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Crystal Palace are set to play Chelsea at Selhurst Park on Saturday in the English Premier League.
Crystal Palace come into this game on the back of a 0-0 draw against Thomas Frank's Brentford in the English Premier League. Crystal Palace fielded attackers like Wilfried Zaha and Odsonne Edouard but were unable to find the net against Brentford.
Chelsea, on the other hand, beat Abel Ferreira's Palmeiras 2-1 in the final of the Club World Cup. Goals from Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku and German forward Kai Havertz secured the win for Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea. A second-half penalty from midfielder Raphael Veiga proved to be a mere consolation for Palmeiras, who had centre-back Luan Garcia sent off.
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Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- In 17 head-to-head encounters between the two sides, Chelsea hold the clear advantage, having won 13 games.
- Crystal Palace have won four games.
- Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku returned to Chelsea amid much fanfare last summer, but his impact has been limited in the Premier League. He has scored five league goals.
- England international Mason Mount has been one of Chelsea's better performers. He has seven goals and six assists in the league.
- Chelsea loanee Conor Gallagher has arguably been Crystal Palace's best player this season. The midfielder has registered seven goals and three assists in the league.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Prediction
Crystal Palace are 13th in the league table, but given the pessimism that surrounded them last summer, fans will be fairly happy with how Patrick Vieira has led the club during his first season as their manager. There is understandable excitement with the club's progression, given they boast young, exciting talents like Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi.
However, it will be interesting to see how the Conor Gallagher situation unfolds. The 22-year old has produced multiple eye-catching performances this season, which resulted in him making his debut for the England national team last year. He remains a Chelsea player though, and it has been rumoured that he will be a part of the Chelsea squad next season.
Chelsea, on the other hand, will be disappointed with their Premier League season. The £102 million addition of Romelu Lukaku was supposed to be the final piece of the jigsaw, but Lukaku has so far attracted attention for his off-the-field statements rather than actual performances.
They are 3rd in the league, and should qualify for Champions League football comfortably. However, given they were touted to be among the contenders for the Premier League, this will come as a blow for Thomas Tuchel.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 Chelsea
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Tip 1- Result- Chelsea
Tip 2- Goals over / under 2 goals- over 2 goals
Tip 3- Chelsea to score first- YES
