Crystal Palace vs Chelsea betting tips: Preview, predictions & odds

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Chelsea win and both teams to score (11/4)

Chelsea will be confident of heading to south London and taking all three points.

With the Eagles winless in five matches, the Blues will fancy their chances of a victory on Saturday.

However, Palace have shown that they are more than capable of scoring, as they have averaged 1.33 goals per game this season.

Romelu Lukaku to score first (7/2)

Lukaku scored the first goal in both Chelsea’s Club World Cup matches.

He will be confident of finding the back of the net against a Palace side who have conceded an average of 1.46 goals per game.

Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur – Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 05: Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea reacts after their 2nd goal during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on January 5, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Match preview: Crystal Palace vs Chelsea betting tips

Crystal Palace are now without a win in five matches.

The Eagles were held to a disappointing goalless draw with Brentford last weekend.

The Bees have been struggling near the bottom and Patrick Vieira will have wanted his side to have taken all three points.

They were also unable to beat Norwich, who are also in danger of relegation, the week prior.

Palace head into Saturday’s clash 15th in the table.

Norwich City v Crystal Palace – Premier League NORWICH, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 09: Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace celebrates with teammates Michael Olise and Will Hughes after scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Crystal Palace at Carrow Road on February 09, 2022 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Chelsea crowned world champions

Chelsea were crowned world champions last week as they defeated Palmeiras in the final of the Club World Cup.

The Blues defeated Al Ahly in the semi-finals before seeing off the Brazilians in the final.

Kai Havertz’s spot-kick in with a few minutes remaining in extra time secured the win for the Blues.

In the Premier League, Chelsea remain 3rd in the table and looked nailed on for a top-four finish.

Thomas Tuchel’s side are four points ahead of fourth place and with a game in hand.

Chelsea v Palmeiras: Final – FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – FEBRUARY 12: Thiago Silva and Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea celebrate after victory in the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2021 Final match between Chelsea and Palmeiras at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on February 12, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Crystal Palace team news

Palace will be without Conor Gallagher.

The midfielder is unable to face his parent club.

Cheikhou Kouyate is back from the AFCON and avalaible to play.

Chelsea team news

Mason Mount is set to miss the match after picking up an ankle injury.

However, Ruben Loftus Cheek is back from a slight knock.

Ben Chilwell and Reece James both remain sidelined.

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