Chelsea will hope to put behind them what was a disappointing week in the EFL Cup and focus on getting three points against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Latest Odds
The Blues have won their last five league meetings with the Eagles and are (1.48) with ZEbet to add a sixth one on the bounce.
Palace have won just two of their top-flight away games against Chelsea (D1 L8) and are a high (6.50) for a victory.
None of the last 18 league ties between these two have ended in draws, but it’s still quoted at (4.55).
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Team News
Christian Pulisic makes his return to the Blues squad after a long time out with a thigh injury. Hakim Ziyech and Ben Gilmour, both with knee injuries, remain unavailable.
Palace have a long list of unavailable players that include Michy Batshuayi, who is ineligible against his parent club, Gary Cahill (thigh injury), Nathan Ferguson (knee injury), James Tomkins (thigh injury), Connor Wickham and Patrick van Aanholt (shoulder injury).
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Preview
Chelsea have the best win rate in Premier League London derbies, with the Blues winning 132 of their 256 such games (51.6%). Meanwhile, only Fulham (19.4%) have a lower such win rate than Crystal Palace (23.1% - 24/104).
Crystal Palace are looking to win their opening two away Premier League matches of a season for the third time (also 1997-98 and 2015-16) and could become only the second team to win at Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford in consecutive away Premier League games, after Sunderland in April/May 2014.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Tips and Predictions
Chelsea conceded at least three goals in four of their last 10 league games including their last match against West Bromwich Albion which ended 3-3 at the Hawthorns. This is strong evidence of a struggle at the back and punters who are confident can take ZEbet’s offer of (1.67) to see both teams score at Stamford Bridge.
Both teams to score at (1.67) with ZEbet.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
