Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips (1 September)

In search of a Premier League title since 2017, Chelsea is no longer considered a big favorite to win the Big 4. The London team is coming out of two delicate exercises. Only 12th in the championship in 2023, the Blues also disappointed last season despite the absence of the European Cup. They still made a great final straight to move up to 6th place in the ranking and thus secure access to the Conference League. Now under the orders of Enzo Maresca, Cole Palmer's teammates lost their first league match played at home against the ogre Manchester City 0-2. On the other hand, they displayed very good performances last weekend to outclass Wolverhampton 2-6.

A time in danger last season, Crystal Palace finally brilliantly raised its head following the arrival on the bench of Oliver Glasner. The London team put together a string of good results down the stretch, which allowed them to secure a promising 10th place in the Premier League. Undefeated in the last 7 days and author of impressive offensive cards, Palace displayed a very attractive face that observers expected to see again at the start of the 2024/2025 financial year. Unfortunately, everything did not go as planned during the first two days. Beaten at Brentford to start 2-1, Crystal Palace then fell at home to West Ham last weekend 0-2. 

Like last weekend, Enzo Maresca can count on his entire squad this Sunday. Author of a hat-trick against Wolves, winger Madueke should be renewed. This is also the case for star Palmer (22 goals and 11 assists in the PL last year) who scored 1 goal and delivered 3 assists last weekend. Many elements left Chelsea this summer. This is the case of holders Thiago Silva (Fluminense) and Gallagher (Atlético Madrid). We can also point out the departures of the less important Maatsen (Aston Villa), Hall (Newcastle), Hutchinson (Ipswich), Moreira (Strasbourg), Ziyech (Galatasaray), Sarr (Lens) and Ugochukwu (Southampton). As usual, the London team was active in terms of arrivals with the recruitment of goalkeeper Jorgensen (Villarreal), defenders Anselmino (Boca Juniors), Wiley (Atlanta) and Adarabioyo (Fulham), midfielders Dewsbury-Hall ( Leicester), Kellyman (Aston Villa) and Renato Veiga as well as attackers Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton), Joao Felix (Atlético Madrid) and Guiu (Barcelona).

During the off-season, Crystal Palace was unable to retain the excellent winger French Olise (Bayern Munich). Defense captain Andersen (Fulham) also left, as did striker Jordan Ayew (Leicester). Conversely, the London team concluded the arrivals of defender Riad (Betis), midfielder Kamada (Lazio) and winger Sarr (OM). Present with the Three Lions during the Euro, the captains Guehi, Wharton and Eze are still at the club. The latter plays a leading role in the offensive domain just like the French striker Mateta. For this meeting, it is necessary to mention the packages of potentially starting midfielder Hugues and replacement Matheus França.