Chelsea vs Crystal Palace: Latest Team News and Predicted Lineups

The highly anticipated match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace is set to take place on August 17, 2025, at Stamford Bridge. Here’s the latest update on team news, predicted lineups, and injuries for both teams.

Chelsea Team News

– Injuries: Chelsea is dealing with several injuries, including captain Reece James, who is sidelined with a thigh issue and currently serving a suspension from last season. Midfielder Romeo Lavia is also out with a hamstring injury and is expected to return to action after the international break. Additionally, Levi Colwill will miss the majority of the season due to an ACL injury.
– New Signings: Chelsea’s new signings, including Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, have made a strong impression in pre-season, with Pedro scoring several goals. Jadon Sancho will not be available for this fixture due to eligibility issues.

Crystal Palace Team News

– Injuries: Crystal Palace is facing several injury concerns, including Daichi Kamada, Chadi Riad, Cheick Doucoure, and Eddie Nketiah, who are all dealing with fitness issues. Matheus Franca is also out injured.
– Team Preparation: Despite the injuries, Crystal Palace has shown promising signs, including a 4-0 win in the EFL Cup against Norwich City, where Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta scored.

Predicted Lineups

– Chelsea Predicted XI: Robert Sanchez in goal, with a defensive line consisting of Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill, and Marc Cucurella. The midfield will be anchored by Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, while the attacking trio could feature Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, and potentially Pedro Neto replacing Mykhailo Mudryk. Nicolas Jackson is expected to lead the attack.
– Crystal Palace Predicted XI: Dean Henderson will guard the goal, with a defensive line consisting of Nathaniel Clyne, Marc Guehi, and Tyrick Mitchell. The midfield will feature Adam Wharton, Will Hughes, and Jefferson Lerma, while the attacking trio could include Eberechi Eze, Daichi Kamada, and Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Match Details

– Date: August 17, 2025
– Time: 2 PM (UK time)
– Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
– Broadcast: The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming options available through the Sky Go app and NOW TV ¹.