Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Preview

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Chelsea enter the new campaign as Club World Cup champions, having lifted the trophy this summer.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, carry momentum from their Community Shield triumph over Liverpool.

Form & Head-to-Head

  • Chelsea are unbeaten in their last 15 Premier League meetings with Palace (13 wins, 2 draws) – their longest active run against any opponent.
  • The last league loss to Palace at Stamford Bridge was in April 2017.
  • Last season, Palace ended with a club-record 53 points under Oliver Glasner and lifted their first-ever major trophy – the FA Cup.

Team News & Lineups

Chelsea

Out:

  • Nicolas Jackson (suspended)
  • Levi Colwill (ACL injury, long-term)
  • Romeo Lavia (muscle strain, out until mid-Sep)
  • Benoît Badiashile (leg knock, likely mid-Sep return)
  • Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspended)

Doubtful/Returning:

  • Wesley Fofana (minor thigh knock – doubtful)
  • Trevoh Chalobah (fit and expected to play)

Expected XI:
GK: Robert Sánchez
Defense: Malo Gusto, Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella
Midfield: Moisés Caicedo, Reece James, Enzo Fernández
Attack: Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, João Pedro

Crystal Palace

Out:

  • Eddie Nketiah, Matheus Franca, Chadi Riad, Cheick Doucoure (injuries)

Doubtful:

  • Daichi Kamada (knee)
  • Eberechi Eze (personal/transfer speculation)

Expected XI:
GK: Dean Henderson
Defense: Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guéhi
Midfield: Daniel Munoz, Will Hughes, Adam Wharton, Tyrick Mitchell
Attack: Ismaïla Sarr, Eberechi Eze (if available), Jean-Philippe Mateta

Tactical Snippets & Key Battles

Chelsea are expected to lean on attacking flair, with Palmer, Fernández, and João Pedro central to their creative buildup. Reece James may also push into midfield for overloads.

Palace, meanwhile, are likely to stay compact and disciplined, relying on Mateta’s hold-up play and the pace of Sarr and Eze.

Key Matchups:

  • Mateta vs Chalobah/Tosin: Aerial duels and hold-up play
  • Henderson vs Chelsea’s front three: Can Palace’s keeper hold off relentless pressure?
  • Midfield pivot (Caicedo/James vs Hughes/Wharton): Who dictates the tempo?

Predictions & Odds

  • Chelsea favorites: 1.60–2.00 for a win
  • Draw: Around 3.30
  • Palace win: Around 6.00
  • Markets expect over 2.5 goals and both teams to score

Scoreline prediction: Chelsea 2–1 Crystal Palace

Final Thoughts

This London derby bursts with narrative: reigning Club World Cup champions against FA Cup and Community Shield holders.
Chelsea boast individual brilliance and squad depth, but Palace ride high on confidence and tactical organization.


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