Chelsea vs Crystal Palace - Insights, Forecasts, and Top Wagers Analysis
Chelsea faces Crystal Palace in the English Premier League on Sunday. The Blues have faced some challenges under Enzo Maresca, losing two out of four games in all competitions. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace has struggled in the league this season, losing both of their opening matches after a stellar finish to last season.
Chelsea's Struggles and Improvements
Chelsea's final 15 league matches of last term saw just one loss, with a strong run of 10 wins and two draws at home. However, their start to this campaign has been less impressive, with a 2-0 home loss to Man City under their new manager, Enzo Maresca. To turn things around, they secured a 5-2 victory against Wolves and a 2-0 win against Servette in the Europa Conference League qualifying first leg, albeit suffering a 2-1 defeat in the return leg.
Injury and Team News
Reece James remains suspended for Chelsea, while Romeo Lavia is an injury doubt and Pedro Neto may also be unavailable due to a knock. Meanwhile, Joao Felix makes a welcome return after scoring on his debut against Wolves. In their midfield, Noni Madueke should keep his place, with Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson vying for positions.
Motivation and Flexibility
Chelsea aims to dominate possession and will be looking to secure a win in this home match. However, their defensive shortcomings may leave space for Crystal Palace to exploit on counter-attacks.
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Crystal Palace's Form and Fortune
Last season, Crystal Palace ended their campaign with an impressive seven-match winning streak. Highlights included a 1-0 victory at Liverpool, a 5-2 thrashing of West Ham, and a 4-0 demolition of Man Utd. However, their debut in this season's league resulted in a late 2-1 loss at Brentford. A 2-0 home defeat to West Ham followed, before a 4-0 win against Norwich in the Carabao Cup restored some confidence.
Transfer Rumors and Team News
Snap up Maxence Lacroix from Wolfsburg for £18m, or even Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah for around £30m, before the transfer deadline. However, Chadli Riad is expected to be sidelined with a knee injury.
A Mix of Defensive Solidity and Attacking Flair
Crystal Palace's approach combines solid defensive work in a back five with quick, enterprising attacks. They will hope for a point in the league, and could settle for a draw at Stamford Bridge.
Key Stats
- Chelsea has won 10 out of their last 13 home games in the Premier League.
- Chelsea has scored 2+ goals in 13 of their last 15 league matches.
- Chelsea's Cole Palmer scored 27 goals last season.
- Crystal Palace has won 6 of their last 9 league matches.
- Crystal Palace has lost their last 14 matches against Chelsea (all competitions).
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Verdict
Chelsea has a strong home record and impressive firepower, while Crystal Palace's unpredictability makes them candidates for an upset. However, the hosts are clear favorites for this match.
*Best Bet: Both Teams to Score at 1.52*
Value Bet: Chelsea win and both teams to score at 2.85**
Goalscorer Tip: Cole Palmer to score anytime at 2.05
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- With its strong home record and impressive firepower, Chelsea is a favorite to secure a win against Crystal Palace in the English Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, as both teams aim to score in the encounter.
- Although they have struggled in the league this season, Crystal Palace's unpredictability makes them potential candidates for an upset, with their approach combining solid defensive work and quick, enterprising attacks.
- With Cole Palmer scoring 27 goals last season and looking to bolster Chelsea's attack in this match, the analyst predicts that he could prove a valuable goalscorer in this fixture.
