Crystal Palace vs Chelsea prediction, odds and betting offer
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A captivating clash is set as Crystal Palace welcome London rivals Chelsea to Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon as the Blues look to return to winning ways after a poor few matches to cap off 2024. On paper, Chelsea, led by Enzo Maresca, might seem poised for a straightforward victory. However, Crystal Palace managed to break a long-standing jinx with a 1-1 draw against the Blues in their September meeting, halting a streak of 13 straight Premier League losses to them.
Chelsea boast an impressive record at Palace’s ground, having secured wins in 12 out of 15 league visits—the highest away win rate for any team against another in the league. Meanwhile, Palace have stumbled in their first league match of the year for three consecutive years, all against London teams, with a combined scoreline of 12-2 against them.
Despite Chelsea's strong historical performance, they’re currently experiencing a rough patch. After eight consecutive victories had positioned them as strong title contenders, they've failed to win in their last three outings. This dry spell includes a goalless draw with Everton and defeats to Fulham and Ipswich Town, the latter marking Ipswich's first home victory since their promotion.
Chelsea’s recent struggles have seen them fail to score in their last two away games. Another slip-up could jeopardise their standing in the Champions League spots if other results this weekend don't go their way. In contrast, Crystal Palace have found some form under Oliver Glasner. They've suffered only two defeats in their last 11 league matches and have collected eight points from their last five games (two wins, two draws, one loss), placing them sixth in the current form table.
