Chelsea VS Crystal Palace - Prediction

The 2023 has been a disaster for the London side club, Chelsea FC. With 19 defeats, Chelsea have lost more games than any other side in the Premier League this year. However, they will be desperate to get back on the winning track when they host Crystal Palace this evening at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea had a great chance to extend their winning run during the match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. But the Wolves stunned them, securing a thrilling 2-1 win over Chelsea. The defeat left Chelsea out of the top ten, standing in 11th after 18 games. However, Chelsea would enter the top ten if they can beat Crystal Palace tonight. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, have been struggling in the league since the start of the season. They got only 18 points from the 18 league match, which left them in 15th place in the point table.

Stats&Facts

• Although Chelsea are struggling in the league, they have a brilliant record against Crystal Palace. They have won all their last 11 games against the Eagles in the Premier League.
• This consecutive 11 defeats is the longest losing run for Crystal Palace in their league history.
• Chelsea also have a dominating record at Stamford Bridge against Crystal Palace. Since losing to Crystal Palace in two consecutive home games between 2015 and 2017, Chelsea have won each of their last six home games against the Eagles.
• None of the last 24 matches between Chelsea and Crystal Palace ended in a draw.
• In 63 meetings in the EPL, Chelsea have won 36 games, while Crystal Palace won only 12.
• Chelsea have defeated Crystal Palace in January this year. But since then, the Blues have been winless in their last four London Derbies.

Team News

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has to make some changes in the squad. Palmer and Raheem Sterling have to serve a one-match ban, resulting in they will be missing tonight against Crystal Palace. Lesley Ugochukwu also got a knock during the match against the Wolves. But the good news is Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo have returned to training and should be available for the match. As for Crystal Palace, the manager may recall Eberechi Eze against Chelsea. The Eagles do not have new injury concerns, so they could play with the same squad that played against Brighton. Possible Lineup for Chelsea: Petrovic; Gusto, Disasi, Silva, Colwill; Caicedo, Gallagher; Madueke, Jackson, Mudryk; Broja Possible Lineup for Crystal Palace: Henderson; Clyne, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Lerma, Richards, Eze; Olise, Mateta, Ayew

Prediction: Chelsea 1-2 Palace

As Chelsea will miss two of their most in-form players, Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling, it would be really difficult to beat Crystal Palace. Although Chelsea have a great history against the Eagles, this game is a real chance for Crystal Palace to end their losing run. In addition, Crystal Palace showed a great fighting spirit against Man City. Conceding two goals early in the match, they returned two and stunned the Guardiola boys. Therefore, we expect Crystal Palace to win tonight's game at Stamford Bridge.

Betfair Odds

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