Chelsea v Crystal Palace prediction

Premier League · Wed, 02 Dec 2026 20:00 GMT · Stamford Bridge

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Chelsea v Crystal Palace, Premier League on Wed, 02 Dec 2026 20:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Chelsea host Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday 2 December (kick-off 20:00 UK).

The key numbers

Crystal Palace have conceded 24 goals, the most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games).

Chelsea are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Crystal Palace, every meeting checked.

Form and the table

Nine of Chelsea’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in nine of Chelsea’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Chelsea have six wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 2.38 points per game, scoring 2.88 and conceding 1.50. Chelsea have scored 19 goals, the third-most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games). Chelsea have conceded 16 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs.

10 of Crystal Palace’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in eight of Crystal Palace’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Crystal Palace have two wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.14 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 2.00. Crystal Palace have scored 10 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games).

Crystal Palace are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Chelsea (fifth) and Crystal Palace (20th) are nine points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Chelsea the stronger side, 207 rating points above Crystal Palace (Chelsea 1604, Crystal Palace 1397, after at least 352 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 25 January 2026, finished Crystal Palace 1–3 Chelsea.

Team news

Predicted Chelsea XI (4-2-3-1): M. Penders, L. Colwill, W. Fofana, J. Acheampong, M. Lacroix, M. Caicedo, J. Henderson, M. Rogers, C. Palmer, R. Lavia, D. Welbeck — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, João Pedro (5.9 per match over seven appearances, five goals and three assists) and Morgan Rogers (5.6 per match over 13 appearances, six goals and four assists) have been Chelsea’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Chelsea (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), João Pedro averages 2.0 shots per 90 over 638 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last nine appearances. Morgan Rogers averages 2.0 key passes per 90 over 1817 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Crystal Palace XI (3-4-2-1): D. Henderson, C. Richards, J. Canvot, A. Disasi, A. Wharton, T. Mitchell, D. Kamada, Ó. Mingueza, Y. Pino, Q. Timber, E. Nketiah — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Dean Henderson (4.1 per match over seven appearances) and Anan Khalaili (3.7 per match over 14 appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Crystal Palace’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Crystal Palace (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Dean Henderson averages 4.6 saves per 90 over 720 minutes, with two or more saves in eight of the last eight appearances. Anan Khalaili averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 1148 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Wed, 02 Dec 2026 20:00 GMT · Premier League · Stamford Bridge
Head-to-head (last 6): Chelsea 3 · draws 3 · Crystal Palace 0 · 2.5 goals/game
Recent form: Chelsea 2W 1D 2L · Crystal Palace 1W 1D 3L

Chelsea v Crystal Palace (Premier League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.5 / 0.88

Goals

against 1.25 / 2.25 · 0 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

6.29 / 3.38

Corners

against 5 / 7.25 · 3 of the last 4 over 9.5

over 7 matches

5.71 / 3.5

Shots on target

against 4.43 / 5.38 · 2 of the last 4 over 8.5

over 7 matches

2.14 / 2.5

Cards

against 3.86 / 2.25 · 4 of the last 4 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 8 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 8 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Chelsea for / against	Line	Crystal Palace for / against
Goals scored	1.5 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	0.88 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	6.29 for · 5 against n 7 Last 5	9.5standard	3.38 for · 7.25 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	12.57 for · 11.14 against n 7 Last 5	19.5standard	10 for · 15.75 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	5.71 for · 4.43 against n 7 Last 5	8.5standard	3.5 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	9.43 for · 13.71 against n 7 Last 5	21.5standard	11.5 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2.14 for · 3.86 against n 7 Last 5	3.5standard	2.5 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5

Chelsea

Chelsea Goalkeeper

Chelsea — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded
E. Martínez	6	88525 min	254.3 /90	111.9 /90
M. Penders	6	78465 min	122.3 /90	20.4 /90
Robert Sánchez	1	9090 min	44 /90	22 /90

Chelsea — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
E. Martínez n 6	87.5	4.3 6/6
M. Penders n 6	77.5	2.3 3/3
Robert Sánchez n 8	87	3.1 6/5

