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LAST GAME: Crystal Palace 2 - 1 Southampton
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Saturday, 4 January 2025, 10:00 AM ET
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London, England
- Competition: Premier League
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| Odds via 20bet | |
| Crystal Palace vs Chelsea | Saturday, 4 January 2025, 10:00 AM EDT |
| Crystal Palace odds | +282 |
| Chelsea odds | -115 |
| Draw | +290 |
| Over 1.5 | -575 |
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace find themselves taking on Chelsea in a frenzied London derby that they will be keen on stamping their authority upon.
It will not be easy for them to keep the ball for long periods of time in this game, given how well Chelsea like to press when they do not have possession, but Palace will test themselves a lot in front of their vociferous home crowd. They like to utilise their wings a lot, but Chelsea’s fullbacks will be on high alert.
Happy New Year to all Palace fans around the world ❤️💙
Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous 2025 🦅#CPFC pic.twitter.com/oBBzDZzCj6
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) January 1, 2025
Palace are ranked in the 15th position of the league table with just 20 points to their name and are in some danger of falling into the relegation zone if they drop points over this festive period.
Having won just two out of their last five matches, the home team will feel that their fans have been deprived of a good performance. They will, therefore, aim to pick up all three points against Chelsea.
Chelsea
Chelsea, who could end up being one of the contenders of the Premier League title this season in case Liverpool drop points, are perched upon the fourth position of the standings with 35 points inside their bag.
Manager Enzo Maresca, appointed before this season, has brought back possession-based football that has also ensured that his team has not let the ball go away from them for long periods.
2025 begins at Selhurst Park. 👊 pic.twitter.com/AcUBjAHsGp
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 1, 2025
Despite their shocking 0-2 loss to Ipswich Town recently, Chelsea will aim to dust themselves off quickly and pick up three points in this London derby against Crystal Palace.
Their attackers, led by Cole Palmer and Nicholas Jackson, will want good service from their colleagues in order to convert them into goalscoring opportunities. Maresca will want his team to be ready for the counter-attack too.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Prediction
- Pick: Chelsea to win or draw
- Odds: -347 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 Chelsea
Chelsea have not been in the best of forms lately, and that is why we do not think them to be the favourites to win this game. They come into this encounter on the back of two consecutive defeats in the Premier League (to Ipswich Town and Fulham) and will want to get back on their feet as quickly as possible.
Cole’s 2024 in numbers. 🥶📈 pic.twitter.com/nWIm0YRRyH
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 31, 2024
Attacking midfielder Cole Palmer, who is one of the brightest spots in the Chelsea side this season, has already got on the scoresheet on 12 occasions this Premier League campaign. He has also bagged six assists, which shows how vital he is to his team while creating chances. Palmer needs to be at his best in this game if the Blues want to secure the three points.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: -182 (20Bet)
We expect both teams to score in this game. For Chelsea, the likes of Palmer, Félix, Madueke and Jackson will be keen on getting on the scoresheet.
For Crystal Palace, on the other hand, players like Mateta, Eze and Sarr can create some problems for the Chelsea defenders.
Palace have got on the scoresheet in four out of their last five matches while Chelsea have done so in three out of their last five. Hence, there is a strong probability that both teams will score in this game.
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