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Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Prediction – Premier League

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Here you will find the best prediction for Chelsea vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent records and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this encounter between Chelsea and Crystal Palace.

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Chelsea

  • 17 August 2025 – 13::00
  • Premier League

  • 2025/2026
  • Normal Time – Round 1
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Crystal Palace


Betting tip and prediction for this match between Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

The best prediction for Chelsea vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League is that both teams will score. While Chelsea is expected to dominate the match, Crystal Palace has shown they can produce entertaining football, creating numerous scoring opportunities. Therefore, an open match is anticipated, with chances likely to present themselves at both ends of the pitch.

Match preview: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Chelsea and Crystal Palace will clash at Stamford Bridge for the first round of the Premier League. Historically, the home team has the upper hand in their last five encounters, having secured 4 wins and 1 draw. However, their most recent meeting at this venue took place on 01-09-2024, which ended in a 1-1 stalemate, with goals from Nicolas Jackson (25′) for Chelsea and Eberechi Eze (53′) for Crystal Palace.

Team analysis: Chelsea

Chelsea enter this season after finishing 4th last year. They come into this match after a resounding 4-1 victory against Milan at home. Over their last ten home games across all competitions, Chelsea has won 8, drawn 1, and lost just 1. Their attack has been consistent, scoring at least once in each of their last 10 matches. Additionally, they frequently take the lead, having scored the first goal in 13 of their last 15 fixtures, managing to maintain a half-time advantage in 10 of those.

The Chelsea squad boasts a solid offensive strategy, usually employing a 4-3-3 formation that facilitates quick transitions, primarily attacking down the flanks. Key players include Pedro Neto, João Pedro, and Jamie Gittens. They are particularly effective when utilizing the pace offered by Reece James on the right flank. Unfortunately, they will be without the injured Benoît Badiashile and Levi Colwill for this match.

Team analysis: Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace will be making their first appearance in this edition, having finished 12th in the previous season. Their last match ended in a penalty shootout defeat to Liverpool in the Super Cup, following a 3-3 draw. In their last 10 away matches, they achieved 4 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses. Their attack has also been quite effective, scoring in 8 of their last 10 encounters. Of note, they have conceded the first goal in 5 out of 15 games, with only one successful comeback.

Having won on penalties against Liverpool, Crystal Palace enters this match with a morale boost, having claimed the Community Shield title. They will likely adopt a 3-4-3 formation, focusing their play on the flanks, and relying on the creativity of Eberechi Eze, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Ismaïla Sarr. Additionally, Daichi Kamada will play a crucial role in the midfield, controlling the tempo of the match. They will be without Eddie Nketiah, Cheick Doucouré, Matheus France, Caleb Kporha, and Chadi Riad due to injuries.

The best prediction for Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (prediction for live betting)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple betting)
Both teams to score (risky prediction)

Will both teams score? Yes

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