Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the English Premier League match.
Chelsea
In 2023 Chelsea have lost the most number of games compared to the other Premier League teams (19). In the five top European leagues only three teams have a worse result, namely Almería (24), Werder (20) and Empoli (20). Nkounkou is hardly able to change the situation as 5 key players will miss the game. Palmer and Sterling are disqualified, Caicedo has got a virus, Enzo Fernández and Robert Sánchez are injured.
Crystal Palace
Two creative players of Crystal Palace are back. Olise and Eze will be able to participate in this game. Olice has taken important points for his team in the previous games against Manchester City (2:2) and Brighton (1:1). He leveled the score in the 95th minute of the game versus the Citizens and made an assist in the match against Brighton. Crystal Palace have scored at least 1 goal in 6 out of the 7 games with Olise in the line-up.
Chelsea – Crystal Palace prediction
Chelsea have turned into goals only 36 attempts (over 0,3 xG per shot) out of 57. This is the worst data among the Premier League teams. Christopher Nkounkou can try to change it. He recovered from his injury and needed only 37 minutes to score.
However, Crystal Palace have a chance to take some points in this game versus Chelsea that have too many problems with their squad.
