2020-21 Premier League – Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Crystal Palace vs Chelsea kick off? Saturday 10th April, 2021 – 17:30 (UK)
Where is Crystal Palace vs Chelsea being played? Selhurst Park, London
Where can I get tickets for Crystal Palace vs Chelsea? Some clubs can now have some fans back in their stadiums so it is worth checking official club websites for the latest updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Crystal Palace vs Chelsea on in the UK? Sky Sports
Where can I stream Crystal Palace vs Chelsea in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
CRYSTAL PALACE
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Guaita; Ward, Kouyate, Cahill, Van Aanholt; Ayew, Milivojevic, Riedewald, Eze; Benteke, Zaha
UNAVAILABLE: Ferguson (Injured), Tomkins (Injured), Sakho (Injured), McArthur (Injured), Batshuayi (Ineligible), Clyne (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Wickham (Injured)
CHELSEA
PREDICTED XI (3-4-2-1): Mendy; Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger; James, Kante, Jorginho, Alonso; Mount, Havertz; Giroud
UNAVAILABLE: Thiago Silva (Suspended)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Chelsea’s run of 14 games unbeaten in all competitions with seven successive clean sheets under head coach Thomas Tuchel came to an end in dramatic fashion this past weekend, after the Blues were reduced to ten-men following the sending off of centre-half Thiago Silva and subsequently thrashed 2-5 by lowly West Brom. Tuchel’s men return to Premier League action following their Champions League first leg quarter-final away at Porto in midweek and they cannot afford to show any mental or physical fatigue from that game with opponents Crystal Palace capable of pouncing on it. A late equaliser for Eagles saw them take a point from Goodison Park last Monday and they return home here having not lost in their last three home league games, recording three successive clean sheets in the process. However, the visitors will still be hurting after that humiliating loss at the hands of West Brom and with the race for Champions League places heating up, the quality and strength in depth of the Chelsea squad should lead them to secure a vital three points on the road in their battle for a top four spot.
