Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Current streaks

Recent form

Chelsea

Chelsea have shown impressive form recently, winning five of their last six matches across various competitions. The Blues are currently on a three-match winning streak, which includes a resounding 4-1 victory over AC Milan in a friendly. Their defensive record is particularly noteworthy, with three clean sheets in their last six games and only conceding an average of 0.67 goals per game. Chelsea's attacking prowess is also evident, scoring 13 goals in their last six matches at an average of 2.17 per game. Interestingly, half of their recent matches have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency for high-scoring encounters. Despite a surprising 2-0 loss to Sholing in a friendly, Chelsea have bounced back strongly, winning all three of their FIFA Club World Cup matches and maintaining their solid form in friendlies.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have shown impressive form in their recent fixtures, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches with four wins and two draws. The Eagles have demonstrated defensive solidity, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only 0.83 goals per game on average. Their attacking prowess is equally noteworthy, scoring 13 goals across these six matches at an average of 2.17 per game. A particularly high-scoring encounter was their 4-2 victory over Wolves in the Premier League. Palace have also exhibited resilience against tough opposition, securing a draw against Liverpool and a notable 1-0 win against Manchester City in the FA Cup. Their current streak of 10 games without defeat is a testament to their consistent performances, suggesting they could be strong contenders in the upcoming season.

Recent home/away form

Chelsea

Chelsea have been in imperious form at home, boasting an impressive six-match winning streak across various competitions. The Blues have been particularly solid defensively, keeping five clean sheets in their last six home games and conceding only one goal during this run. Their attacking prowess has also been noteworthy, with Chelsea scoring 13 goals in these six matches, averaging 2.17 goals per game. The standout performance came in their most recent home fixture, a friendly against AC Milan, which Chelsea won convincingly 4-1. This high-scoring encounter was an exception to their recent trend, as 67% of their home games during this period saw under 2.5 goals. Chelsea's dominant home form has been evident across different competitions, including friendlies, the FIFA Club World Cup, Premier League, and Europa Conference League, demonstrating their consistency and adaptability on home turf.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace's recent away form presents a mixed picture, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches. The Eagles have shown resilience against top-tier opposition, securing draws against Liverpool and Arsenal, and impressively defeating Tottenham Hotspur. However, they've also suffered heavy defeats, conceding five goals each to Newcastle United and Manchester City in back-to-back matches. These high-scoring games significantly impacted their goal difference, with Palace conceding 13 goals while scoring 10 across the six matches. Despite the defensive lapses, the team have managed two clean sheets, including a 2-0 victory over Spurs. Palace's matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their recent away games seeing over 2.5 goals, and both teams finding the net in half of the fixtures. Their most recent outing, a 3-0 friendly win against Crawley Town, suggests a potential upturn in form as they approach the new season.