Premier League - Crystal Palace VS Chelsea Prediction

Premier League - Crystal Palace VS Chelsea
Match Time: 13-02-2024 04:00 Tuesday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Crystal Palace's defense seems to have hit an iceberg, having given away eleven goals in their last three league matches. This comes to the advantage of Chelsea who have ignited the fire in the dressing room, following a 3-1 win against Aston Villa. Chelsea has showcased a tendency for high scoring games with four of their last five matches having at least four goals. Going into the 24th Gameweek encounter at Selhurst Park, Chelsea seems to be the team bearing higher spirits. Mauricio Pochettino’s team has swiftly put behind a shocking 2-4 home loss to Wolves, bringing into spotlight their potential to bounce back. On the other hand, Crystal Palace seem to be struggling with a series of misfortunes, primarily injuries, and a three out of four games losing streak. Given the scenerio, it seems like the Blues might have an opportune game up ahead to reinforce their recent FA Cup win.

Head-to-Head
Reviewing their historical performance, Chelsea holds a stronger hand, boasting a track record of 13 consecutive wins against Crystal Palace. Their last encounter during Boxing Day at Stamford Bridge saw the Blues taking a 2-1 victory. However, it's noteworthy that only two of their last five encounters resulted in more than three goals being scored.

Odds Analysis
Crystal Palace's concerns are not limited to their defense but also extend to their offensive, with Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise missing the match. They've had to deal with a torrent of goals in their recent Premier League games. Also evident is a slip in their performance at home against Sheffield United. Meanwhile, despite some defensive slip-ups in recent League Games, Chelsea showcased their capabilities by scoring three goals against Aston Villa in Birmingham. Considering these aspects, an away team victory seems more likely, available at 1.85 odds. Over 2.5 goals Full Time is also valuable at 1.80 odds, considering that each of Palace's last three games have seen at least five goals and that Chelsea's last two league matches have witnessed the Blues conceding four goals. Nonetheless, they managed to score three goals in their last FA Cup encounter with Aston Villa.

Pick: Over 2.5 goals