Crystal Palace vs Chelsea - Premier League: prediction, free online and lineups

In the upcoming Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Chelsea, both teams are vying for a crucial victory to improve their standings. Crystal Palace, currently battling relegation, has shown signs of improvement with only one loss in their last eight matches . Conversely, Chelsea is experiencing a concerning three-game winless streak, which includes two defeats that have raised questions about their form and strategy . The historical context of this matchup is noteworthy; Chelsea has not lost to Palace since the 2017/18 season, aiming for a seventh consecutive win at Selhurst Park.

The Blues kick off the new calendar year with a trip to Selhurst Park following a disappointing end to 2024. A goalless draw with Everton was followed by underwhelming defeats to Fulham and Ipswich Town that have seen Enzo Maresca's lose ground on table toppers Liverpool.

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They will be tested by a resurgent Palace side at the weekend, with Oliver Glasner's men having shaken off a disappointing start to the season over the past two months. However, the Eagles are by no means out of their relegation fight, only perched five points above the drop.

Predicted Lineup:

Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Henderson; Chalobah, Lacroix, Richards; Munoz, Hughes, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze; Mateta

Chelsea Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Jorgensen; Disasi, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Palmer, Felix; Nkunku

The predicted lineups reveal significant absences for both sides. Chelsea will likely be without key players such as Badiashile and Fofana due to injury concerns . Meanwhile, Palace's squad will miss Chalobah due to ineligibility among other absentees. Despite these setbacks, the potential return of Marc Guéhi could bolster Palace's defense significantly. In goal for Chelsea is expected to be Robert Sanchez with a defensive lineup featuring Gusto and Cucurella among others—a formation aimed at stabilizing their recent performances .

As fans eagerly await the match broadcast on platforms like Peacock and fuboTV Canada , predictions suggest that while Chelsea holds historical dominance over Palace in this fixture, recent trends indicate an unpredictable outcome. Ultimately, both teams require points desperately; thus this encounter promises not only competitive spirit but also significant implications for their respective seasons.

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