Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea team is set to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League opener at Stamford Bridge, and they’ll aim to continue their outstanding record against the Eagles. Chelsea have been dominant in recent meetings, with 14 wins and only two losses in their last 16 encounters.

Head-to-Head Record:

– Chelsea have won 14 of their last 16 matches against Crystal Palace, losing only twice.
– The Blues have scored in each of their past 20 Premier League meetings with Palace.
– Chelsea’s current winning run against Palace stands at 13 straight victories, home and away, across all competitions ¹.

Chelsea’s Recent Form:

– Chelsea have had a strong start to the season, winning one and losing one in their opening two Premier League fixtures.
– They’ve shown impressive attacking prowess, scoring 38 times in the first half of the previous season.
– Enzo Maresca’s side will look to build on their recent success and continue their dominance over Palace ² ¹.

Crystal Palace’s Recent Form:

– Palace have been beaten in back-to-back fixtures against London opposition, including Brentford and West Ham United.
– They did show resilience in the Carabao Cup, eliminating Norwich City with a 4-0 win.
– Despite their recent struggles, Palace will be looking to cause an upset against Chelsea and end their losing streak ¹.

Predicted Lineup:

Chelsea’s predicted lineup for the match against Palace is ³:
– Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
– Defenders: Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella
– Midfielders: Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández
– Attackers: Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Jamie Gittens
– Striker: João Pedro

Key Players to Watch:

– Cole Palmer: The young midfielder has been in fine form for Chelsea and could be a key player in the match against Palace.
– João Pedro: The new signing will look to make an impact for Chelsea and provide a different attacking threat.
– Jamie Gittens: The young winger has impressed in pre-season and could start against Palace ³.