Preview & Prediction: Crystal Palace takes on Chelsea

As Crystal Palace takes on Chelsea at Selhurst Park, the current form and historical data suggest an uphill battle for the home side. Despite Palace’s recent commendable performances, including scoring in their last four home encounters and losing just once in their last five games, they remain the underdogs with odds at 4.25 for a win. Chelsea, with their superior track record against Palace, having won 19 of the last 24 meetings, including the most recent 1-0 victory, are favored at odds of 1.80.

Palace has managed 8 points from their last 5 games, showcasing resilience, particularly in their offense, which has seen them net 8 times in the same period. Moreover, both teams have scored in 4 of these matches, highlighting a potential for goals when Palace play. However, their home form remains a weakness, with an average of just 1 point per game at Selhurst Park this season.

Chelsea, on the other hand, may not have been at their peak, picking up 7 points in their latest 5 fixtures, yet they maintain a formidable away record, averaging 2 points per game. While they too have seen both teams score in 68% of their games this season, Chelsea’s recent struggles in front of goal, failing to score in 2 of their last 5 games, could give Palace a glimmer of hope.

Given the trends and past performances, this match is poised to be competitive. Crystal Palace’s current form suggests they will not go down without a fight, potentially finding the back of the net against a Chelsea defense that has shown vulnerability. However, Chelsea’s dominance in historical head-to-heads and their superior away form make them the likelier side to edge a victory. Expect a closely contested match possibly with both teams scoring, but Chelsea narrowly coming out on top.

Insights

• Crystal Palace has been in good recent form, securing 8 points in the last 5 games with a scoring average of 1.6 points per game.
• Crystal Palace tends to frequently score with goals in their last four home games and 4 of their last 5 games seeing both teams score (BTTS).
• Chelsea displays a slightly weaker form with 7 points from their last 5 games and has struggled with scoring, failing to score in 2 of these fixtures.
• Both teams have a propensity for BTTS, with Crystal Palace at 58% for the season and Chelsea at 68%.
• Historically, Chelsea has dominated their head-to-head encounters, winning 19 out of the last 24 matches between the two sides.
• Crystal Palace is struggling with home form while Chelsea is performing well away, averaging 2 points per game in away fixtures.
• Bookmakers favor Chelsea for winning the match, offering better odds compared to Crystal Palace.
• Previous matches between the two teams have an average of 2.67 total goals, and BTTS has occurred 54% of the time.
• Crystal Palace aims to capitalize on their recent form of 2 games unbeaten as they face a particularly strong Chelsea side.

Match Forecast

• Crystal Palace will likely exploit their strength in attacking down the wings and creating long shot opportunities.
• Chelsea’s defensive vulnerability against skillful players may be challenged by Crystal Palace’s attacking style.
• Crystal Palace’s weakness in keeping possession might lead to Chelsea’s strong counter-attacking opportunities.
• Chelsea may exploit Crystal Palace’s weakness in defending against through ball attacks with their strength in creating through ball chances.
• Set piece situations might be crucial, with Crystal Palace strong in attacking set-pieces and Chelsea strong in defending them.
• Both teams having a weakness in aerial duels might result in fewer aerial challenges or duels won.
• Crystal Palace’s struggle to finish scoring chances could be an advantage for Chelsea, who are strong in finishing.
• Chelsea might utilize their individual skills to create scoring opportunities against Crystal Palace’s defensive weaknesses.
• High likelihood of Crystal Palace attempting numerous shots due to their play style and Chelsea’s vulnerability to opponents creating chances.

Match Facts

• The 0-1 scoreline is the most frequent result when Crystal Palace faces Chelsea at home, occurring 5 times.
• Across all encounters between Crystal Palace and Chelsea FC, 0-1 is the most common score, seen in 7 matches.
• In their last 15 home games against Chelsea, Crystal Palace has won 2 matches, with Chelsea securing 13 victories and no draws. The goal difference stands at 28-9 in favor of Chelsea.
• Over the past 31 meetings, Crystal Palace has won 4 times, with 2 draws and Chelsea winning 25 times, resulting in a goal difference of 63-21 favoring Chelsea.
• Crystal Palace last defeated Chelsea at home in 2017.
• Chelsea FC defeated Crystal Palace in both matchups last season (2-1 at home and 3-1 away).
• Crystal Palace scores 33% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minute.
• Chelsea FC nets 21% of their goals between the 16th and 30th minute.
• Crystal Palace hasn’t won in their last 4 consecutive home matches.
• Chelsea FC is unbeaten in their last 7 away fixtures.
• Crystal Palace failed to score in 4 out of their 10 home league games this season.
• Chelsea FC failed to score in 2 out of their 10 away league games this season.
• Crystal Palace’s home record for this season is 1-4-4.
• Chelsea FC’s away record for this season is 6-2-1.
• Tyrick Mitchell leads Crystal Palace in assists with 3, while Cole Palmer tops Chelsea with 6 assists.
• A year ago, Chelsea FC ranked 11th with 25 points; they’re now 4th with 35 points.
• Crystal Palace wins the first half in 37% of their matches, while Chelsea does so in 46% of theirs.
• When playing away, Chelsea FC has the edge in halftimes, winning 46%.
• Their last meeting ended in a 1-1 draw.
• Crystal Palace wins 69% of their home games when leading 1-0.
• Chelsea FC triumphs in 73% of their away matches when leading 0-1.
• When trailing 0-1 at home, Crystal Palace wins 20% of their matches.
• When trailing 1-0 away, Chelsea FC secures victory in 18% of their games.
• In the Premier League, Chelsea FC has performed better than Crystal Palace.
• Chelsea FC’s recent form over the last 5 matches outshines that of Crystal Palace.
• Chelsea hasn’t lost any of their last 5 matches against Crystal Palace across all competitions.
• In their last 5 encounters, Crystal Palace failed to win any, Chelsea won 4, with 1 draw.
• Chelsea FC remains undefeated in their last 5 Premier League matches against Crystal Palace.
• Crystal Palace is yet to win in their last 5 Premier League games against Chelsea FC.
• On average, Crystal Palace scores 0.8 goals per match against Chelsea, with Chelsea netting 1.8.
• The average goal count in matches between Crystal Palace and Chelsea FC is 2.6.
• The first half of matches between these teams averages 1.2 goals.
• Both teams did not secure a win in their last Premier League match.
• Crystal Palace averages 1.96 goals at home, while Chelsea FC averages 1.93 on their travels.
• Crystal Palace scores 35% of their goals between the 46th and 60th minute, the highest percentage in the league.
• In the Premier League, Crystal Palace’s performance is superior to Chelsea FC’s.