Outgoing manager, lost Marc Guehi and now Crystal Palace face a rejuvenated Chelsea under the guidance of Liam Rosenior as the new boss looks to get his side back in the top four
Tom Phillips
11:16, 25 Jan 2026
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Liam Rosenior applauds the Chelsea supporters(Image: Steve Bardens - AMA)
Crystal Palace will be aiming to turn around their recent poor run when they welcome Chelsea to Selhurst Park in the Premier League this weekend. The Eagles are enduring a difficult spell, having averaged just 0.40 points per game over their last five league matches and failing to register a single victory during that period.
Their struggles extend to home fixtures as well, with Palace averaging only 0.60 points per game at Selhurst Park this season, scoring just 0.75 goals while conceding 1.25 per match. This has contributed to a ten-game winless streak across all competitions, placing them among the league’s least effective home teams.
Off the pitch, uncertainty continues to mount following the announcement that Oliver Glasner will depart at the end of the season and the sale of Marc Guehi to Manchester City, further adding to the sense of instability around the club.
Statistically, Palace have managed 17 goals and conceded 21 in 16 league games this season, averaging 1.06 goals scored and 1.31 conceded per match. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 7 of those 16 fixtures. Their expected goals (xG) per game stands at 1.30, with an xG against of 1.39. The Eagles’ both teams to score (BTTS) rate is around 60%, underlining their defensive vulnerabilities even in otherwise competitive games.
Chelsea, meanwhile, make the short trip across London with a more optimistic outlook despite some inconsistency in their own campaign. The Blues are averaging 1.50 points per game in the league, with their away form standing out—they have picked up 1.60 points per game on the road and are averaging 2.40 goals per away match, making them one of the league’s most dangerous attacking teams away from home.
Chelsea’s matches have been high-scoring affairs this season, with the team averaging 2.17 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game—roughly 3.5 total goals per match—well above the league average for games featuring over 2.5 goals. Their attacking prowess is particularly evident away from Stamford Bridge, where they have scored at least twice in most of their away fixtures.
In summary, Crystal Palace’s ongoing struggles and the uncertainty surrounding their managerial situation leave them clear underdogs against a Chelsea side that, despite its own inconsistencies, comes into the match in a far more stable and positive position both on and off the field—a significant advantage given the current circumstances at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Chelsea to win and both teams to score - 13/5 (Betfred)
Over 2.5 goals - 4/5 (Betfred)
Joao Pedro to score anytime - 7/4 (Betfred)
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