Crystal Palace – Chelsea : Preview & Prediction
Crystal Palace, 13th overall, must look in its rear view mirror because the maintenance is far from certain. Patrick Vieira’s team is only 9 points ahead of the relegation zone and has yet to win a league game in 2022. Winner at Millwall and ahead of Hartlepool in the FA Cup, Crystal Palace can no longer do so in Premier League where the current 13th is on a series of 5 matches without success (3 draws and 2 defeats). Benteke’s partners (4 goals) remain on 2 parity scores in the league at Norwich (1-1) and Brentford (0-0) after failing at home against Liverpool (1-3) on January 23. Since December 4, more than two and a half months, Chelsea has only 1 defeat against Manchester City (1-0) on January 15. Large winner of Tottenham (2-0) and victorious of Plymouth (2-1 aet) in the FA Cup, the London club was crowned Club World Champion on February 12 after beating Al-Hilal (1-0) and the Mexican club Palmeiras (2-1 ap). It was Havertz on penalty in the 117th minute which offered this first world title for the Blues. With 7 wins in their last 9 outings, the Londoners are in great shape and in full swing when it comes to Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace have yet to win the Premier League so far this year.
Crystal Palace remains on 2 draws in the league.
Chelsea have lost only once in their last 17 matches in all competitions.
The Blues have always won Palace since 2018.
Chelsea must secure their 3rd place.
Crystal Palace is only 13th in the championship.
Chelsea have been Crystal Palace’s pet peeve for more than 4 years… Crushed 4-0, 4-1 and 3-0 in their last three duels, Crystal Palace could experience the same scenario again.
Crystal Palace – Chelsea : Betting Tips
Chelsea – Win Odds: 1.55
