EFL Cup Soccer Prediction: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace

The EFL Cup is back with a thrilling quarter-final clash between Arsenal and Crystal Palace. This match will take place at the Emirates Stadium in London and promises to be an exciting encounter. Our keyword for this analysis is EFL Cup soccer prediction.

Recent Form and Context about EFL Cup soccer prediction

After back-to-back Premier League draws, Arsenal missed the chance to make up ground in the title race. Mikel Arteta’s men must quickly park their disappointment ahead of this Carabao Cup quarter-final clash against Crystal Palace. Arriving on the back of an eight-match unbeaten run (W5, D3), Arsenal may be quietly confident of reaching their first semi-final in this competition since the 2020/21 season.

Arsenal has historically struggled in this competition, winning eight FA Cups in the seasons following their last League Cup win in 1992/93. Fast forward 32 years, and Arsenal could be about to take one step closer to ending their wait to lift this trophy. They come into this match on the back of an impressive 15-game unbeaten home run (W12, D3), with two of their last three home London derbies ending in 5-0 wins (W3).

Betting Tip: Arsenal to Win

Given Arsenal’s strong form and dominant head-to-head record, betting on Arsenal to win is a solid choice. Their recent performances and home advantage make them the clear favorites to come out on top in this EFL Cup soccer prediction.

Crystal Palace’s Challenges and Strengths

On the other side, Crystal Palace can take heart from knocking out Champions League-caliber opponents Aston Villa on their way to this quarter-final. A thumping 3-1 win against rivals Brighton on Sunday eased their relegation concerns a little. Palace can at least enjoy this occasion as they are amongst the final eight for the first time since reaching the semi-finals in 2011/12.

That remains the joint-deepest Palace has ever gone in the League Cup. With the Eagles soaring to seven unbeaten games across their last nine away from home (W4, D3, L2), matching that achievement may not be beyond the realms of possibility. However, Palace has failed to win any of their last 11 away London derbies against Premier League opponents (D6, L7), which could provide a reality check for Oliver Glasner’s men.

Higher Odds Alternatives

For those looking to maximize their returns, consider these higher odds alternatives:

• Arsenal to Win and Over 2.5 Goals: Combining a victory for Arsenal with a high-scoring game offers higher returns.
• Arsenal to Win Both Halves: This bet predicts Arsenal winning both halves of the match, providing even higher odds.
• Arsenal to Win 3-0: Predicting a specific scoreline can offer attractive odds while still aligning with the main betting tip.