Having shown a fighting spirit recently in Premier League, Crystal Palace are preparing to face Chelsea in Round 20. The Eagles will welcome the Blues at Selhurst Park on Saturday, 4 January. Chelsea are out of form heading into this game with back-to-back defeats against Fulham and Ipswich in Premier League.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Match Preview
Crystal Palace have improved their performance lately, losing twice only against Arsenal in the last nine games across EFL Cup and Premier League. The Eagles entertained Southampton in the previous match and came from behind to seal a 2-1 victory to end a three-game winless run in the league. However, Palace needs more discipline at Selhurst Park to make a significant, having won only one in the last five home games, losing two. Enduring a tough campaign, Crysta Palace have secured only four victories in 19 rounds to stand in the fifteenth position in the standings.
Chelsea traveled to Ipswich in the previous fixture and conceded an upsetting 2-0 defeat. Since the end of a brilliant eight-game winning streak in all competitions, the Blues are now undefeated in the last three fixtures. The recent away record undermines confidence in their abilities, earning only one point against relegation-threatened Ipswich and Everton. Losing eight of the nine points in the last three league outings, Chelsea are dropped to the fourth position in the standings.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Head-to-Head Record
Chelsea had a clear-cut lead against Crystal Palace with a 14-game winning run before the previous encounter this season, ending in a 1-1 home draw. At Selhurst Park, the Blues have emerged victorious in the last six meetings in a row.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 01/09/24 | Chelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 13/02/24 | Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea | Premier League |
| 28/12/23 | Chelsea 2-1 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 15/01/23 | Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| 01/10/22 | Crystal Palace 1-2 Chelsea | Premier League |
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Adam Wharton and Matheus Franca will be unavailable for Crystal Palace against Chelsea due to injuries. On the other hand, Chelsea’s injury list features Wesley Fofana, Benoît Badiashile, Ben Chilwell, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall while Mykhailo Mudryk is suspended. Romeo Lavia is expected to make a comeback this Saturday.
Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup
Henderson (GK); Chalobah, Lacroix, Guéhi; Muñoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Ese; Mateta.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup
Sánchez (GK); Gusto, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernández, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Sancho, Jackson.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Match Prediction
Crystal Palace will seek to exploit Chelsea’s struggles away from Stamford Bridge. The Eagles have also lost only one of their last five Premier League games, including draws against Bournemouth and Manchester City and a victory over Brighton and Southampton. Given the current state of affairs, we predict a closely contested encounter, most likely concluding in a draw.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Predicted Result: 1-1 draw
