2020-21 Premier League – Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Chelsea vs Crystal Palace kick off? Saturday 3rd October, 2020 – 12:30 (UK)
Where is Chelsea vs Crystal Palace being played? Stamford Bridge, London
Where can I get tickets for Chelsea vs Crystal Palace? No tickets are available as this match will be played without spectators
What TV channel is Chelsea vs Crystal Palace on in the UK? BT Sport
Where can I stream Chelsea vs Crystal Palace in the UK? SBT Sport subscribers can stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
CHELSEA
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Mendy; James, Christensen, Thiago Silva, Chilwell; Kante, Jorginho; Mount, Havertz, Werner; Abraham
Unavailable: Van Ginkel (Injured), Gilmour (Injured), Ziyech (Injured)
Doubtful: Werner (Injured)
CRYSTAL PALACE
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Guaita; Ward, Kouyate, Sakho, Mitchell; Townsend, McArthur, McCarthy, Eze; Ayew, Zaha
Unavailable: Tomkins (Injured), Van Aanholt (Injured), Cahill (Injured), Wickham (Injured), Ferguson (Injured), Dann (Injured), Batshuayi (Injured)
Doubtful: Schlupp (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Chelsea managed to salvage a point after finding themselves 3-0 down a half-time against West Brom last week showing that Frank Lampard still has plenty of work to do. He is yet to define his strongest line-up or formation so there could well be further changes but they may be a little more cautious here. They face a Crystal Palace side who have started the season in superb form and were unlucky to lose last weekend against Everton due to the controversial penalty. They will cause the Chelsea defence plenty of problems and that remains an area of weakness for Frank Lampard’s team. With the uncertainty over the goalkeeping position and more changes anticipated at the back, expect Palace to breach their defence at least once so consider both teams to score here.
