Chelsea v Crystal Palace
14 August 1500hrs
Football – England – Premier League
Pick Chelsea AH-1.25
Bookmaker Marathonbet
Odds: 1.69 odds taken 0334 GMT, Saturday 14th August
Saturday features action from the Premier League with Chelsea taking on Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea Preview – Can Chelsea live up to hype?
Despite losing two of their last three matches of last season, Chelsea still achieved a 4th place finish in the Premier League and qualified for this season’s Champions League, but the expectancy levels have been raised with the recent signing of former striker, Lukaku, who has returned for a second stint at Stamford Bridge from Inter Milan.
Losses to Arsenal and Aston Villa were a disappointing end to Chelsea’s season but they’re fully expected to hit the ground running against London rivals, Crystal Palace, in this Saturday’s season-opener at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea lost just two of their last 10 matches at home towards the end of last season while their last meeting at home against Crystal Palace resulted in a convincing 4-0 romp over The Eagles.
Crystal Palace Preview – Can Palace start new era with a win?
It’s all change at Selhurst Park this season as former manager, Roy Hodgson, retired at the end of last season after guiding Crystal Palace to a 14th place finish but perhaps even more importantly, stabilising the club in the English top flight.
Palace ended last season though with just two wins from their final nine games of last term which were gained in victories against Sheffield United and Aston Villa but six defeats within this period suggests that incoming new boss, Patrick Vieira, may have his hands full in helping The Eagles avoid a relegation battle.
With just one win from their last six away matches which includes four defeats, Crystal Palace look to be up against it when they make the short trip to Stamford Bridge this Saturday.
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Chelsea v Crystal Palace
Key Facts – Chelsea v Crystal Palace Tip
- Chelsea lost just 2 of their last 10 matches at home
- Crystal Palace won just 2 of their last 9 games last season
- Chelsea have won the last 7 meetings on trot v Crystal Palace
Chelsea with Lukaku up front should be too strong for Palace in this one.
The best betting odds for Chelsea v Crystal Palace
Chelsea to win: 1.30 at Marathonbet
Draw: 5.60 at Marathonbet
Crystal Pal to win: 13.00 at Marathonbet
