Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds | OneFootball

Blues looking to reverse slump in Premier League title bid

Crystal Palace host Chelsea in a Premier League London derby this weekend.

Chelsea, meanwhile, need a lift.

While Enzo Maresca has long stressed his side are not in a title race, he will want to arrest their relative slump as quickly as possible.

Monday’s 2-0 defeat at Ipswich means the Blues are without a win in three League games, halting their progress somewhat.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off time on Saturday 4 January, 2025.

Selhurst Park in London will host.

Where to watch Crystal Palace vs Chelsea

TV channel and live stream: The game will not be shown live in the UK as it takes place during the 3pm blackout imposed across English football on Saturdays.

Free Highlights: BBC One’s Match of the Day will broadcast highlights when it airs at 10.20pm on Saturday.

LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea team news

Palace skipper Marc Guehi will return from the one-match suspension he served during the Saints game. Adam Wharton and Matheus Franca are injured.

For Chelsea, Reece James was back on the bench against Ipswich in a major boost for Maresca. Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile and Mykhailo Mudryk will not feature.

There is hope, however, that Romeo Lavia is closing in on a comeback.

Boost: Reece James was back in the Chelsea squad for their game at Ipswich

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Crystal Palace vs Chelsea prediction

With Palace solid of late and Chelsea stalling, a draw seems likely.

Draw, 1-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Crystal Palace wins: 12

Draws: 16

Chelsea wins: 38

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea latest odds

Crystal Palace to win: 29/10

Draw: 11/4

Chelsea to win: 10/11

Odds via Betfair and subject to change.