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Our Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Prediction Sees Blues Sail Past Eagles on Matchday One

Chelsea and Crystal Palace do battle at Stamford Bridge on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. The Blues will fancy their chances on home soil, but can the Eagles cause an upset?

Premier League Betting Picks

Chelsea HT/FT – 2.39

Cole Palmer to Score Anytime – 2.30

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Maresca’s Men to Start with Maximum Points?

Enzo Maresca had a fine first season at Stamford Bridge. The Italian guided Chelsea to a UEFA Champions League place, finishing fourth on 69 points. The Londoners also won the UEFA Conference League, thumping Real Betis 4-1 in the final in Wroclaw.

Chelsea are gunning for a top-four finish in the Premier League this season. They face stiff opposition, but the London side should be in the mix. Can they get off to a winning start this Sunday?

Crystal Palace had a 2024-25 season to remember, ending their long wait for a major trophy. The south Londoners won the 2025 FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium, seeing off Manchester City.

Palace finished 12^th in the Premier League, collecting 53 points after 13 wins, 14 draws, and 11 defeats. Oliver Glasner’s side need to juggle with European football this term, but Palace will be aiming for a top-half finish.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Betting Odds

With this one taking place at the Bridge, Chelsea are the clear favourites to put maximum points on the board. The home victory is currently priced at 1.60.

Palace make the short trip across the capital as the 4.90 underdogs, while the draw is available at 4.20. The Eagles left Stamford Bridge with a point last term, but this will be a stern test for the FA Cup holders.

Chelsea Win – 1.60

Draw – 4.20

Crystal Palace Win – 4.90

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Recent Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head Meetings

The London clubs played out two 1-1 draws last season. At the Bridge in September, Eberechi Eze’s effort cancelled out Nicolas Jackson’s opener. In January’s reverse game, Jean-Philippe Mateta equalised for Palace after Cole Palmer had given the Blues a 14^th-minute lead at Selhurst Park.

Chelsea’s recent record in this fixture is sensational, unbeaten in 16 league and cup matches. Palace’s last triumph was a 2-1 home league victory in October 2017.

Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Betting Tips & Predictions

Chelsea have been Crystal Palace’s bogey team for several years, and the Blues should take all three points from their opening fixture. We like the look of 2.39 for the hosts to be winning at half time and full time.

Palmer scored against Palace last term, and the England international would love to open his account on the opening weekend. Palmer is priced at 2.30 to net anytime.