Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Match Preview

Chelsea is set to host Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 17, 2025, in a highly anticipated Premier League clash. The match kicks off at 2 pm BST, with Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event televising the game in the UK.

Team News and Injury Updates

Chelsea:

– Injuries: Romeo Lavia is sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Levi Colwill faces an extended spell out with a ruptured ACL. Reece James is also currently serving a suspension.
– Returns: Trevoh Chalobah and Wesley Fofana are fit for selection after minor ankle scares.
– Predicted Lineup: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Pedro Neto; Jackson.

Crystal Palace:

– Injuries: Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucoure are nearing returns but won’t feature. Eddie Nketiah’s thigh problem persists until early September, and Daichi Kamada will be out until the end of the month.
– Predicted Lineup: Henderson; Clyne, Guehi, Richards; Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Kamada, Eze, Mateta.

Head-to-Head Record

Chelsea has a strong record against Crystal Palace, with 33 wins, 14 losses, and 8 draws. The Blues have won their last 14 encounters, including a league double last season. A win on Sunday would see them equal the English league record for consecutive wins against a single opponent, currently held by Manchester City over Bournemouth ¹.

Key Players to Watch

– Noni Madueke and Cole Palmer: The duo was instrumental in Chelsea’s 6-2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, with Madueke netting a hat-trick assisted by Palmer.
– Eberechi Eze: A pivotal figure for Crystal Palace, Eze will be crucial in the Eagles’ hopes of causing an upset at Stamford Bridge ².

Prediction

Given Chelsea’s potent attack and strong record against Palace, a 3-1 victory in favor of the Blues seems like a reasonable prediction. However, Crystal Palace will aim to spoil Chelsea’s party, drawing confidence from their disciplined display against Liverpool in the Community Shield ² ¹.