Two teams moving in opposite directions collide at Selhurst Park as struggling Crystal Palace host a rejuvenated Chelsea side under new boss Liam Rosenior. With Palace sinking deeper into crisis and Chelsea building momentum, this London derby could be another painful night for the Eagles.
Match Overview
- Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
- Competition: English Premier League
- Venue: Selhurst Park
- Matchday: EPL Round 2
This clash pits one of the league’s worst-form teams against a Chelsea side showing renewed belief and structure.
Crystal Palace: A Club in Freefall
The Palace’s season continues to spiral out of control. Their 1-0 defeat to Sunderland last weekend marked:
- 7 straight winless league matches (D2, L5)
- 10 winless games across all competitions
- Just one league point when conceding first this season
Off the pitch, the situation is just as chaotic. The sale of captain Marc Guéhi and the potential exit of Jean-Philippe Mateta have destabilised the squad. With Oliver Glasner on his way out, the Eagles are struggling for leadership and confidence.
Even at home, Palace are poor:
- 7-game winless home run (D4, L3)
- 8 of 12 home goals conceded after half-time
Chelsea: Rosenior’s New Dawn
Chelsea is slowly regaining their identity under Liam Rosenior. The former Hull boss has won 3 of his first 4 matches, and could make history by becoming the first English manager since Steven Gerrard (2021) to win his first two Premier League matches in charge of a club.
Key positives:
- Chelsea has scored in a league-high 20 matches
- Only Arsenal have earned more points in London derbies since 2022/23
- 73 derby points compared to Palace’s low return
However, away form is still a concern, with the Blues taking just three points from their last five away games (D3, L2).
Head-to-Head Dominance
Chelsea have dominated this fixture:
- Palace are winless in 17 straight meetings (D3, L14)
- Palace last beat Chelsea at home in 2017
- Chelsea remain the psychological favourites.
Key Players to Watch
Crystal Palace
- Yeremy Pino – scored in back-to-back games but is still searching for his first Selhurst Park goal.
Chelsea
- Cole Palmer – scored in this fixture last season and remains Chelsea’s main attacking spark.
Betting Prediction
With Palace leaking goals and Chelsea showing attacking consistency, the value lies in:
Chelsea to Win & Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
Palace have scored in defeats recently, while Chelsea almost always find the net.
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Final Verdict
Crystal Palace’s turmoil shows no signs of stopping, while Chelsea is finally finding rhythm under Rosenior. With form, history, and confidence all favouring the Blues, expect Chelsea to claim another London derby victory at Selhurst Park.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 Chelsea
