Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Predictions, Odds & Betting Tips 12/02/2024

Crystal Palace – Chelsea

Tip:

Cole Palmer to score first & Chelsea to win

6/1

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10/3

Draw X

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14/5

Away Win 2

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4/5

Crystal Palace are in danger of being dragged into a relegation dogfight if they are not careful. The Eagles have lost three of their last five Premier League matches and conceded a total of 11 goals in those defeats.

Chelsea are the prime example of a Jekyll and Hyde team. They recently went on a three-game winning run in the Premier League, but they have since lost two on the spin. In both of those defeats, they conceded four goals.

Roy Hodgson continues to remain under pressure in what looks like his final season at Selhurst Park. The 76-year-old has said before that he is sick of managing in the Premier League and will not miss football when he retires, although he has not announced when that will be.

Palace have problems with their defence, they have conceded 14 goals in five league matches and shipped in four against rivals Brighton last time out.

Hodgson has had a lot of injury problems this season, but we know it is a results business and the more defeats they pick up, the closer they will move to the drop zone. Michael Olise, Marc Guehi and Jesuran Rak-Sakyi are injury doubts, although they have not been completely ruled out.

Chelsea could still qualify for European football next season, but they need to go on a lengthy winning run if they are to guarantee a place via their league placing.

The Blues are still in contention to be winning two trophies as they are already in the final of the Carabao Cup and are going well in the FA Cup. Although winning a cup competition is most likely their best way of getting in Europe, they will want to finish as high as possible on the league standings.

The Blues have dropped down to 11th place with Wolves overtaking them, and although they aim to be playing in Europe, they might have a fight on their hands just to finish in the top half.

Chelsea captain Reece James is still a month or so away from returning following his hamstring injury, while Wesley Fofana and Marc Cucurella are still on the sidelines.

Head to Head

Chelsea have dominated Crystal Palace over the years. In 45 matches, the Blues have won 30 of them with the Eagles only being victorious six times.

The Blues have won 13 straight against Palace and beat them 2-1 over the Christmas period. Chelsea have kept four clean sheets in their last six matches against the Eagles.

The last time Crystal Palace picked up three points against Chelsea was in the Premier League back in 2017 when Wilfried Zaha scored the winner at Selhurst Park.

Tip:

Cole Palmer to score first & Chelsea to win

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Chelsea have the upper hand over the Eagles and they will be eager to make it 14 straight wins when they travel to Selhurst Park. Check out the best betting odds ahead of kick-off and what great betting bonuses are on offer.

Our Betting Tip for Today- Cole Palmer to score first & Chelsea to win @ 6/1 Bet365

Despite not being at their best this season, Chelsea are the favourites to take all three points and are 4/5 to win the game. The Eagles are 10/3 underdogs with the draw available at 14/5.

Cole Palmer swapped Manchester City to join Chelsea to get regular first-team action. That has worked for him because he has made 19 appearances already this season and scored 10 goals.

From those 19 appearances, he has started 15 times and is one of the players who can be proud of his performances this season.

Chelsea should not have any real problems against Palace. Palmer scored the opening goal in their last Premier League match when they lost to Wolves, so I am backing him to do it again with Chelsea kicking on and taking maximum points this time around.