Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Blues attack is like a livewire in every match.

Crystal Palace will square off against Chelsea in their upcoming game in the Premier League 2024/25 season. The Eagles are 15th in the points table with 19 points in 20 games. They have won four matches, drawn eight games, and lost seven matches.

The Blues are fourth in the points table with 35 points in 19 matches. They have won 10 matches, drawn five matches, and lost four games.

The Eagles have won their last game against Southampton in the Premier League. The Blues have lost their last game against Ipswich.

Kickoff:

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM IST

Venue: Selhurst Park

Form:

Crystal Palace (in all competitions): W-D-L-L-W

Chelsea (in all competitions): L-L-D-W-W

Players to watch out for:

Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace):

Jean-Philippe Mateta is the player to watch out for Crystal Palace in this game. He has scored seven goals and provided two assists in the 23 games played across competitions so far this season. Jean-Philippe Mateta, the French striker for Crystal Palace, is known for his physicality, speed, and goal-scoring prowess. His aerial ability and finishing make him a significant threat.

When you book tunnel club tickets and see JP after full-time 😅#CPFC // #BHACRY pic.twitter.com/bK5O3ZtISD

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) December 15, 2024

Cole Palmer (Chelsea):

Cole Palmer is the player to watch out for Chelsea in this game. He has scored 12 goals and provided six assists in the 21 games across competitions. His dribbling, passing, and goal-scoring from various angles showcase his maturity. His work ethic and consistency at a young age are sensational.

Effortless elegance from Cole Palmer 🩰 pic.twitter.com/TfU7YBw3BW

— Premier League (@premierleague) December 30, 2024

Match Facts:

• The most common result of matches between Crystal Palace and Chelsea FC when Crystal Palace are playing at home is 0-1. Five matches have ended with this result.
• During the last 15 meetings with Crystal Palace playing at home, Crystal Palace have won two times, there have been zero draws while Chelsea FC have won 13 times.
• Last season Chelsea FC won both games against Crystal Palace (2-1 at home and 3-1 away).

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Betting Tips and Odds:

• Chelsea to win: 1.95 as per Betsson
• Total goals over 2.5: 1.65 as per 1xBet
• Both teams to score -Yes: 1.86 as per Winmatch

Injuries and Team News:

Adam Wharton and Matheus Franca will miss the game for Crystal Palace.

Benoit Badiashile, Carney Chukwuemeka, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Romeo Lavia, and Wesley Fofana will miss the game for the visitors with injuries.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches: 31

Crystal Palace won: 4

Chelsea won: 25

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineup:

Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Henderson; Chalobah, Lacroix, Richards; Munoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta

Chelsea Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Jorgensen; Disasi, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Felix; Nkunku

Match Prediction:

Enzo Maresca’s side are expected to win this game against Crystal Palace.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 Chelsea

Telecast Details:

India: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar

UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV

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