Crystal Palace-Chelsea

Crystal Palace will face off against Chelsea in their upcoming game. Looking at the head-to-head matchups, Chelsea has had the upper hand in recent encounters. They have won three out of their last five meetings against Crystal Palace.

In terms of recent form, Crystal Palace has been struggling. They suffered a heavy defeat against Brighton in their last game, losing 4-1. In their previous matches, they managed a narrow win against Sheffield United but were convincingly beaten by both Arsenal and Everton. Their attack has been a major concern, with only three goals scored in their last five matches.

On the other hand, Chelsea has also had some mixed results in their last few games. They were defeated by Wolves in their recent match, conceding four goals. Prior to that, they were soundly beaten by Liverpool. However, they did manage a draw against Aston Villa and recorded big victories against Middlesbrough and Fulham.

In terms of prediction, Chelsea is expected to come out on top in this game. They have been more consistent in scoring goals and have a stronger overall squad. Crystal Palace’s recent defensive frailties could be exposed by Chelsea’s attack. Therefore, a Chelsea victory is likely.

As for both teams scoring, given Crystal Palace’s struggles in attack and Chelsea’s recent defensive lapses, it is plausible that both teams will find the back of the net.

In terms of the over/under 2.5 goals, considering both teams’ recent defensive vulnerabilities, it is likely that the game will see more than two goals.

Overall, Chelsea is predicted to win this match with a scoreline of 3-1.