This preview article examines the upcoming Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Chelsea. It delves into historical data, recent form, key statistics, and potential storylines to provide insight into the match.
All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made.Crystal Palace’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the reverse fixture in September ended a run of 13 consecutive Premier League defeats against the Blues. They’ve not avoided defeat in both league meetings since 1991-92 (D2).
Chelsea have won 12 of their 15 Premier League away games against Crystal Palace (D1 L2) – it’s the joint highest away win rate any side has against another in the competition (80% - min. 10 meetings). Crystal Palace have lost their opening league match in each of the last three calendar years by an aggregate score of 12-2. All three of these matches have also been London derbies. Chelsea have only won their opening league match in one of the last eight calendar years (D5 L2), though this was a 1-0 win against Fulham in 2024. They last won their first league game in consecutive years in 2005/2006. Having lost five of their first eight Premier League games this season (D3), Crystal Palace have now lost just two of their last 11 (W4 D5). However, both defeats in this current run have been in home London derbies (0-2 v Fulham, 1-5 v Arsenal). Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat against Fulham on Boxing Day ended a seven game unbeaten run in Premier League London derbies for the Blues (W5 D2). However, they’ve won both such games on the road on the season, netting 3+ goals each time (3-0 v West Ham, 4-3 v Tottenham). 30% of Crystal Palace’s Premier League goals this season have been scored by defenders, the highest share in the division (6/20). The Eagles last had more goals scored by defenders overall in a Premier League campaign in 2017-18 (10). Chelsea have lost their last two Premier League games, as many defeats as they’d suffered in their previous 23 games combined (W15 D6). The Blues last suffered more losses in a row in April/May 2023 during Frank Lampard’s second spell in charge (four)
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