Preview: Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2025-26

All of the last three matches between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Crystal Palace are all set to lock horns with Chelsea FC for their matchweek 23 fixture of the 2025-26 English Premier League. This is going to be an interesting outing, taking place at Selhurst Park.

The Eagles will be at home, but it won’t make things any easier for them. They are currently on a poor run of form and are likely to struggle in their upcoming game as well. Crystal Palace have been knocked out of the FA Cup and are coming in after facing a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Sunderland in their previous league fixture.

Chelsea FC have performed well in their last two matches and will be keen to extend their winning run. They secured a 2-0 win against Brentford in their previous Premier League contest. The Blues are in sixth place on the points table at the moment and a win here is likely to help them get into the top four.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England 
• Stadium: Selhurst Park
• Date: Sunday, January 25
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 p.m. IST/ 02:00 p.m. GMT/ 09:00 a.m. ET/ 06:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Darren England
• VAR: In use

Selhurst on Sunday 👊 pic.twitter.com/o4FIlnEOJF

— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) January 20, 2026

Form:

Crystal Palace: D-L-D-L-L

Chelsea: L-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Yéremy Pino (Crystal Palace)

Yeremy Pino is coming in after scoring a goal against the Black Cats, but it was not enough for Crystal Palace to avoid the defeat. He will now be looking to step up his game yet again. Pino can control the ball well in the midfield and is also capable of scoring goals. In 20 EPL appearances this season, he has three goal contributions.

João Pedro (Chelsea)

João Pedro is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front. He was one of the goal scorers for Chelsea in their previous Premier League contest against the Bees. In 22 league matches of the current campaign, he has scored seven goals and has three assists. The 24-year-old will be looking to put up a strong performance here.

Match Facts

• Crystal Palace have failed to secure a win in their last five matches.
• Chelsea FC have won three of their last five games.
• The Blues are unbeaten in 17 meetings with the Eagles.

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Betting Tips and Odds

• Chelsea to win @21/20 BetFred
• Joao Pedro to score @21/10 Ladbrokes
• Goals under 3.5 @4/9 bet365

Injury and Team News

Crystal Palace will miss out on the services of Daichi Kamada as he is injured. Cheick Oumar Doucoure, Daniel Munoz and Edward Nketiah are not yet confirmed to be a part of the squad.

Levi Colwill, Filip Jorgensen and Romeo Lavia are not going to be in action for Chelsea FC as they are injured. Tosin Adarabioyo might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 68

Crystal Palace won: 12

Chelsea won: 38

Draws: 18

Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Lerma; Devenny, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Pino; Mateta

Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sánchez (GK); James, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; João Pedro

Match Prediction

This is going to be an entertaining fixture, where Chelsea FC are likely to come out on top and secure three points against Crystal Palace in the Premier League clash.

Prediction: Palace 1-2 Chelsea

Telecast Details

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