Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results - preview today

Jonathan Gorrie19 February 2022

Crystal Palace host Chelsea in the Premier League this afternoon after the Blues’ victory at the Club World Cup.

The newly-crowned world champions certainly aren’t without their problems despite their success in Abu Dhabi and have struggled in a Premier League context.

While the win over Tottenham was promising, there had been far too many draws up until that point, briefly causing some concern as to their top four status.

For Palace, the wait for a League win goes on. Last time out offered a drab draw away at Brentford and, while there are little fears in regards to being sucked into the relegation battle, Patrick Vieira’s side could do with a boost to stop their season petering out.

Certainly a team capable of running the big boys close, Selhurst Park will be rocking on Saturday.

Date, kick-off time and venue

The Premier League game is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off on Saturday December 19, 2022.

Selhurst Park in London will host.

Where to watch Crystal Palace vs Chelsea

TV channel: Due to the game taking place during the 3pm blackout, it will not be broadcast on TV.

Live blog: You can follow along with every kick via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Chelsea FC via Getty Images

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea team news

Conor Gallagher is unable to feature due to the terms of his loan arrangement, meaning James McArthur could make his return to the starting lineup having come off the bench against Brentford. Vieira has confirmed he is considering a change in formation, having lost the season opener back in August.

Nathan Ferguson, meanwhile, is facing another spell on the sidelines after his recent hamstring injury.

For Chelsea, Mason Mount’s ankle injury during the Club World Cup final will rule him out although Thomas Tuchel can call on Ruben Loftus-Cheek after he recovered from an Achilles injury.

Crystal Palace vs Chelsea prediction

It’s hard to judge Chelsea at the moment. A relentlessly successful cup team, a League meeting away at a team who aren’t likely to sit back and allow them ball looks like exactly the sort of game they’ve struggled with of late.

1-1 draw.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Crystal Palace wins: 12

Draws: 15

Chelsea wins: 32

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