Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Crystal Palace vs Chelsea taking place? Crystal Palace vs Chelsea will take place on Saturday 19th February, 2022 at 15:00 (UK)
Where is Crystal Palace vs Chelsea taking place? Crystal Palace vs Chelsea will take place at Selhurst Park in London
Where can I get tickets for Crystal Palace vs Chelsea? Ticket information for Crystal Palace vs Chelsea can be found on each club’s official website
What TV channel is Crystal Palace vs Chelsea on in the UK? Crystal Palace vs Chelsea will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Crystal Palace vs Chelsea in the UK? Crystal Palace vs Chelsea cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
CRYSTAL PALACE
- Crystal Palace contest their second successive London derby in the Premier League after drawing 0-0 away at Brentford last Saturday, their second draw in succession.
- The Eagles will be without key midfielder Conor Gallagher, who is not allowed to face his parent club, although Nathan Ferguson remains their only confirmed injury among the squad.
CHELSEA
- Chelsea have not featured in Premier League action since back on January 23rd when they beat Tottenham 2-0, having since become Club World Cup champions in Abu Dhabi, beating Saudi Arabian giants Al-Halal before overcoming Palmeiras in the final after extra time.
- The Blues are without Mason Mount following an injury sustained in that final whilst Reece James is not yet ready to return following a minor setback in his recovery.
THE TEAM NEWS
CRYSTAL PALACE
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Guaita; Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; McArthur, Hughes, Eze; Olise, Edouard, Zaha
UNAVAILABLE: Ferguson (Injured), Gallagher (Ineligible)
QUESTIONABLE: Hughes (Fitness)
CHELSEA
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Mendy; Christensen, Thiago Silva, Rudiger; Azpilicueta, Kante, Kovacic, Hudson-Odoi; Ziyech, Havertz; Lukaku
UNAVAILABLE: James (Fitness), Chilwell (Injured), Mount (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Chelsea have had a full week to recover from their Club World Cup exploits and will be ready to dive back into Premier League action at Selhurst Park. Whilst they are still not at full strength with both of Thomas Tuchel’s first-choice full-backs injured, the Blues boast a formidable squad capable of competing on multiple fronts heading into the business end of the season. Crystal Palace won’t prove pushovers, but they are heavily weakened by the absence of Gallagher and Chelsea are expected to dominate possession here. Provided they can successfully neutralise the threat Palace pose on the counter-attack with their pace, then the visitors should emerge triumphant in this one.
Tip: CHELSEA TO WIN
