Crystal Palace will host Chelsea in a Premier League fixture at Selhurst Park on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Both sides are looking to impose momentum on their mid-season campaigns. Palace arrive in disarray, enduring a lengthy winless run and off-field uncertainty after key departures and managerial pressures.
Whereas, Chelsea seek to solidify a European push amid mixed form and ongoing squad rotation. The London derby narrative adds extra intrigue. Palace are desperate to end a Premier League drought against the Blues dating back to 2017. Chelsea are hunting successive top-flight wins and Palace are eager to halt their slide at home.
You can find more of our soccer predictions on our main picks hub. Here’s how we’re betting Crystal Palace vs Chelsea tonight, including our Best Bet, a Same-Game Parlay, and key trends to know.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Match Details
Competition: Premier League
Date & kickoff: Sunday, January 25, 2026 – 9:00 AM ET / 2:00 PM GT
Venue: Selhurst Park, London, England
Expected XIs: Crystal Palace 3-4-2-1 vs Chelsea 4-2-3-1
Best Bet for Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Our best bet for Crystal Palace vs Chelsea is BTTS: Yes at -160 (BetMGM) / -164 (FanDuel).
Both Teams to Score (Yes) is our best bet for this London derby, grounded in trends from both clubs’ recent attacking and defensive profiles. Crystal Palace, despite their poor overall form and winless streak, have still managed to score in a large portion of their matches.
They’re averaging over 1.2 goals per match across their last 10 Premier League fixtures. They’ve also conceded at least once in many of those games. This aligns with their xG output of roughly 1.30 xG for the season. It indicates that they regularly create opportunities even if results lag.
Chelsea’s season overall also supports this market. The Blues have scored regularly, averaging around 1.64 goals per match in the Premier League. They’ve only failed to score twice in 22 fixtures, showing attacking consistency even when results vary. Chelsea’s xG of over 38 suggests they consistently create chances.
Palace’s weaker defensive record (1.39 xGA per game) points to vulnerability at the back, particularly at home. Additionally, head-to-head history between the clubs suggests both sides can find the net. Palace have conceded in at least 22 consecutive Premier League games against Chelsea. Hence, they may not be able to shut out the visitors.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Prediction
Our pick: Chelsea to Win at -115 (BetMGM) / -120 (FanDuel)
Chelsea’s positive moneyline pricing reflects both their historic dominance over Palace and their better form in recent fixtures. Historically, Chelsea have been virtually unassailable against Palace. The Blues are unbeaten in their last 15 Premier League matches against the Eagles.
They’ve registered 13 wins and two draws, and Palace’s last top-flight win in this fixture came in October 2017. Palace are in a poor run of form, having been winless in their last 10 matches across competitions and struggling for goals at Selhurst Park. Whereas, Chelsea have shown signs of progress under manager Liam Rosenior.
This includes several wins in their last four outings. Chelsea’s squad features impact players like Enzo Fernandez, who leads the team in goal contributions and has been decisive in key moments. The factor complements their solid xG figures and provides a creative outlet.
Palace’s ongoing issues stem from the departure of Marc Guehi, uncertainty over Jean-Philippe Mateta’s future and a broader tactical regression at home. Coupled with Chelsea’s need for points to push into Champions League positions, their price seems justified. They are fundamentally in better shape statistically and historically.
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Same-Game Parlay (Bet Builder) for Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Bet $100 to Win $769.58 (FanDuel) Total Goals Under 3.5 (-230) + Both Teams to Score: Yes (-164) + Enzo Fernandez to Score or Assist (+185)
This parlay combines a moderately low-scoring expectation with the likelihood of both sides finding the net and Chelsea creative index involvement. Historic metrics indicate many Palace vs Chelsea matches trend toward under 4 goals given Palace’s home defensive compressions and Chelsea’s controlled build-up play.
With both teams scoring in similar frequencies, Under 3.5 goals plus BTTS forms a solid overlap. Palace tend not to be high-scoring, but they get on the scoresheet enough that both sides netting is not far-fetched. Especially with Chelsea’s offensive consistency.
Enzo Fernandez acting as a key creative hub increases the appeal of including him to score or assist. He has been among Chelsea’s most decisive players. He has contributed key goal involvements this season amid squad rotation and tactical shifts.
This builder reflects the expectation of a tightly contested London derby with goal involvement from key creative outlets. The under 3.5 goals cast aligns with both clubs’ moderate goal-scoring records and defensively structured setups. Both Teams to Score amplifies the probability of each side breaking deadlocks at least once.
Enzo Fernandez’s involvement in goal contributions remains a dependable attacking metric given his influence in midfield creativity and finishing chances this season. The combination marries a controlled goals total with high-probability scoring contributions, offering a balanced approach to this matchup’s bet profile.
Over 2.5: -130 / Under 2.5: -105Over 3.5: +190 / Under 3.5: -275
Over 2.5: -130 / Under 2.5: +106 Over 3.5: +205 / Under 3.5: -260
BTTS
Yes: -160 / No: +105
Yes: -164 / No: +120
Asian Handicap
Crystal Palace +1.25: -357 Chelsea -1.25: +260 / -1.5: +138
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Draw No Bet
Crystal Palace: +135Chelsea: -190
Crystal Palace: +156 Chelsea: -186
Double Chance
Crystal Palace or Draw: -145Chelsea or Draw: -300
Crystal Palace or Draw: -145 Chelsea or Draw: -330
Trends to Know for Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Historical Head-to-Head: Chelsea have dominated this fixture in recent history, unbeaten in 15 straight Premier League meetings, with multiple wins and only a handful of draws, asserting their psychological edge.
Recent Form: Palace are struggling to find wins across competitions, whereas Chelsea have shown bouts of improved results and tactical productivity.
Goals Expectation: Chelsea’s higher xG and Palace’s defensive vulnerability support frequent goal involvements, justifying BTTS markets.
Home Struggles: Palace have not secured a top-flight win at Selhurst Park in months, adding pressure.
Key Players: Enzo Fernandez’s creativity and goal involvement for Chelsea continues to be an attacking linchpin.
How to watch – quick Q&A
What time is Crystal Palace vs Chelsea?
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea kicks off at 9:00 AM ET on Saturday, January 25, 2026 (2:00 PM local UK time).
Where is the match being played?
The match will be played at the Selhurst Park Stadium in London, England.
How can I watch on TV / stream?
Broadcast rights vary by territory. In the US, the Premier League can be telecast on USA Network and Telemundo. The match will be telecast on Sky Sports in the UK. The match will also be available to stream on these broadcasters’ official websites.
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