Crystal Palace W v Chelsea W prediction
Team pages: Crystal Palace W · Chelsea W
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TACTIX’s model makes Away win the free pick for Crystal Palace W v Chelsea W, FA WSL on Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00 GMT.
The match
Crystal Palace W host Chelsea W in the FA WSL on Sunday 25 October (kick-off 12:00 UK); the model’s free pick is Chelsea W to win, a Bronze-tier call.
The key numbers
Chelsea W have conceded three goals, the fewest of the 14 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Crystal Palace W are winless in their last five matches in all competitions. Chelsea W are unbeaten in at least their last 15 matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
10 of Crystal Palace W’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in seven of Crystal Palace W’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Crystal Palace W have two wins, one draw and five defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 0.88 points per game, scoring 0.88 and conceding 2.88. Crystal Palace W have scored five goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 14 clubs (2026/27 so far). Crystal Palace W have conceded 12 goals, the fourth-most of the 14 clubs.
Seven of Chelsea W’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in six of Chelsea W’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). Away from home, Chelsea W have five wins, one draw and no defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 2.67 points per game, scoring 2.67 and conceding 0.33. Chelsea W have scored 18 goals, the most (shared) of the 14 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Crystal Palace W (10th) and Chelsea W (first) are 10 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Chelsea W the stronger side, 591 rating points above Crystal Palace W (Chelsea W 2001, Crystal Palace W 1410, after at least 27 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 23 April 2025, finished Chelsea W 4–0 Crystal Palace W.
Team news
Predicted Crystal Palace W XI (4-4-2): S. Yáñez, M. Bartrip, T. Goldie, A. Everett, J. Napier, L. Lloyd-Smith, S. Hopcroft, F. Tsunoda, S. O’Brien, B. England, S. Enge — derived from the last 6 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, L. Lloyd-Smith (3.8 per match over five appearances, one goal) and S. Hopcroft (3.4 per match over five appearances) have been Crystal Palace W’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Crystal Palace W (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), L. Lloyd-Smith averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 427 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last five appearances. S. Hopcroft averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 359 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last five appearances.
Predicted Chelsea W XI (4-1-2-1-2): H. Hampton, K. Buchanan, L. Bronze, K. McCabe, E. Carpenter, K. Walsh, W. Kaptein, A. Potter, A. Thompson, M. Malard, L. James — derived from the last 6 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, L. James (7.5 per match over four appearances, four goals) and L. Bronze (7.4 per match over six appearances, one goal and two assists) have been Chelsea W’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Chelsea W (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), L. James averages 7.2 shots per 90 over 300 minutes. L. Bronze averages 4.5 tackles per 90 over 518 minutes, with a tackle in five of the last six appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · FA WSL · VBS Community Stadium
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 2): Crystal Palace W 0 · draws 0 · Chelsea W 2 · 5.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Crystal Palace W 0W 3D 2L · Chelsea W 4W 1D 0L
Crystal Palace W v Chelsea W (FA WSL): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 18 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Crystal Palace W for / against | Line | Chelsea W for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.13 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 2.38 for · 0.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 2.8 for · 8.2 against n 5 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7 for · 2.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 8.2 for · 24.2 against n 5 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 19.38 for · 8.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 2.6 for · 8 against n 5 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 6.75 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.4 for · 9.2 against n 5 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 8.25 for · 8.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2 for · 0.6 against n 5 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
Crystal Palace W
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Lloyd-Smith n 5 | 85.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | — |
| J. Napier n 8 | 80.5 | 1.8 | 1.1 | — |
| S. O’Brien n 8 | 74.8 | 1.4 | 0.9 | — |
| S. Hopcroft n 5 | 71.8 | 1.3 | 0.3 | — |
| S. Enge n 4 | 34 | 1.3 | 0 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. England n 8 | 68.6 | 4.3 | 2.3 |
| L. Lloyd-Smith n 5 | 85.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 |
| S. O’Brien n 8 | 74.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| S. Enge n 4 | 34 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| M. Bartrip n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. England n 8 | 68.6 | 0.7 | 0 |
| L. Lloyd-Smith n 5 | 85.4 | 0.2 | 0 |
| S. O’Brien n 8 | 74.8 | 0.2 | 0 |
| A. Everett n 5 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Bartrip n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Hopcroft n 5 | 71.8 | 4.3 |
| S. Enge n 4 | 34 | 3.3 |
| F. Tsunoda n 4 | 69.3 | 3.2 |
| M. Bartrip n 8 | 90 | 2.8 |
| J. Napier n 8 | 80.5 | 2.8 |
Chelsea W
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Hamano n 8 | 56.1 | 2.2 | 0.6 | — |
| L. James n 8 | 77.5 | 1.5 | 1.2 | — |
| A. Potter n 8 | 58.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | — |
| K. Buchanan n 8 | 76.6 | 1.2 | 0.9 | — |
| S. Baltimore n 8 | 37.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. James n 8 | 77.5 | 5.1 | 2.3 |
| Aggie Beever-Jones n 8 | 47.4 | 4 | 0.9 |
| M. Malard n 8 | 69.1 | 3.6 | 1.6 |
| S. Nusken n 8 | 69 | 3.4 | 1 |
| K. Walsh n 8 | 86.9 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. James n 8 | 77.5 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| M. Hamano n 8 | 56.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| K. Walsh n 8 | 86.9 | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| S. Nusken n 8 | 69 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| E. Carpenter n 8 | 90.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Bronze n 8 | 88.3 | 4 |
| A. Potter n 8 | 58.6 | 3.5 |
| G. Dragoni n 8 | 44 | 3.1 |
| W. Kaptein n 8 | 62.8 | 2.5 |
| M. Hamano n 8 | 56.1 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| H. Hampton n 8 | 91 | 2.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Crystal Palace W v Chelsea W — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-04-23 Chelsea W 4–0 Crystal Palace W
- 2024-09-27 Crystal Palace W 0–7 Chelsea W
Frequently asked questions
- Who is predicted to win Crystal Palace W v Chelsea W?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Crystal Palace W v Chelsea W is Away win.
- What is the head-to-head record between Crystal Palace W and Chelsea W?
- In their last 2 meetings, Crystal Palace W won 0, Chelsea W won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 5.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Crystal Palace W and Chelsea W?
- Recent form — Crystal Palace W 0W 3D 2L; Chelsea W 4W 1D 0L.
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