Chelsea v Crystal Palace: what the numbers say
Chelsea meet Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge, Thursday 6:30am (Premier League). Chelsea have won 25 of the 34 meetings with Crystal Palace since 1992.
The big picture
Chelsea come in 5th on the ladder with 16 points; Crystal Palace are 20th on 7. Chelsea have the higher position to protect.
Chelsea are 5–3–1 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 2.1 goals for and 1.7 against.
Crystal Palace are 2–6–1 in Premier League 2026-27, averaging 1 goals for and 2.3 against.
Form
Chelsea have won three of their last five and most recently beat Manchester United 2–0.
Crystal Palace have won zero of their last five and most recently drew with TSG Hoffenheim 1–1.
Head to head
These sides have met 34 times on our records since 1992: Chelsea 25, Crystal Palace 4, 5 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), Chelsea won 3–1 at Selhurst Park.
Biggest margin between these two: Chelsea by 4 goals in 2020-21 (4–0).
At Stamford Bridge
Chelsea have won 8 of their last 20 at Stamford Bridge.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Chelsea go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
