The EFL Cup quarter-finals continue on Tuesday as Arsenal welcome Crystal Palace to the Emirates Stadium, with a semi-final showdown against Chelsea awaiting the winner. Mikel Arteta’s side arrive in formidable form, unbeaten at home this season and eager to extend their dominance on familiar ground. Palace, meanwhile, make the short trip across London amid a congested schedule, hoping their strong away-day resilience can help them upset the odds and book a place in the last four.
Before diving into Tuesday’s clash, here’s a quick look at the EFL Cup outright market. Manchester City head the betting at 7/4, with Arsenal close behind at 12/5. Chelsea follow at 7/2, while holders Newcastle are priced at 9/2. Crystal Palace complete the outright market at 18/1.
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Arsenal return to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening as Mikel Arteta’s men welcome Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup quarter-finals, with a semi-final clash against Chelsea awaiting the winner. The Gunners continue to set the standard this season and arrive in buoyant mood after edging Everton 1–0 away from home on Saturday, a result that marked their 12th league win of the campaign and kept them top of the Premier League table, two points clear of Manchester City with 39 points from 17 matches.
Across all competitions, Arsenal have been remarkably consistent, winning 21 of their 26 matches to date while suffering just two defeats. Their League Cup journey began in the third round and has been handled with minimal fuss, recording back-to-back 2–0 victories away to Port Vale and at home to Brighton. At the Emirates, the Gunners have been nothing short of formidable, remaining unbeaten in London this season with 12 wins from 13 home matches across all competitions. Defensive solidity has also underpinned that run, with Arsenal keeping nine clean sheets in their 12 home victories.
Crystal Palace make the short trip across London facing a demanding schedule, with this quarter-final marking their third match in the space of six days following recent European commitments. Oliver Glasner’s side have already played 28 matches in all competitions this season, returning a mixed but respectable record of 12 wins, nine draws and seven defeats. They arrive off the back of a heavy 4–1 league defeat away to Leeds United, a setback that saw the Eagles slip to eighth in the Premier League standings with 26 points from 17 matches.
Palace’s route to the quarter-finals was less straightforward. After entering the competition in the third round, they required penalties to overcome Millwall following a 1–1 draw, before producing an impressive display to eliminate Liverpool 3–0 at Anfield. Away from home, the Eagles have been particularly effective this season, winning nine of their 12 matches on the road across all competitions while losing just three. They are yet to draw away from home and have failed to score only once, a blank that came against Arsenal earlier this season.
Head-to-Head
Arsenal have dominated this fixture in recent years and remain unbeaten in their last eight meetings with Crystal Palace in all competitions (W7 D1). Earlier this season, the Gunners claimed a narrow 1–0 win when these two met at the Emirates.
Betting
Arsenal 14/25
Draw 3/1
Crystal Palace 19/4
Verdict
Arsenal have been formidable at the Emirates this season, but Crystal Palace carry enough quality to make this uncomfortable. The Eagles’ heavy defeat at Leeds can largely be put down to a demanding schedule, and with a semi-final place on the line they should approach this tie with real intent. While Arsenal’s defensive record at home has been excellent, likely rotation in the cup could give Palace an opening. Despite the Gunners edging the league meeting earlier this season, both sides look capable of finding the net here, though Arsenal’s consistency and home advantage should ultimately see them through.
Suggested Bet: Arsenal to win & Both Teams to Score at 57/20
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