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Crystal Palace FC vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2021-22
Sat 19 Feb 2022 · 15:00 UTC Selhurst Park HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Crystal Palace FC vs Chelsea FCPremier League at Selhurst Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Michael Salisbury
  • Referee Neil Davies
  • Referee David Coote
  • Referee Stuart Burt
  • Referee Michael Oliver
  • Referee Nick Hopton

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Feb Chelsea FC H 0–1 L
12 Feb Brentford FC A 0–0 D
09 Feb Norwich City FC A 1–1 D
05 Feb Hartlepool United FC H 2–0 W
23 Jan Liverpool FC H 1–3 L
14 Jan Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–1 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Feb Crystal Palace FC A 1–0 W
05 Feb Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–1 W
23 Jan Tottenham Hotspur FC H 2–0 W
18 Jan Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–1 D
15 Jan Manchester City FC A 0–1 L
02 Jan Liverpool FC H 2–2 D

Season Stats

Crystal Palace FC Chelsea FC
#22 Position #17
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

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace FC face off against Chelsea FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Malang Sarr made 442 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' It looks surprising Crystal Palace FC does not make any changes. Nathaniel Clyne has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' Chelsea FC is showing some good football. However, Chelsea FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 20' Crystal Palace FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 35' The travelling Chelsea FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 40' Chelsea FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 45' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 46' Jack Butland has so much to prove this time. He replaces Vicente Guaita on 46 minute.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Chelsea FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 61' Chelsea FC have won 654 goals from 409 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 63' The referee calls foul for Malang Sarr. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 68' Controversy at the stadium! Michael Olise argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 73' Romelu Lukaku has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 3 goals to his name this season.
  • 74' Ruben Loftus-Cheek is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jorginho at the 74 minute mark.
  • 75' Against the run of play, Hakim Ziyech has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 75' It is a substitution in Chelsea FC team. Malang Sarr is replaced by Marcos Alonso on 75 minute.
  • 80' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 85' The Crystal Palace FC manager makes a substitution. Jordan Ayew departs to be replaced by Eberechi Eze.
  • 89' Hakim Ziyech with the second goal in the match!
  • 90' Chelsea FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 90' Another change for Crystal Palace FC made on 90 minute. James McArthur leaves to be changed by Jean-Philippe Mateta.
  • The points are shared — Crystal Palace FC 0-1 Chelsea FC. Honours even.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.34 Crystal Palace FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91 Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 86% + Under — clean sheet likely 81%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Crystal Palace FC16% Draw37% Chelsea FC47%
Actual: Chelsea FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes19% 0% No81%
Avg goals/match: 1.25
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 69%
31%
± 1.5 36%
64%
± 2.5 14%
86%
± 3.5 5%
95%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Crystal Palace FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Chelsea FC
84%
Crystal Palace FC or Chelsea FC
63%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Crystal Palace FC7% Draw66% Chelsea FC27%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
31.2%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
11.1%
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 0
8%
1 – 2
4.4%
0 – 3
3.3%
2 – 1
1.5%
1 – 3
1.5%
2 – 0
1.4%
2 – 2
0.9%
0 – 4
0.8%

Asian Handicap — Crystal Palace FC

Handicap Crystal Palace FC covers Push Chelsea FC covers
-2.5 0% 100%
-2 0% 2% 98%
-1.5 2% 98%
-1 2% 10% 89%
-0.5 11% 89%
+0.5 53% 47%
+1 53% 29% 17%
+1.5 83% 17%
+2 83% 13% 5%
+2.5 95% 5%

Clean Sheet

Crystal Palace FC keeps clean sheet
41%
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
71%

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