Jul 13, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Chelsea FC midfielder Cole Palmer (10) and defender Malo Gusto (27) react during the match during the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kai Pfaffenbach-Reuters via Imagn Images

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Chelsea vs Crystal Palace – Top Goalscorer Odds, Betting Tips and More

Chelsea begin their Premier League campaign with a London derby against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. Both clubs arrive with silverware from last season, Chelsea lifted the Conference League and Club World Cup. Meanwhile, Palace won the FA Cup last season and started their new season by winning the Community Shield against Liverpool.

Enzo Maresca’s side finished fourth in the league last season and will be eager to improve on that after making eleven new signings this summer. Warm-up wins over Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan have set the tone. On the other hand, Palace, under Oliver Glasner, are unbeaten in nine competitive games and showed their resilience by edging Liverpool on penalties in the Community Shield. After last year’s sluggish start, when they won only one of their opening 13 matches, Palace will be determined to avoid a repeat.

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Key Players to Watch: Top Goalscorer Odds for Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Here are the Odds to First Goal Scorer and Anytime Goalscorer for Chelsea vs Crystal Palace (via BetMGM):

Player	Team	Anytime Scorer Odds	First Goal Odds	Last Goal Odds
Joao Pedro	Chelsea	+125	+425	+425
Cole Palmer	Chelsea	+125	+425	+425
Jean-Philippe Mateta	Crystal Palace	+210	+675	+675
Pedro Neto	Chelsea	+360	+1050	+1050
Eberechi Eze	Crystal Palace	+400	+1150	+1150
Ismaila Sarr	Crystal Palace	+350	+1050	+1050

These players are expected to be in the thick of the action in this match. Given their form and and attacking involvement in the pevious games, these attackers will be the key players for both teams. For Chelsea, Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer were the stars of their Club World Cup victory and the duo will look to continue their sharp form alongside other attacking threats like Jamie Gittens and Pedro Neto. For Crystal Palace, attackers Jean-Philippe Mateta, Eberechi Eze and Ismaila Sarr will be one to watch out for as the trio looked lively in attack in the Community Shield.

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Betting Value Picks: Underdog Goalscorers to Consider

(Odds via ~ BetMGM):

Player	Team	Anytime Scorer Odds	First Goal Odds	Last Goal Odds
Reece James	Chelsea	+700	+1900	+1900
Marc Cucurella	Chelsea	+725	+2000	+2000
Will Hughes	Crystal Palace	+1550	+4000	+4000
Tyrick Mitchell	Crystal Palace	+2800	+6000	+6000

Chelsea’s left-back Cucurella and right-back Reece James can pose a threat from both open play and set-pieces. Crystal Palace wing-back Tyrick Mitchell is a very long-shot option, but his odds could appeal for bettors seeking high returns. Meanwhile, Palace midfielder Will Hughes has a good long-shot in his locker.

Total Goals Odds for Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

(Odds via ~ BetMGM):

TOTAL GOALS	OVER ODDS	UNDER ODDS
Over/Under 0.5	-3000	+1100
Over/Under 1.5	-550	+350
Over/Under 2.5	-160	+115
Over/Under 3.5	+155	-220
Over/Under 4.5	+350	-550
Over/Under 5.5	+625	-1200

This Premier League match has all the makings of a high-scoring contest with Chelsea’s free-flowing attack and Crystal Palace’s counter-attacking threat pointing towards an end-to-end contest. Both sides boast multiple playmakers and clinical finishers, ensuring that chances will come frequently in the game.

Abhinav Goel

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I am a soccer writer at The PlayOffs, covering everything from match analysis to transfer buzz and tactical deep dives. Ever since I was a kid, soccer has been more than just a sport to me—it’s been an obsession. Playing and watching the game from a young age fueled my passion, eventually leading me into the world of sports media and betting. Now, I get to analyze the sport I love and bring the latest updates to fans worldwide.