The latest match of round 24 of the Premier League is the clash between Crystal Palace and Chelsea. This is a match between two teams that have been struggling recently. Crystal Palace are creating a safe distance from the relegation group but they need to accumulate points before the most difficult journey of the season.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Prediction
Home team Crystal Palace is being coached by Mr. Roy Hodgson - a veteran coach who specializes in "rescuing" teams in difficulty. 7 points in the last 6 matches is not an impressive achievement but is still worthy of recognition for a team with an average squad like Crystal Palace.
Chelsea need to win against Crystal Palace.
This round, they have a great opportunity to find 1 point against Chelsea. The London team does not spare money to buy quality players. Coach Pochettino is not a weak person, but Chelsea still plays inconsistently and often disappoints fans. 11th place on the rankings is certainly a bad result for the team at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea need to focus on strengthening their defense before thinking about scoring goals. Before the away trip, which is expected to be difficult, Chelsea will be without many important players such as Badiashile, Cucurella, Fofana. In return, coach Pochettino still has Thiago Silva as well as Colwill, Chalobah. In attack, Cole Palmer's form is a great hope for Chelsea at this time.
On the other side of the front line, coach Roy Hodgson understands that 1 point is the appropriate target at this time for Crystal Palace. This strategist does not have many quality players such as Olise, Eze, Cheick Doucoure, Marc Guehi or Rob Holding.
It is not easy to find a replacement for them at this point. Therefore, Crystal Palace will retreat deep into their own half with a large number of players on the defensive front. This is a suitable strategy and Chelsea's task will be to score early and counter many notable counter-attacks from the opponent. However, not many people believe that Chelsea will win completely at the present time.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea form:
Crystal Palace are not in good form in the Premier League. They have lost 3, drawn 1 and won 2 of their last 6 matches.
Chelsea also have a series of unsuccessful matches. The London team won 3 and lost 3. In the last 2 matches, they lost all.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-2 Chelsea
Expected lineup:
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Munoz, Richards, Andersen, Mitchell; Hughes, Wharton, Lerma; Ayew, Mateta, Schlupp
Chelsea: Petrovic; Gusto, Disasi, Silva, Chilwell; Enzo Fernandez, Caicedo; Madueke, Gallagher, Palmer; Jackson
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