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On matchday 20 of the Premier League, Crystal Palace will host Chelsea on Saturday at the Selhurst Park Stadium. In the last 6 fixtures between the two teams, Chelsea has won 5 fixtures and one match has ended up as a draw.
Crystal Palace is currently at the 15th fixture of the Premier League point table with 4 wins and 7 losses. They hosted Southampton in the previous game and scored a win by 2-1. With possession of 46% in the match, Crystal Palace scored in both halves of the match and took a total of 10 shots on target.
Chelsea has suddenly witnessed a dip in their performance and they have dropped down to 4th spot in the point table with 10 wins and 4 wins. They faced Ipswich Town in the previous game and witnessed an unexpected loss by 2-0. Even after recording 76% possession in the match, the Blues failed to convert a single goal out of 5 shots on target.
Chelsea have scored an average of 2.3 goals in every away fixture. They have scored an average of 1 goal in each half and they carry the same average in the away fixtures as well.
The betting tip is...
Chelsea to win both halves.
61 %
39 %
The Eagles have struggled in the league this year but a win in the previous fixture with a clean sheet will give them a major boost in the confidence. Overall, Crystal Palace carries an average possession of 44% with just 21% wins in the league. They have taken an average of 10.95 shots in every game out of which 10% of shots have seen conversion.
The primary reason for their below-average performance this year is their weak forward. Crystal Palace has scored an average of 1.05 goals in every game. Jean-Philippe Mateta is their top scorer with 4 goals and a single assist on his name.
The Eagles have also failed to perform at the back. They have conceded an average of 1.42 goals in every game while winning 4 clean sheets in the last 19 fixtures.
Adam Wharton, Matheus Franca and Chadi Riad are out of action because of their respective injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Henderson (GK), Guehi, Lacroix, Chalobah, Munoz, Doucoure, Lerma, Mitchell, Eze, Sarr & Mateta
Losses against Fulham and Ipswich Town in the last 2 games have disturbed the equation of Chelsea in the league. However, they are a strong unit and will be expected to bounce back soon. Overall, Chelsea has an average possession of 58% with 53% wins in the league. They have taken an average of 12.58 shots in every game out of which 16% of shots have seen conversion.
The Blues have an advantage when it comes to their attack. They have scored an average of 2 goals in every game and an average of 2.3 goals in every away fixture. Cole Palmer is their top scorer with 12 goals and 6 assists on his name.
Chelsea has done a fair job when it comes to their defence. They have conceded an average of 1.21 goals in every game while winning 4 clean sheets in the last 19 fixtures.
Reece James, Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile are missing out from playing XI because of their respective injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Sanchez (GK), Gusto, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella, Fernandez, Caicedo, Neto, Palmer, Sancho, Jackson
The weakness of the Eagles lies in their forward and they are expected to struggle against Chelsea for the same. Chelsea has a golden opportunity to score a win against struggling Crystal Palace.
The Blues have a small problem with their defence but everything else will work in favour of the team. We predict multiple goals to be scored in the game and a win for Chelsea on Saturday.
