Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Premier League Prediction and Preview: Maresca's men go for two in a row

Chelsea were full of goals last week and will look to build up some form when they face Crystal Palace on Sunday

 
8:45am on Friday 30th August 2024
By
Martin Macdonald

Chelsea will look to make it two wins in a row in the Premier League on Sunday when they host Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.

Noni Madueke scored a hat-trick as the Blues beat Wolves 6-2 and they next face a Palace side who have lost both of their matches so far in the league.

Match Preview

Chelsea recent form

Chelsea's first game of the campaign was a tough one as they faced champions Manchester City in a fixture they lost 2-0. A week later, they were effervescent going forward, destroying Wolves 6-2 in a game in which Madueke scored three.

On Thursday evening, the Blues actually suffered defeat away at Servette, but progressed to the Europa Conference League Stage on aggregate.

Chelsea injury news

Pedro Neto and Male Gusto were not in the squad for the Servette game but Enzo Maresca has confirmed that the decision to leave them out was a precaution.

Reece James and Romeo Lavia are still out, but could return after the international break.

Last Chelsea starting XI (Premier League)

Crystal Palace recent form

Palace have endured a difficult start to the new campaign as they've lost both their opening matches against Brentford and West Ham.

On Tuesday, they did secure a League Cup victory over Norwich, winning 4-0 at Selhurst Park.

Crystal Palace injury news

Matheus Oliveira should return for Palace after the international break, but Chadi Riad was forced off with a knee injury in the 10th minute against Norwich so he will miss this one.

Last Crystal Palace starting XI

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace - who is the referee and VAR?

Referee: Jarred Gillett

Assistants: Darren Cann, Steve Meredith

Fourth official: Peter Bankes

VAR: Michael Oliver

Assistant VAR: Eddie Smart

Chelsea - Player to Watch?

Madueke scored a cracking hat-trick in the last Premier League game against Wolves and, despite so many options on the wing, it seems like he is making the right wing spot his own in this bloated Chelsea squad.

Crystal Palace - Player to Watch?

Eberechi opened his account for the season with a goal and assist against Norwich so he'll be eager to impress at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace - Prediction

Chelsea to Win and Over 2.5 Goals Scored

Chelsea have won five of their last six home games.

In four of Chelsea's last six home games, there has been over two goals scored.

Chelsea have scored in five of their last six home games, while Crystal Palace have scored in five and conceded in five of their last six away games.

Scoreline Prediction - Chelsea 3-1 Crystal Palace

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