Chelsea-Crystal Palace

Chelsea faces Crystal Palace in a highly anticipated fixture. Chelsea is coming off a series of strong performances, having recently dismantled Wolves and Servette. Despite stumbling against Manchester City and Real Madrid, Chelsea showed resilience and control, often dominating possession and creating numerous chances.

Crystal Palace, on the other hand, has experienced a tumultuous run. They faced defeats against West Ham and Brentford, managing a draw against Nantes, yet claimed victories over Wolves and West Ham previously. Their inconsistency has been glaring, especially in defensive coordination.

Historically, Chelsea has dominated recent head-to-head encounters, winning all their last five meetings with Crystal Palace. This gives them a psychological upper hand. Chelsea’s offensive prowess looks poised to exploit Crystal Palace’s defensive vulnerabilities, and their sturdy defense will likely aim to neutralize any attacking threats from Palace.

Considering Chelsea’s attacking form and Palace’s defensive struggles, betting on over 2.5 goals seems favorable. The game may lean towards a singularly dominant display by Chelsea, diminishing the chances for both teams to find the net.