Crystal Palace vs Chelsea prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 4, 2025
One of the matches of the 20th round of the English Premier League will be played on Saturday in London, where Crystal Palace will face Chelsea in a capital derby at Selhurst Park. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this match with an excellent odds.
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Crystal Palace concluded 2024 with a home victory over Southampton (2-1) and a draw with Bournemouth (0-0) in their previous away match. These results extended their strong run, with only one loss in their last eight matches, securing three wins and four draws.
These performances lifted Oliver Glasner’s team to 15th place, although the gap to the relegation zone remains minimal—just five points. However, it is worth noting that the team has not been as consistent at home, with victories over Southampton and Tottenham being the only ones in their last ten home games in the Premier League.
On the other hand, Enzo Morera's Chelsea finished 2024 poorly, failing to win their last three matches. They drew Everton (0-0), followed by losses to Fulham (1-2) and Ipswich (0-2). These results dropped the Blues to 4th place in the league, just three points ahead of Newcastle United.
Chelsea has been solid in away matches, with eight wins and only two losses in their last 12 away Premier League games, the second-best away record in the league. Only Liverpool has earned more points away from home.
Probable lineups
- Crystal Palace: Henderson – Ward, Gehi, Lacroix, Mitchell, Eze, Nketiah, Sarr, Wharton, Munoz, Mateta
- Chelsea: Jørgensen, Cucurella, Colwill, Adarabioyo, Disasi, Caicedo, Fernandez, Felix, Palmer, Madueke, Sancho
Match facts and head-to-head record
- In the first round, the teams drew 1-1.
- Prior to that, Chelsea had a 13-match winning streak against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has won in 4 out of the last 5 matches.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the visitors, offering odds of around 1.94 for a Chelsea win. We believe it's time for the Blues to get back to winning ways, so our bet is on a Chelsea victory.
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