On September 1st, Chelsea will host Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in the third round of the English Premier League. This London derby has been notably one-sided in recent years, with Chelsea winning the last fourteen encounters against their city rivals. The stage is set for another compelling clash, but will history repeat itself?
Chelsea
Chelsea, under the guidance of new manager Enzo Maresca, has started the season with impressive form. Their most recent outing saw them dismantle Wolverhampton with a resounding 6-2 victory. The Blues have been firing on all cylinders in attack, netting 10 goals in their last five matches. However, their defensive frailties cannot be ignored, as they have conceded 7 goals during the same period.
Despite these defensive lapses, Chelsea’s home advantage at Stamford Bridge is significant. The team traditionally performs better on their home turf, and the roaring support of the Stamford Bridge faithful could be a decisive factor in this encounter.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace, led by Oliver Glasner, has endured a tough start to the season, suffering defeats in their opening two matches. Their most recent disappointment came in a 0-2 loss to West Ham. While Palace has shown promise in attack during previous games, their defensive struggles are evident, with the team conceding an average of two goals per match.
Adding to their woes, Palace has struggled on the road, which only heightens the challenge they face in this fixture against a formidable Chelsea side.
Player to Watch: Nicolas Jackson
One player to keep an eye on is Nicolas Jackson, the Gambian forward representing Senegal. Jackson made a significant impact in the match against Wolverhampton, contributing a goal and an assist. He is expected to start against Crystal Palace, offering him an excellent opportunity to continue his good form. The odds of Jackson finding the back of the net are looking promising.
Betting Tips
Chelsea, playing at home, enters this match with a clear advantage. Their attacking prowess, combined with Crystal Palace’s defensive vulnerabilities, particularly in away games, suggests that Chelsea is well-positioned to secure a victory. While Palace may pose some threat going forward, their defensive frailties are likely to be exposed by Chelsea’s relentless attack.
Prediction: Chelsea to win
As the match approaches, all eyes will be on Stamford Bridge to see if Chelsea can extend their dominance over Crystal Palace or if the Eagles can pull off a surprising upset.
Still the Blues remain to be the favourites of the encounter. The odds of Chelsea to celebrate victory according to 1xBet are 1.65.
The odds of Nicolas Jackson finding the back of the net are 2,5 according to 1xBet.
