Crystal Palace vs Chelsea tips and predictions

Too soon to dismiss Crystal Palace

Chelsea are favourites in the betting but you'd be better off taking a deeper look at the outsiders.

The hosts have secured 2 home wins from their last 3 games. With contrasting fortunes the travelling side has been patchy. They've lost 6 of their recent 8 matches on the road.

Crystal Palace need to focus on the positives if they're to get this done. The home side is certainly in some form on their own turf. They have scored three or more goals in 2 of their recent 3 home matches while their defensive line has also received plaudits. The data shows that they have conceded no more than once in 3 of their last 4 home games. Looking at this recent performance data will give their supporters plenty of encouragement.

Recently Chelsea have conceded an average of 3.0 goals in their last 3 matches. Perhaps this is clutching at straws but time will tell. If this has shown an actual weakness, it could be the difference between winning and losing. It could be a case of so near and yet so far, but Crystal Palace really can do this.

Chelsea are the favoured side but things will get exciting if Crystal Palace can catch them cold. It isn't that obvious but the Yes BTTS bet is the hesitant side bet.