- 1 Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: a guard of honour for the champions, and a bit of European prep on the side
- 2 Crystal Palace already have Leipzig on the brain
- 3 Arsenal are basking in glory before the Champions League
- 4 Expected lineups
- 5 Football prediction Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
- 6 First, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information can change
- 9 Your responsibility
- 10 Responsible gambling first
- 11 Legal age
- 12 About the images
Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: a guard of honour for the champions, and a bit of European prep on the side 
It all comes to an end for the 2025-2026 season, and this one should have a celebratory feel in the capital. Crystal Palace host Arsenal in a game where both sides can basically switch off. Let’s not kid ourselves, there is nothing left riding on the result for either London club on Sunday afternoon. The visitors arrive with the English title stitched firmly onto their chests, while the hosts already have one eye on next week’s historic continental final.
Crystal Palace already have Leipzig on the brain 
Crystal Palace’s end to the season has been shaped almost entirely by their remarkable Conference League run. Oliver Glasner has pulled off the trick of guiding Palace all the way to a European final, a landmark date that has completely pushed league matters into the background. In the league, Palace have been crawling along and come into this on a run of six straight matches without a win. Their defending has also looked shaky lately, with at least two goals conceded in each of their recent outings.
Even so, Palace have one eye-catching record to protect in front of their own fans: they have never lost on the final day of a Premier League season at Selhurst Park. Glasner should use the occasion to rotate heavily and keep his big names fresh for the trip to Germany. Expect a Palace side playing with a bit more freedom, out there to enjoy themselves and give the fans something to smile about. For Palace, this derby is the perfect dress rehearsal to sharpen the edges without taking pointless risks.
Arsenal are basking in glory before the Champions League 
At the other end, Arsenal arrive in a mood of pure celebration and huge relief. After finishing second for three years running, they have finally landed the English title thanks to Manchester City slipping up in midweek. Mikel Arteta’s men have ended 22 years of waiting, sparking wild scenes across north London. A win on Sunday would take Arsenal to a very respectable 85 points and round off a title-winning campaign in style.
Arsenal also have a ridiculous record on this final league weekend, having won their last 14 closing-day matches in the league. But their minds will inevitably be elsewhere too, with the Champions League final coming up in the next few days. Arteta now has to strike the right balance: keep Arsenal sharp, but avoid any last-minute injuries. Arsenal’s forwards, freed from any real pressure, will look to exploit Palace’s generosity at the back and put on a show. For the travelling supporters, this is a handy chance to salute their heroes before they go after European glory.
Expected lineups
Crystal Palace : Benitez ; Canvot, Riad, Lacroix ; Munoz, Lerma, Hughes, Sosa ; Sarr, Johnson ; Strand Larsen
Arsenal : Kepa ; Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie ; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Lewis-Skelly ; Madueke, Jesus, Martinelli
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Football prediction Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
Arsenal to win
This final Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Arsenal should be messy enough, with both clubs looking ahead to their European dates. The original preview leaned towards a rather flat draw because of the expected rotation, but Arsenal’s squad depth should tip the scales.
Arteta’s men are riding a wave of confidence after sealing the title and have a long-standing habit of finishing the season strongly. Against an Eagles back line that has looked soft for weeks and is probably already thinking about Leipzig, the champions’ second string should fancy their chances. Back the visitors to finish the domestic campaign on a high.
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