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While the Gunners will be keen to maintain momentum across all competitions, this midweek clash comes against a Palace side that has been stretched to its limits in recent days.
Palace have juggled between Conference League football on Thursday, a demanding league fixture against Leeds at the weekend, and now a trip to the Emirates Stadium.
That congested schedule could prove decisive as Arsenal chase a place in the semi-finals against Chelsea.
Arsenal – Crystal Palace, Tuesday, 8:00 pm
Arsenal v Crystal Palace tips
• Arsenal to win - 23/50 with Bet365
• Over 1.5 total goals - 7/25 with Bet365
• Eberechi Eze to play 2+ shots - 9/25 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Arsenal to win
Arsenal look well placed to progress, especially given their formidable home form this season. Arteta’s men have won nine successive matches at the Emirates across all competitions and have scored at least twice in eight of their last nine home outings.
History also leans heavily in their favour. The Gunners are unbeaten in the last eight meetings with Crystal Palace (W7, D1), including a thrilling 3-2 victory at this same stage of the EFL Cup last season.
Palace, meanwhile, appear to be suffering from fixture congestion. Oliver Glasner has rotated heavily in recent weeks, including wholesale changes in the 4-1 defeat to Leeds, and cohesion has clearly suffered. With Arsenal winning 10 of their last 12 Tuesday fixtures, backing the hosts to get the job done looks a sensible starting point.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Arsenal beats Crystal Palace in regular time.
Over 1.5 total goals
Arsenal’s attacking output at home has been relentless, while Palace’s recent away games have been far more open than their reputation suggests.
Four of the Eagles’ last five away fixtures have featured over 2.5 goals, and the away side has failed to score in just one of Palace’s last nine matches overall.
Even if Arteta rotates his squad, Arsenal’s depth has consistently delivered in cup competitions, while Palace’s defensive solidity has dipped amid heavy rotation. With Arsenal also scoring after the 70th minute in five consecutive home matches, late goals could push this comfortably beyond 1.5 goals.
Tip: Over 1.5 total goals @ 7/25
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are at least two goals in the game between Arsenal and Crystal Palace.
Eberechi Eze to play 2+ shots
Eberechi Eze has registered at least two shots in each of his EFL Cup appearances for Arsenal this season.
With Martin Odegaard’s return pushing him down the pecking order, this cup tie presents an opportunity for the former Palace man to make a statement against his old club.
Expect Eze to play with freedom in advanced areas as he looks to force his way back into Arteta’s strongest XI, making another multi-shot outing a strong possibility.
Tip: Eberechi Eze to play 2+ shots @ 9/25
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Eberechi Eze plays at least two shots against his former side Crystal Palace.
Arsenal v Crystal Palace odds
• Arsenal - 23/50 with Bet365
• Draw - 31/10 with Bet365
• Crystal Palace - 11/2 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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