Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Predictions, Betting Tips & Match Preview

Luke Hamilton 03 Mar 2026
  • The first Super Sunday of the 2025/26 Premier League season begins with Chelsea vs Crystal Palace at 2pm.

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Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Predictions

  • Full Time Result: Chelsea Win
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • Both Teams To Score: Yes
  • Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
  • First Goalscorer: Eberechi Eze

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Tips

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Why We’re Backing Joao Pedro to Score Anytime @ 9/5 with QuinnBet

  • Posted 10 goals in 27 appearances for Brighton last term.
  • Scored three goals in as many appearances for Chelsea at the Club World Cup.
  • Netted in each of Chelsea’s last four pre-season friendlies.
  • No PL club has had more players score on their debut than Chelsea with 27 goalscoring debutants.

Why We’re Backing Cole Palmer Over 0.5 Assists @ 3/1 with Ladbrokes

  • Produced nine PL assists last season and 20 across the previous two league campaigns at Chelsea.
  • Had a hand in four goals within three PL starts for Chelsea versus Crystal Palace (1 goal, 3 assists).
  • Six of last campaign’s assist tally came during games played at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea Form/Stats

  • Enzo Maresca’s side are on a seven-game winning streak.
  • Joao Pedro has scored at least once in each of Chelsea’s last four matches.

Crystal Palace Form/Stats

  • The Eagles have scored 2+ goals in three of their last four outings.
  • Jean-Philippe Mateta boasts four goals in his last four games.

Player to Watch

Summer signing Joao Pedro managed 16 Premier League goal contributions in only 27 matches last season for Brighton, paving the way for his switch to Stamford Bridge.

He has showcased himself as a well-rounded forward during two seasons in the South East and has additional gears to find should he avoid any injury complications.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head Record

The Blues have gone 17 games unbeaten against Crystal Palace.

Each of the last four encounters have seen both teams score.

Both 2024/25 league matches ended as 1-1 draws.

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