Chelsea vs Crystal Palace preview: Free betting tips, odds, predictions and how to watch Sunday’s Premier League clash

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James Anderson, Betting & Gaming Writer

Published: 10:28, 30 Aug 2024
Updated: 10:29, 30 Aug 2024

CHELSEA host Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in Sunday's Premier League encounter between two London rivals.

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Chelsea vs Crystal Palace preview

One step forward, two steps back?

It looks as though it's going to take a while to get some consistency from Enzo Maresca's Chelsea.

The Blues followed their opening defeat to Manchester City with victory over Servette and a comprehensive 6-2 thrashing of Wolves at Molineux.

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Crystal Palace 4/1 with William Hill -

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Chelsea vs Crystal Palace betting tips and predictions

Win and BTTS

Only three sides have underperformed their xG more than Crystal Palace (-1.52) while only four have created more chances than their 28 in the opening two fixtures.

Meanwhile Chelsea are on the opposite end of the scale having over performed their xG by 3.31 - almost double that of any other top-flight side.

Cold Palmer

It's not the most electrifying selection, but it's extremely difficult to back against Cole Palmer getting on the scoresheet this weekend.

The England international, 22, has scored once and provided three assists in four outings and netted 27 in all competitions last season. He's the designated penalty taker and the Blues have received two of those in their last four matches.

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