As the Premier League gears up for its 2025 season, Crystal Palace’s home clash with Chelsea at Selhurst Park promises to be an intriguing encounter. Crystal Palace comes into the match with solid recent form, having lost only two of their last 11 Premier League games (W4, D5). However, their record against Chelsea remains a major concern, with Palace’s last victory over the Blues dating back to October 2017 (D1, L14 since). Chelsea’s dominance in this fixture, having beaten Palace a record 24 times, will undoubtedly weigh heavy on the Eagles’ hopes of securing a positive result.
Crystal Palace’s Recent Form and Challenges
Palace’s recent form offers some optimism. With only two defeats in their last 11 games, they have shown resilience, especially in matches away from home. However, this form will be severely tested when they face Chelsea, who have dominated the fixture in recent years. Despite their good run of form, Palace has struggled at home this season, winning only twice in the Premier League (D4, L4), which is one of the worst home records in the league. Their home struggles are compounded by the fact that they have failed to score first in most of their matches this season. Only twice have they managed to find the net first at home, the lowest in the Premier League.
Key players for Palace include Ismaïla Sarr, whose goals are often scored in the first half of matches, but he’ll need to perform at his best to overcome Chelsea’s solid defense. Palace will also be looking to improve their home form and ensure they can push for a positive result in front of their fans.
Chelsea’s Season and Road Struggles
Chelsea, on the other hand, ended 2024 on a sour note, failing to win any of their last three matches (D1, L2). Despite dominating possession and shots in their 2-0 loss to Ipswich Town, they couldn’t find the back of the net. The Blues’ struggles on the road have been glaring, with Chelsea failing to score in their last two away games—an issue they haven’t faced since February 2019. The lack of goals and poor away form could be a serious concern as they face a Crystal Palace side looking to build on their recent form.
However, Chelsea still boasts a star-studded squad, and Nicolas Jackson, who has been a key figure in their attack this season, could return to the starting lineup after being dropped to the bench against Ipswich. Jackson opened the scoring in the last H2H with Palace and has scored the majority of his goals in the first half of matches this season. If Chelsea can break their recent away form and capitalize on Palace’s home weaknesses, they will look to return to winning ways and keep their top-four hopes alive.
Prediction: Tight Contest Ahead
This match presents a fascinating contest. While Crystal Palace’s home form has been disappointing, they will be buoyed by the fact that Chelsea has struggled on the road recently. However, Chelsea’s overall squad strength and superior head-to-head record should see them edge out the Eagles but don’t expect it to be easy. Palace will look to frustrate Chelsea and might even nick a draw, but Chelsea’s attacking quality is likely to shine through, especially if Jackson can find his rhythm.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 Chelsea.
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