chance at odds of 1.42. Predicted score: Arsenal U21 1–1 Crystal Palace U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Arsenal U2133%fair 3.05 · @2.33
Draw19%fair 5.19 · @3.70
Crystal Palace U2148%fair 2.09 · @2.50
3.24Expected goals
1.44Arsenal U21 xG
1.80Crystal Palace U21 xG
68%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–29%
2–17%
0–17%
2–27%
0–26%
From our goals model: Arsenal U21 1.4 – 1.8 Crystal Palace U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Arsenal U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win Arsenal U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
On our numbers Arsenal U21 have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Crystal Palace U21 48%.
How many goals will there be in Arsenal U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Arsenal U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
Our predicted score is Arsenal U21 1–1 Crystal Palace U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Arsenal U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
Arsenal U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Meadow Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
