Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
England Premier League.
Date: Saturday, 17th December 2016,
Kick-off at 12:30 UK.
Venue: Selhurst Park, London.
Chelsea can guarantee themselves at least a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League over Christmas if they beat Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Two recent narrow 1-0 victories—against West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland—have stretched the Blues' remarkable winning league run to 10 games on the bounce and manager Antonio Conte would likely be delighted with a similar result against the Eagles.
For their part, Palace, even at home, will be significant underdogs given they have lost seven of their last nine games in the English top flight.
Read on for a look at the latest team news before the clash in south London, along with live streaming and television information, and a full preview.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Head-to-head stats
Crystal Palace defeated Chelsea 2-1 in their first Premier League clash of last season by a 2-1 margin, but the fixture was at the Stamford Bridge. In the return leg at the Selhurst Park, Chelsea had their revenge by cruising to a 3-0 win.There are no draws in the Premier League meetings between these two sides in the last three seasons. Chelsea are the better side during the period with 4 wins as against Palace’s 2. The Blues from Stamford Bridge were also victorious in their last two visits to the Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Prediction
It is hard to see Crystal Palace troubling a team like Chelsea with their current form. They are one of the worst defense in the league at the moment after having conceded 12 goals in the last 5 games. Alan Pardew is also coming with a depleted squad with at least 8 players out with injuries.
While Antonio Conte and his men are flying high at top of their game. Every player in the team seems to know their role and come forward with vital contributions when it matters. This will be a straight forward three points to pick for Chelsea.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Bet Tips
Chelsea to win at 3/5 (1.60)
Chelsea to lead 1-0 at the end of first half at 3.80 (14/5).
