Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Match Preview

The highly anticipated Premier League match between Chelsea and Crystal Palace is set to kick off on August 17, 2025, at Stamford Bridge. Here’s a rundown of the key details:

Team News

Chelsea:

– Injuries: Romeo Lavia is sidelined with a hamstring injury, and Levi Colwill faces an extended spell out with a ruptured ACL.
– New Signings: Chelsea has made several new signings, including Pedro Neto, who could start against Crystal Palace.
– Expected Lineup: Robert Sanchez in goal, with a defensive line consisting of Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, and Marc Cucurella. Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez will anchor the midfield, while Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, and potentially Pedro Neto will form the attacking trio ¹ ².

Crystal Palace:

– Injuries: Chadi Riad, Cheick Doucoure, Eddie Nketiah, and Daichi Kamada are all out with injuries. Matheus Franca’s availability is uncertain.
– New Signings: Walter Benitez and Borna Sosa are the only new arrivals, with Sosa potentially making his debut at left-back.
– Expected Lineup: Dean Henderson in goal, with a lineup featuring Marc Guehi, Chris Richards, Tyrick Mitchell, and Daniel Muñoz in defense. Jefferson Lerma and Will Hughes will partner in midfield, with Eberechi Eze, Ismaïla Sarr, and Jean-Philippe Mateta leading the attack ² ¹.

Match Details

– Kick-off Time: August 17, 2025, 2 pm BST
– TV Channel: Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event will televise the match in the UK.
– Live Stream: The match will also be available on the Sky Go app or website for subscribers.

Prediction

Given Chelsea’s strong record against Crystal Palace, a win for the Blues seems likely. Chelsea has won 33 of their previous 47 meetings against Crystal Palace, with 14 wins for Palace and 8 draws. A predicted scoreline could be Chelsea 2-1 Crystal Palace ² ¹.