Crystal Palace sit bottom of the Premier League table with the unprecedented record of having lost all 7 of their opening league matches and have failed to score as yet this season. Things don’t get easier for Roy Hodgson’s men however as last season’s champions Chelsea are the next team to visit Selhurst Park, looking to avenge their home defeat to title-rivals Manchester City.
English Premier League – Crystal Palace vs Chelsea – Selhurst Park
Saturday 14th October 2017
Kick-off: 15.00 GMT
Crystal Palace – Best Odds – 8/1 (Bet 365)
Chelsea – Best Odds – 4/11 (Marathon Bet)
Draw – Best Odds – 4/1 (Sporting Bet)
Crystal Palace
The Eagles have had a disastrous start to their Premier League season and looks to be embroiled in a relegation battle already. Their failure to score a league goal has blighted their season and the absence of Christian Benteke through injury is looking increasingly detrimental. Roy Hodgson will be looking to mastermind something over Chelsea after replacing Frank De Boer in September who was sacked for losing his first 4 Premier League games.
Chelsea
Antonio Conte’s Chelsea have struggled to replicate the form that saw them canter to the Premier League title last term – having already dropped 7 points this campaign. Injuries to Alvaro Morata and N’Golo Kante could have a huge influence on the Blues’s season and Conte will be desperate to have two of his main men back as soon as possible. In the absence of Morata, Michy Batshuayi has impressed in the League Cup and Champions League and will be eager to impress in the Premier League.
Head to Head
Chelsea travel east to Croydon with a strong record over their Southern rivals with Chelsea leading the head to head 24:11 with 15 draws taking place between the two sides. Crystal Palace were one of only 2 teams to beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last season (winning 2-1) whilst Chelsea scraped a 1-0 win at Selhurst Park last term thanks to Diego Costa.
Odds and Predictions
Crystal Palace have failed to score this season in the Premier League.
Both teams to score – NO – 4/6 with William Hill.
Eden Hazard has recovered from injury and looks to be returning to full fitness.
The Belgian to score anytime looks good value at 10/7 with 888 Bet.
Palace are lacking in confidence and Chelsea should be able to pick them off.
Chelsea to be leading at half time & full time looks a real possibility at 15/13 with Ladbrokes.
Chelsea have won all of their away games in the league this season.
Chelsea to win at 2/5 with Sky Bet is a banker bet.
Score Prediction
Crystal Palace 0 – 2 Chelsea – 11/2 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip
Chelsea will be eager to get back to winning ways and keep Crystal Palace at bay in this match.
Chelsea to win the match and keep a clean sheet pays 6/5 as a double with Coral.