Chelsea FC vs Crystal Palace FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Chelsea FC vs Crystal Palace FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
- Chelsea FC 5 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Crystal Palace FC 5 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Salisbury
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Nick Greenhalgh
- Referee Darren Bond
- Referee Simon Long
- Referee Eddie Smart
3 games this season
🟨 4.3/game
⚽ 8.3 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Jan | Fulham FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 Jan | Manchester City FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 05 Jan | Manchester City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Dec | AFC Bournemouth | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan | Chelsea FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Jan | Southampton FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 31 Dec | AFC Bournemouth | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Fulham FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Nov | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Chelsea FC | Crystal Palace FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #15 |
| 7 | Points | 4 |
| 5 | Played | 5 |
| 2 / 1 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 3 |
| 10 | Scored | 6 |
| 12 | Conceded | 11 |
| -2 | GD | -5 |
| 1.40 | PPG | 0.80 |
| 40% | Win % | 20% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
Chelsea FC this season
20%
Clean Sheets
Crystal Palace FC this season
Crystal Palace FC this season
Chelsea FC are 10th (7 pts). Crystal Palace FC are 15th (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Chelsea FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Crystal Palace FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/3
46-60
1/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Chelsea FC
| Joao Pedro | 3 G | 3 A |
| Morgan Rogers | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cole Palmer | 2 G | 2 A |
| Pedro Neto | 1 G | |
| Romeo Lavia | 1 G |
Crystal Palace FC
| Tyrick Mitchell | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Stamford Bridge will turn into a battlefield for Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace FC.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jorginho made 412 appearances and scored 37 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 25' It looks surprising Crystal Palace FC does not make any changes. Kepa Arrizabalaga has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 26' Controversy at the stadium! Cheick Doucoure argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 31' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 36' Chelsea FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 38' It is a substitution in Crystal Palace FC team. Joachim Andersen is replaced by James Tomkins on 38 minute.
- 42' The referee calls foul for Nathaniel Clyne. He receives a Yellow card.
- 47' Both keepers have barely been tested. Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 49' The referee has no hesitation. Jorginho is booked for Chelsea FC — Yellow card on 49.
- 50' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jorginho.
- 52' Poor challenge from Eberechi Eze. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 57' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Chelsea FC and Crystal Palace FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 62' Crystal Palace FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 63' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is replacing Carney Chukwuemeka for the Chelsea FC side.
- 64' Brilliant from the ! Kai Havertz makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 64.
- 65' Kai Havertz makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Chelsea FC are in front.
- 70' Jean-Philippe Mateta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordan Ayew on 70 minute.
- 75' Over 75 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 78' The whistle greets Lewis Hall as he departs to be replaced by Kalidou Koulibaly.
- 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Patrick Vieira.
- 83' Will Hughes was booked on 83.
- 84' Conor Gallagher was booked on 84.
- 88' That is a Yellow card for Crystal Palace FC. Marc Guehi will be fuming at that decision.
- 89' Hakim Ziyech makes way for Mateo Kovacic at the 89 minute mark. A tactical switch from Chelsea FC.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Chelsea FC players.
Lineups
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 1
- 19
- 14
-
22
Hakim Ziyech ↓ Mateo Kovacic 89'
- 6
-
29
Kai Havertz ↓ Azpilicueta 89'
- 4
- 23
- 30
-
67
Lewis Hall ↓ Kalidou Koulibaly 78'
Bench
- 9
-
8
Mateo Kovacic ↑ 89'
-
28
Azpilicueta ↑ 89'
- 12
- 13
- 32
-
26
Kalidou Koulibaly ↑ 78'
- 27
- 42
Coach
Graham Potter
Crystal Palace FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 13
- 9
-
15
Jeffrey Schlupp ↓ Will Hughes 70'
- 11
-
10
Eberechi Eze ↓ Odsonne Edouard 70'
- 28
- 16
- 7
- 6
- 3
Bench
-
19
Will Hughes ↑ 70'
- 4
- 2
-
5
James Tomkins ↑ 38'
- 21
-
14
Jean-Philippe Mateta ↑ 70'
-
22
Odsonne Edouard ↑ 70'
- 26
- 77
Coach
Patrick Vieira
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Christian Pulisic | 6 |
| Kai Havertz | 3 |
| Conor Gallagher | 3 |
| Alvaro Morata | 2 |
| Tammy Abraham | 2 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 2 |
| Christian Benteke | 2 |
| Jorginho | 2 |
Head to Head
Chelsea FC Form
Crystal Palace FC Form
2023-01-15
Chelsea FC
1–0
Crystal Palace FC
L
2023-01-07
Crystal Palace FC
1–2
Southampton FC
L
2023-01-04
Crystal Palace FC
0–4
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
2022-12-31
AFC Bournemouth
0–2
Crystal Palace FC
W
2022-12-26
Crystal Palace FC
0–3
Fulham FC
L
2022-11-12
Nottingham Forest FC
1–0
Crystal Palace FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.42
Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
Crystal Palace FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Chelsea FC to win 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Chelsea FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Chelsea FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Crystal Palace FC
36%
Chelsea FC or Crystal Palace FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
8.2%
3 – 1
7.3%
3 – 0
6.4%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 2
4.5%
4 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 0
4.1%
4 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC
| Handicap | Chelsea FC covers | Push | Crystal Palace FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 19% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 21% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

