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25th Jan. English Premier League---Crystal Palace VS Chelsea Prediction
English Premier League - Crystal Palace VS Chelsea
Match Time:25-01-2026 22:00 Sunday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Team News
Crystal Palace are battling a long winless streak, with only Jean-Philippe Mateta providing consistent threat up front (though transfer rumors swirl around him). Their attack has dried up at home—no goals from anyone but Mateta in recent league home games—and they've dropped points from winning positions multiple times. Injuries hit hard: Cheick Doucouré (knee, out until early February), Eddie Nketiah, and others like Daichi Hamada remain sidelined. Marc Guéhi's departure weakens the backline further, with Jefferson Lerma filling in centrally but offering less composure. Expect a 3-4-2-1 or similar, relying on Adam Wharton's midfield control, Ismaïla Sarr's pace for counters, and Yeremy Pino between lines, but the side looks predictable and low on confidence after seven straight Premier League games without a win (only Burnley worse).
Chelsea have depth despite defensive woes, boosted by a recent 1-0 Champions League success. Cole Palmer (minor thigh strain) is expected back after missing midweek, a huge boost for creativity. However, injuries pile up: Roméo Lavia, Levi Colwill, Tosin Adarabioyo (hamstring, out weeks), Filip Jörgensen (recent issue, but Robert Sánchez returns in goal), and Dário Essugo (setback, out another month). Reece James managed minutes recently but should feature. In a 4-2-3-1, Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández anchor midfield (Fernández scoring from deep), with Palmer, Noni Madueke or others supporting forwards like Nicolas Jackson or Christopher Nkunku. Chelsea's press and recycling ability give them edge, though fatigue from Europe could show.
Head to Head Analysis
Chelsea dominate this fixture overwhelmingly—unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League meetings against Palace (13 wins, 3 draws), the longest active run against any opponent. Palace's last league win over Chelsea dates back years, with recent clashes often one-sided or low-scoring at Selhurst (Chelsea winning most, clean sheets frequent). Games tend to favor Chelsea's quality, especially away against mid-table sides—Palace struggle to contain their midfield control and transitions. While Palace can frustrate early with physicality, Chelsea's superior depth and historical edge usually prevail, with goals from set pieces or individual moments. Expect Chelsea to dictate tempo, though Palace's desperation could make it scrappy.
Prediction
Palace's prolonged slump, home struggles, and injury-hit defense make this tough, despite Selhurst's atmosphere. Chelsea's motivation for top-four points, Palmer's likely return, and strong H2H record give them clear advantage—even rotated, their quality should shine through. This looks like a controlled away win, with Chelsea exploiting spaces and limiting Palace's chances. Goals likely from Chelsea's attack, but not a blowout given Palace's grit.
Final Prediction: Chelsea win 2-0 (or 2-1 if Palace nick one). Visitors to take the three points comfortably—around 65-70% confidence in a Chelsea victory, with under 3.5 goals probable in a professional performance.
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