Chelsea vs Crystal Palace form
Chelsea fans are living in very happy days. After winning the Conference League and finishing in the top 4 to qualify for the Champions League, The Blues continued their excellent performance in the United States to win the FIFA Club World Cup.
Not only achieving success on the field, the London giants also continue to spend lavishly to bring in many quality players.
Before the opening round of the 2025/26 Premier League, the Stamford Bridge team poured nearly 300 million euros into the transfer market to bring in 9 promising new players.
No longer simply competing for a Champions League ticket, Chelsea's ambition entering this year's season is much greater.
Coach Enzo Maresca and his team do not hide their goal of competing for the Premier League championship with Liverpool, Arsenal, and Man City, and are ready to seek glory in the continent's most prestigious arena.
That has been partly confirmed by their recent sublime performances. After an unbelievable 3-0 thrashing of the reigning Champions League champions, PSG, in the FIFA Club World Cup final, The Blues continued to make mincemeat of Bayer Leverkusen (2-0) and AC Milan (4-1) in pre-season friendlies.
With careful preparation in both human factors and form, Chelsea is certainly ready to lay the first brick for great ambitions this season. But remember, the upcoming opponent of the home team is not an easy opponent.
The penalty shootout victory over Liverpool in the Community Shield last weekend was a clear example. The Eagles did not appear to be at a disadvantage in the game and even forced the Premier League champions into a difficult defensive position at times.
Excluding friendly matches, Palace are on a 9-match unbeaten run in all competitions, winning 5 of them.
In addition, last season, coach Oliver Glasner and his team also did not lose in the London derby with Chelsea.
In both matches, the Selhurst Park home team made Chelsea share points (both scores 1-1). The flexible playing style, based on fast-paced transition situations built by coach Glasner, really made Palace a tough opponent for the big guys.
However, at the moment, Chelsea is holding all the elements to aim for 3 full points. With home field advantage, high form and a good squad, the team at Stamford Bridge will find it difficult to accept any result other than victory.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace squad information
Chelsea: Levi Colwill and Romeo Lavia are out long-term due to injury. Nicolas Jackson is suspended and this striker is no longer in the personnel plan.
Crystal Palace: Eddie Nketiah, Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad are among the names on the sidelines due to injury.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace predicted lineup
Chelsea: Sanchez; James, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Gittens; Joao Pedro
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Sarr, Mateta, Eze
Prediction: 2-1
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