Ace Football previews the Premier League round 1 match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Chelsea start the season as favourites to land the Premier League crown. They launch their title bid this coming Sunday at home in an opening day fixture with Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.
Team form: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Chelsea Form
In their last three outings, Chelsea won 1-2 against Palmeiras, beat Fluminense by 0-2 and hammered Paris Saint-Germain 3-0. Chelsea won five of their last six Premier League matches at the Stamford Bridge, scoring nine and conceding three along they way. They also drew once as they remained without defeat.
Crystal Palace Form
In their previous three outings, Crystal Palace won by 4-2 against Wolverhampton, drew 1-1 with Liverpool, before also drawing 2-2 against Liverpool. Crystal Palace only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Premier League. In these six matches they drew three and lost two as well as being outscored by 14 goals to eight.
Betting stats for Chelsea and Crystal Palace
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Chelsea and Crystal Palace played across all tournaments.
- Chelsea have won 7 of the last 8 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 Chelsea home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Chelsea matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Chelsea have won the last 4 home matches in a row and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Chelsea matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Crystal Palace matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Crystal Palace away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Crystal Palace away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Crystal Palace matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Crystal Palace matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
In-form players: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Having scored just once lately in the Premier League, Pedro Neto will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Crystal Palace hope Eberechi Eze can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of five Premier League goals in his last six Premier League games.
Popular betting markets: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Full-time result
Chelsea won eight of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing one as well. Crystal Palace won four from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew four and lost two in this run. Chelsea are a tough nut to crack currently, with no less than 10 matches without defeat. Crystal Palace remained unbeaten in their last 6 games on the bounce. Chelsea have not lost to Crystal Palace in 16 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Chelsea scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Crystal Palace scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Chelsea were able to win five of their matches last 10 matches without conceding a goal. Chelsea have scored in 14 consecutive home meetings with Crystal Palace.
Total goals
Chelsea saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Crystal Palace, who managed to score 1.8 times in those matches.
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