Last Updated on August 16, 2023 4:57 pm by Erwin Noguera
Matchday 2 of the Premier League presents Arsenal with a far-from-simple visit against Crystal Palace, two teams that started the English soccer season with a victory.
The Eagles beat Sheffield United 1-0 as visitors, thanks to a goal by Odsonne Edouard, one of the club’s most outstanding attacking players.
The Gunners suffered but defeated Nottingham Forest 2-1 with goals from Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka, who is one of the most decisive players in the Premier League.
When:
Monday, August 21 at 3:00 am ET at the Selhurst Park
Moneyline odds:
Crystal Palace +475
Arsenal -181
Draw Offs:
+320
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Why Bet on Crystal Palace?
Unlike last season, this season Crystal Palace wants to aspire to the top half of the table, so they ratified Roy Hodgson and signed two midfielders who can give a leap in quality.
The Eagles have just beaten Sheffield United 1-0 and now return to their home ground, where they have a short unbeaten run of five games without defeat. The last time they lost was on March 11 this year against Manchester City.
Hodgson’s squad secured the signing of promising Brazilian youngster Matheus Franca (19), who plays as a midfielder, and also signed midfielder Jefferson Lerma, who has excelled in recent years with Bournemouth and was the Man of the Match last weekend.
Michael Olise, who plays as a forward, is the only player in doubt for the game versus Arsenal.
Why Bet on Arsenal?
Last season, Arsenal came close to snatching the Premier League title from the all-powerful Manchester City, but in the end, Mikel Arteta’s team began to drop its performance, losing important points at home, and faltered due to some shortcomings in the roster that they tried to solve in the transfer market.
The Gunners beat Nottingham Forest, 2-1, suffering more than they should have against an opponent that is called to fight against relegation. However, the London team has a stronger squad with the signings of defender Jurrien Timber, midfielder Declan Rice, and striker Kai Havertz, which not only puts them in the fight for the Premier League but also in their desire to have a good Champions League.
It is worth noting that counting the end of last season, Arsenal won only four of their last 10 games and scored in eight of those matches.
Arteta has Timber injured and is awaiting the return of left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko and striker Gabriel Jesús.
Final Betting Analysis: Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal
An interesting duel will take place at Crystal Palace’s home, with a good local team against a team that is called to compete neck and neck in the league against Manchester City. The favorite to take the three points is Arteta’s Arsenal, for all the work he brings with him and, above all, for the possible return of Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus.
The numbers at MyBookie.ag have Arsenal as the favorite, as the Moneyline for them shows -181, meanwhile Crystal Palace has +475 and the Draw is +320.
Last season the Gunners won the clash at Palace’s home ground 2-0, with goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Marc Guéhi (own goal). Arteta’s side have won two of their last five visits to the Eagles, who have claimed another two victories in that span.
Go for a straight win for Arsenal in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at -181, you will gain $55 for a total payout of $155.
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