Chelsea won't have any problems! Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Prediction
One of the matches in the third round of the Premier League will take place on Sunday at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea will face Crystal Palace in a London derby. Here’s the prediction for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
Chelsea
The previous season was quite mixed for Chelsea, but despite the challenges, they managed to secure a spot in European competitions. While it's only the UEFA Conference League rather than the coveted Champions League, Chelsea hasn’t taken this third-tier European competition lightly.
After defeating Swiss side Servette 2-0 at home, they lost the return leg 1-2, but it was enough to advance to the group stage. In the new Premier League season, Chelsea started with a 0-2 loss at home to Manchester City but bounced back with a resounding 6-2 away victory against Wolverhampton in the second round.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace had a solid season last year, finishing 10th in the Premier League. Under Oliver Glasner, who joined the team in February, the Eagles had an impressive preseason with five friendlies, recording three wins and no losses.
However, their start to the new Premier League campaign has been disappointing. They lost the opening round 1-2 to Brentford in a London derby, and followed that up with another derby defeat, losing 0-2 to West Ham. In midweek, Crystal Palace secured a 4-0 victory over Norwich in the EFL Cup.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Chelsea has defeated Crystal Palace in their last 14 encounters.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has landed in three of the last five matches between these teams.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has hit in three of the last five encounters.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Prediction
Bookmakers are favoring the home team, with odds on a Chelsea win around 1.66. Considering the head-to-head statistics and Crystal Palace’s poor start to the season, our recommendation is to back "Chelsea to Win."
