Chelsea – Crystal Palace : Preview & Prediction
Winner of the UEFA Super Cup against Villarreal on Wednesday night (1-1, TAB), Chelsea receive Crystal Palace this Saturday on behalf of the first day of the Premier League. Fourth in the last English exercise, the Blues will try to do at least as well this season, and to grab a place for the next Champions League. It must be said that with Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool or even Leicester and Tottenham, Tuchel’s men have competition, and will have to quickly string together good results. On their lawn at Stamford Bridge, the reigning European champions will try to start with a success this WE, facing the fourteenth of last season. Brilliant during the preparation, Crystal Palace could however pose concerns to the Blues, and why not find the loophole. Scorers against Watford in the last friendly, Wilfried Zaha and Christian Benteke seem particularly in good shape.
6 of the last 9 duels between the two clubs have validated the bet “The 2 teams to score”.
Chelsea’s last 4 games have seen a goal from both teams.
Crystal Palace’s last 3 games have seen a goal from both teams.
With Benteke, Zaha, Mateta and Jordan Ayew, Crystal Palace has the men to score against Chelsea.
Last season, Chelsea started with a meeting seeing both clubs score.
Crystal Palace should have trouble taking points, but we can clearly see Patrick Vieira’s men deceiving the vigilance of Edouard Mendy. We therefore predict a goal from each side in this meeting. The odds are too good not to be played.
Chelsea – Crystal Palace : Betting Tips
Chelsea – Win Odds: 1.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
