Chelsea vs Crystal Palace, Head to Head, Team News, Predicted Lineups
Match: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
League: Premier League
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London, England
Date & Time: 28th December, 01:00 AM (IST)
Match Preview:
This week’s Premier League fixture promises a clash between two teams, Chelsea and Crystal Palace. The stage is set at the Stamford Bridge, where both teams will battle it out in what is expected to be a high-octane encounter. Chelsea is currently sitting at 11th position while Crystal Palace is currently sitting at 15th position in Premier League table.
Recent Form:
Chelsea lost their previous match against Wolverhampton Wanderers by 1-2 scoreline where Christopher Nkunku scored 1 goal while Raheem Sterling gave 1 assist in that match.
On the other hand, Crystal Palace drawn their previous match against Brighton & Hove Albion by 1-1 scoreline where Jordan Ayew scored 1 goal while Michael Olise gave 1 assist in that match.
Last Five Matches of Chelsea:
L, L, W, W, L
Last Five Matches of Crystal Palace:
D, L, L, D, D
Head-to-Head Records in previous 5 matches:
Chelsea 1-0 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace 1-2 Chelsea
Chelsea 2-0 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace 0-1 Chelsea
Chelsea 3-0 Crystal Palace
Team News: Chelsea
Enzo Fernández (Muscle injury), Marc Cucurella (Ankle injury), Robert Sanchez (Knee injury), Reece James (Hamstring), Benjamin Chilwell (Hamstring), Carney Chukwuemeka (Knee surgery) and Trevoh Chalobah (Hamstring) all are out while Cole Palmer and Raheem Sterling both are suspended from this match.
Team News: Crystal Palace
Joel Ward (Leg injury), Sam Johnstone (Leg injury), Odsonne Edouard (Knee injury), Rob Holding (Ankle injury), Cheick Doucouré (Achilles tendon), Jesurun Rak-Sakyi (Hamstring) and Nathan Ferguson (Hamstring) all are unavailable for this match.
Player Stats: Chelsea
- Nicolas Jackson played 17 matches: 7 goals | 1 assist
- Cole Palmer played 15 matches: 6 goals | 3 assists
- Raheem Sterling played 18 matches: 5 goals | 3 assists
- Conor Gallagher played 17 matches: 0 goal | 4 assists
Player Stats: Crystal Palace
- Odsonne Edouard played 15 matches: 6 goals | 0 assist
- Joachim Andersen played 18 matches: 2 goals | 1 assist
- Jordan Ayew played 17 matches: 2 goals | 3 assists
- Jean Philippe Mateta played 15 matches: 2 goal | 3 assists
Probable 11 (4-2-3-1): Chelsea
Djordje Petrovic (GK), Levi Colwill, Benoit Badiashile, Axel Disasi, Malo Gusto, Conor Gallagher, Moises Caicedo, Noni Madueke, Nicolas Jackson, Mykhaylo Mudryk, Armando Broja
Probable 11 (4-2-3-1): Crystal Palace
Dean Henderson (GK), Nathaniel Clyne, Joachim Andersen, Marc Guehi, Tyrick Mitchell, Jefferson Lerma, Will Hughes, Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze, Jordan Ayew, Jean-Philippe Mateta
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Prediction:
Chelsea 2-1 Crystal Palace