Thursday , 2 July 2026

Chelsea FC vs Crystal Palace FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Sun 1 Sep 2024 · 12:30 UTC Stamford Bridge 39,298 HT 45' · FT 45'
Nicolas Jackson 25' 1–0
1–1 53' Eberechi Eze

Overview

Match Preview

Chelsea FC vs Crystal Palace FCPremier League at Stamford Bridge.

Match Details

  • Referee Jarred Gillett
  • Assistant 1 Darren Cann
  • Assistant 2 Steven Meredith (England)

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Sep Crystal Palace FC H 1–1 D
25 Aug Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 6–2 W
18 Aug Manchester City FC H 0–2 L
19 May AFC Bournemouth H 2–1 W
15 May Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 2–1 W
11 May Nottingham Forest FC A 3–2 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Sep Chelsea FC A 1–1 D
24 Aug West Ham United FC H 0–2 L
18 Aug Brentford FC A 1–2 L
19 May Aston Villa FC H 5–0 W
11 May Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 3–1 W
06 May Manchester United FC H 4–0 W

Season Stats

Chelsea FC Crystal Palace FC
#17 Position #22
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

53% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
53% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Chelsea FC are 17th (0 pts). Crystal Palace FC are 22nd (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea FC are looking to make home advantage count against Crystal Palace FC.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 8' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Pedro Neto on 8 minutes.
  • 13' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 14' Will Hughes is having his name booked by the referee on 14.
  • 19' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chelsea FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 24' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' Nicolas Jackson puts Chelsea FC on the lead.
  • 30' Chelsea FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
  • 32' A moment of madness from Wesley Fofana on 32 minutes earns him a card. Chelsea FC will be frustrated.
  • 37' Marc Guehi has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 42' The 24-year-old Cole Palmer has been sensational this season — 4 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 47' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Chelsea FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 50' It is a substitution in Crystal Palace FC team. Will Hughes is replaced by Cheick Doucoure on 50 minute.
  • 53' What a moment for Eberechi Eze! That strike on 53 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 58' Time for substitution for Chelsea FC. Pedro Neto is replaced by Joao Felix.
  • 63' That looks like a foul for a card for Nicolas Jackson.
  • 68' The energy levels are beginning to show. Enzo Maresca might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 69' Ismaila Sarr is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jean-Philippe Mateta at the 69 minute mark.
  • 74' Mykhailo Mudryk gets the nod from Chelsea FC. He replaces Malo Gusto and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 79' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Crystal Palace FC that had 322 games and scored 376 goals.
  • 84' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 86' Chelsea FC ring the changes. Noni Madueke has done his job and it is now time for Christopher Nkunku to step up.
  • 88' Crystal Palace FC make a change. Daichi Kamada trudges off to be replaced by Jeffrey Schlupp on 88 minutes.
  • 89' The referee calls foul for Daniel Munoz. He receives a card.
  • 90' That looks like a foul for a card for Cole Palmer.
  • The final score is 1-1.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.72 Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61 Crystal Palace FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 84% + Chelsea FC or Draw 77%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Chelsea FC40% Draw37% Crystal Palace FC23%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes25% 0% No75%
Avg goals/match: 1.33
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 71%
29%
± 1.5 39%
61%
± 2.5 16%
84%
± 3.5 5%
95%
± 4.5 2%
98%

Double Chance

Chelsea FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Crystal Palace FC
60%
Chelsea FC or Crystal Palace FC
63%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Chelsea FC19% Draw66% Crystal Palace FC15%
Actual: Chelsea FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
29.2%
1 – 0
17.4%
0 – 1
14.3%
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
4.4%
2 – 1
4.3%
1 – 2
3.6%
3 – 0
1.5%
2 – 2
1.5%
3 – 1
1.1%
0 – 3
0.9%

Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC

Handicap Chelsea FC covers Push Crystal Palace FC covers
-2.5 2% 98%
-2 2% 8% 90%
-1.5 10% 90%
-1 10% 22% 68%
-0.5 32% 68%
+0.5 75% 25%
+1 75% 18% 6%
+1.5 94% 6%
+2 94% 5% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
55%
Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
49%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.