Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.42 · Won ✓
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1.42Odds
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Value bet: Crystal Palace U21 to win @ 2.50 – our chance 47% vs 40% implied by the price (edge +17%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultCrystal Palace U21 to win ✗47% · @2.50
Double chanceEither team to win ✗80% · @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 11.06
Arsenal U21 vs Crystal Palace U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Crystal Palace U21 travel to face Arsenal U21 on Saturday 22 August in the Premier League 2 Division One, with Meadow Park the venue – the ball rolls at 13:00 WAT. In the table, Arsenal U21 are 21st, lower half, on 7 points after 7 matches; Crystal Palace U21 are 17th (lower half) with 8. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Arsenal U21, last 5: LLLLD Their latest outing: 1–5 defeat to Barnet, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Crystal Palace U21, last 5: LDWLW Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Manchester United U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Crystal Palace U21, collecting 1.2 points per game to 0.2 for Arsenal U21.
Head to head
When they last met (13 Apr 2026) it ended Crystal Palace U21 2–0 Arsenal U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Arsenal U21 1.5 xG, Crystal Palace U21 1.8 xG – a total near 3.2. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 63% and GG at 68%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Arsenal U21 34%, draw 20%, Crystal Palace U21 47%.
GG/NG: GG (68%) at 1.42.
Price worth noting: Crystal Palace U21 to win @2.50 – the bookmaker implies 40%, our ratings say 47%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (68%, odds 1.42). Most likely score in line with that pick: Arsenal U21 1–1 Crystal Palace U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Arsenal U2134%fair 2.98 · @2.33
Draw20%fair 5.03 · @3.70
Crystal Palace U2147%fair 2.14 · @2.50
3.24Expected goals
1.46Arsenal U21 xG
1.77Crystal Palace U21 xG
68%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
1–29%
2–17%
0–17%
2–27%
0–26%
From our goals model: Arsenal U21 1.5 – 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 34% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Crystal Palace U21 47%.
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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
