Round 23 - Premier League
Crystal Palace VS Chelsea FC
Selhurst Park
25 January, 2026
Overview:
Crystal Palace hosts Chelsea in a Premier League fixture at Selhurst Park on January 25, 2026. Chelsea are sixth with 34 points while Crystal Palace sit 13th with 28 points, six points adrift. Chelsea hold a dominant head-to-head record, unbeaten in their last 16 Premier League meetings against Palace.
Recent H2H results: 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge, August 2025
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of Chelsea.
Chelsea's wing dominance will test Palace's defensive width; Palace must exploit Chelsea's vulnerable away form through quick transitions. Chelsea likely to control possession (58-42%) while Palace seeks counter-attacking opportunities. Fernández's creative output will be crucial for Chelsea's attacking rhythm.
Chelsea's historical dominance, superior league position, and away record against Palace despite general road struggles heavily favors the visitors. Palace's recent defensive issues and lack of recent victories against Chelsea create significant disadvantage. Home advantage minimal given historical context.
Last Update: 23-01-2026
Stats:
| Crystal Palace | Chelsea FC |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 42 | 58 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Win Probability | |
| 0.22 | 0.5 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 18 | 7 | 3 | 61 |
| 2 | Man City | 17 | 5 | 5 | 56 |
| 3 | Aston Villa | 15 | 6 | 6 | 51 |
| 4 | Man United | 13 | 9 | 5 | 48 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 12 | 9 | 6 | 45 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 13 | 6 | 8 | 45 |
| 7 | Brentford | 12 | 4 | 11 | 40 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 9 | 11 | 7 | 38 |
| 9 | Everton | 10 | 7 | 10 | 37 |
| 10 | Fulham | 11 | 4 | 12 | 37 |
| 11 | Newcastle | 10 | 6 | 11 | 36 |
| 12 | Sunderland | 9 | 9 | 9 | 36 |
| 13 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 8 | 10 | 35 |
| 14 | Brighton Hove | 8 | 10 | 9 | 34 |
| 15 | Leeds United | 7 | 10 | 10 | 31 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 7 | 8 | 12 | 29 |
| 17 | Nottingham | 7 | 6 | 14 | 27 |
| 18 | West Ham | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 19 | Burnley | 4 | 7 | 16 | 19 |
| 20 | Wolverhampton | 1 | 7 | 20 | 10 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Haaland | MCI | NOR | 27 | 22 | 7 |
| T. Rodrigues | BRE | BRA | 27 | 17 | 1 |
| A. Semenyo | MCI | GHA | 26 | 13 | 4 |
| J. Pedro | CHE | BRA | 27 | 11 | 4 |
