Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Predictions: EPL Matchweek 9 Match Odds & Best Bets

This weekend, the Blues will travel across the English capital to play the Eagles in what should be an exciting EPL match.

In a Matchweek 9 London Derby, Crystal Palace will face Chelsea at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

The Blues will play their debut Premier League encounter under new manager Graham Potter, who took over for Thomas Tuchel on September 8th. Chelsea is coming off a 2-1 win against West Ham in their most recent EPL encounter, and they have a 3-1-2 record after seven games.

Meanwhile, Palace sits 16th in the Premier League rankings, with only one win this season. Patrick Vieira’s squad is only two points away from relegation and could use a lift.

Will the Blues make strides under Potter? Will the Eagles, on the other hand, protect their home field on Saturday? Let’s take a look at the betting odds for Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea in Week 9.

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Odds

3-way handicap: Crystal Palace (+340) | Draw (+250) |Chelsea (-120)
Draw No Bet: Crystal Palace (+210) | Chelsea (-300)
Over/Under Goals: Over 2.5 ( -110) | Under 2.5 (-130)
Both Teams to Score: Yes (-115) | No (-120)

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea odds are current as of Wednesday, Sept. 28, on BetMGM Sportsbook.

Chelsea are currently listed as a solid road favorite against Crystal Palace, with no clear lean on the match total.

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Betting Tips

Chelsea have scored 75% of their goals in the second half.
Chelsea have failed to score only once this season in EPL matches.
Chelsea have scored only two goals in their last three matches.
Crystal Palace have scored four goals in three matches at home this season.
Crystal Palace have yet to earn a clean sheet.
Crystal Palace have lost one match in their previous 16 at Selhurst Park.

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Prediction

Crystal Palace 2-3 Chelsea

The Eagles last defeated Chelsea in 2017. The Blues, on the other hand, are in a difficult transition time, so this encounter might be rather surprising.

This season, Chelsea’s offensive has been uneven at best, and non-existent at worst. Having said that, I anticipate a more aggressive approach now that Potter has had adequate opportunity to learn about his new players.

Raheem Sterling arrives as the Blues’ key weapon at this stage, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang yet to impact in his short time with the club, and both Kai Havertz and Mason Mount off to sluggish beginnings.

I expect things to alter on Saturday, when more players will be engaged, with Armando Broja perhaps getting greater playing time. It should also be mentioned that Havertz scored twice for Germany in their UEFA Nations League match with England last week.

Despite their record, Palace can be difficult to deal with, having drawn with Liverpool and Newcastle United and taking an early 2-0 lead against Manchester City before losing 4-2. So don’t be shocked if the Eagles put up a good performance.

In the end, this game will most likely be determined by time of possession, which Chelsea has typically dominated.

However, I do not expect the Blues to keep a clean sheet with Wilfried Zaha, who has scored four goals this season, dashing around the pitch for the opponents.

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Predictions: EPL Matchweek 9 Match Odds & Best Bets