Match Preview Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Premier League Game Week 1

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Explore Coral’s detailed game week 2 match preview for Chelsea vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and line-ups for the 14:00 BST kick-off from Stamford Bridge on Sunday, 17 August 2025

Match Details

Fixture: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Date: Sunday, 17 August 2025

Kick-off: 14:00 BST

Venue: Stamford Bridge

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Our Predictions for Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Chelsea, under Enzo Maresca, aim to build on their 7th-place finish in 2024/25 (64 points, 63 goals) with a strong pre-season, highlighted by wins over Leverkusen (2-0) and Milan (4-1) following a FIFA Club World Cup victory over PSG (3-0). New signings Pedro Neto and João Félix bolster their attack. Crystal Palace, after an 8th-place finish in 2024/25 (61 points, 57 goals), showed solid pre-season form with a win over Augsburg (3-1), building on their Community Shield triumph (2-2, 3-2 on pens vs Liverpool). Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta remain key threats.

At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea’s attacking depth (Palmer, Neto) and home advantage should overwhelm Palace’s defence (50 goals conceded in 2024/25). Palace’s counter-attacking flair (Eze, Mateta) could pose a threat, but Chelsea’s quality and defensive solidity should secure a narrow win.

Match Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Crystal Palace

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Form Guide & Team Overview

Chelsea

Chelsea’s pre-season was impressive (2-0-0), with wins over Leverkusen (2-0) and Milan (4-1), following a 3-0 FIFA Club World Cup win over PSG. Cole Palmer (22 goals, 11 assists in 2024/25) and Pedro Neto add flair, while Enzo Fernández anchors midfield. Maresca’s 4-2-3-1 will leverage home support to dominate possession and exploit Palace’s backline.

Recent Pre-Season Results:

  • Win: 4-1 vs Milan (N)

  • Win: 2-0 vs Leverkusen (H)

  • FIFA Club World Cup: Win: 3-0 vs PSG (13 Jul)

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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace’s pre-season was solid (1-0-0), with a 3-1 win over Augsburg, building on their Community Shield success (2-2, 3-2 on pens vs Liverpool). Eberechi Eze (11 goals, 6 assists in 2024/25) and Jean-Philippe Mateta (14 goals) drive the attack, with Adam Wharton adding midfield dynamism. Oliver Glasner’s 3-4-2-1 focuses on compact defending and counter-attacks, but facing Chelsea’s intensity at Stamford Bridge will be a challenge.

Recent Pre-Season Results:

  • Win: 3-1 vs Augsburg (N)

  • Community Shield: Draw: 2-2 vs Liverpool (10 Aug, 3-2 on pens)

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Head-to-Head Record

Chelsea have dominated recent encounters with Crystal Palace, winning three of the last five Premier League meetings, with two draws. Their 2024/25 clashes (1-1 draws) show competitiveness, but Chelsea’s home form and historical edge make them favourites.

Recent Premier League Results:

  • Crystal Palace 1-1 Chelsea (04 Jan 2025)

  • Chelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace (01 Sep 2024)

  • Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea (12 Feb 2024)

  • Chelsea 2-1 Crystal Palace (27 Dec 2023)

  • Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace (15 Jan 2023)

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Team News & Injury Report

Chelsea

  • Nicolas Jackson (Suspended)

  • Mykhailo Mudryk (Suspended)

  • Benoît Badiashile (knock, Doubtful),

  • Romeo Lavia (Muscle, Doubtful)

Crystal Palace

  • Cheick Doucouré (Knee),

  • Matheus Franca (Muscle, Doubtful)

  • Eddie Nketiah (Hamstring)

  • Chadi Riad (Knee),

  • Caleb Kporha (Back),

Predicted Lineups & Tactical Setup

Chelsea (4-2-3-1)

Starting XI: Sánchez, James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernández, Neto, Palmer, Pedro, Estevao

Chelsea’s lineup under Enzo Maresca features Pedro Neto with Cole Palmer (22 goals in 2024/25) driving the attack. Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo anchor midfield, while Reece James and Marc Cucurella provide width. The 4-2-3-1 emphasises possession and high pressing to exploit Palace’s defence.

Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)

Starting XI: Henderson, Richards, Andersen, Guéhi, Muñoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell, Eze, Kamada, Mateta

Crystal Palace’s lineup under Oliver Glasner relies on Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta for attacking threat, with Adam Wharton and Jefferson Lerma in midfield. Daniel Muñoz and Tyrick Mitchell provide wing-back dynamism. The 3-4-2-1 focuses on defensive solidity and counter-attacks to challenge Chelsea’s intensity.

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Key Battles & Players to Watch

  • Cole Palmer vs Joachim Andersen: Palmer’s creativity and finishing (22 goals in 2024/25) test Andersen’s defensive solidity.

  • Pedro Neto vs Daniel Muñoz: Neto’s pace and dribbling challenge Muñoz’s wing-back defending.

  • Cole Palmer (Chelsea): His goal-scoring and playmaking are key to Chelsea’s attack.

  • Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace): His flair and chance creation (11 goals, 6 assists) are vital for Palace.

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