Match preview

Chelsea (10th, 7 pts) host Crystal Palace (15th, 4 pts) at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday 2 December, kick-off 20:00.

Chelsea are in mixed form, having won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 10, conceded 12). Crystal Palace are looking for a response, having won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 11).

The last league meeting, in January 2026, finished Crystal Palace 1–3 Chelsea.

Varless AI expects around 2.0 goals for Chelsea and 1.2 for Crystal Palace, making Chelsea 55% to win, the draw 23% and Crystal Palace 22%. The numbers point to goals, with over 2.5 at 61%.