Chelsea Defensive

Chelsea — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Levi Colwill	10	82823 min	101.1 /90	60.7 /90	40.4 /90	434.7 /90	91 /90	20.2 /90
Joshua Kofi Acheampong	10	76761 min	273.2 /90	50.6 /90	30.4 /90	455.3 /90	50.6 /90	10.1 /90
Pep Chavarría	10	57573 min	101.6 /90	91.4 /90	00 /90	193 /90	60.9 /90	00 /90
M. Lacroix	9	90810 min	151.7 /90	91 /90	50.6 /90	384.2 /90	60.7 /90	10.1 /90
J. Hato	7	62437 min	122.5 /90	40.8 /90	30.6 /90	234.7 /90	40.8 /90	00 /90
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Chelsea — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
C. Palmer n 8	83.8	1.1 5/3	1.9 6/4	—
M. Rogers n 8	83.6	1.1 6/2	2 7/5	—
Pedro Neto n 8	78.4	1.3 5/3	0.6 4/0	—
Levi Colwill n 8	82.6	1.1 5/2	0.5 3/1	—
Joshua Kofi Acheampong n 8	72.6	0.8 5/0	0.3 2/0	—
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Chelsea — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
C. Palmer n 8	83.8	1.3 6/3
M. Rogers n 8	83.6	1.7 7/4
Pedro Neto n 8	78.4	2 7/4
Levi Colwill n 8	82.6	1 5/1
Joshua Kofi Acheampong n 8	72.6	2.9 7/5
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Chelsea Attacking

Chelsea — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
João Pedro	7	77538 min	50.8 /90	30.5 /90	142.3 /90	91.5 /90	71.2 /90	71.2 /90
Estêvão	5	55275 min	00 /90	00 /90	92.9 /90	31 /90	103.3 /90	103.3 /90
D. Welbeck	4	66262 min	31 /90	00 /90	82.7 /90	41.4 /90	20.7 /90	10.3 /90
J. Bynoe-Gittens	1	4545 min	00 /90	00 /90	24 /90	24 /90	12 /90	12 /90
C. Palmer	12	851023 min	50.4 /90	30.3 /90	332.9 /90	151.3 /90	292.6 /90	181.6 /90
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Chelsea — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
C. Palmer n 8	83.8	2.4 6/4	0.9 5/2
M. Rogers n 8	83.6	1.2 6/3	0.8 5/1
Pedro Neto n 8	78.4	1.9 8/3	1.7 8/3
Levi Colwill n 8	82.6	0 0/0	0 0/0
Joshua Kofi Acheampong n 8	72.6	0.3 1/1	0.2 1/0
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Chelsea — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Chelsea before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
C. Palmer n 8	83.8	0.4 2/1	0.3 2/0
M. Rogers n 8	83.6	0.4 3/0	0.4 1/1
Pedro Neto n 8	78.4	0.4 2/1	0.1 1/0
Levi Colwill n 8	82.6	0 0/0	0 0/0
Joshua Kofi Acheampong n 8	72.6	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace Goalkeeper

Crystal Palace — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
W. Benítez	9	90810 min	252.8 /90	141.6 /90	00 /90
D. Henderson	7	90630 min	324.6 /90	60.9 /90	00 /90

Crystal Palace — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crystal Palace before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
W. Benítez n 8	90	2.6 5/4
D. Henderson n 8	90	4.1 7/7

Crystal Palace Defensive

Crystal Palace — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
C. Richards	15	891334 min	271.8 /90	211.4 /90	80.5 /90	624.2 /90	100.7 /90	20.1 /90
J. Canvot	12	841006 min	302.7 /90	201.8 /90	60.5 /90	585.2 /90	90.8 /90	20.2 /90
A. Disasi	10	75753 min	141.7 /90	222.6 /90	50.6 /90	323.8 /90	111.3 /90	00 /90
H. Ahanor	7	72506 min	81.4 /90	50.9 /90	10.2 /90	285 /90	40.7 /90	10.2 /90
J. Lerma	6	59351 min	82.1 /90	30.8 /90	10.3 /90	276.9 /90	92.3 /90	41 /90
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Crystal Palace — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crystal Palace before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
A. Wharton n 8	80.5	1 4/2	1 4/2	—
C. Richards n 8	90	0.8 5/1	0.3 2/0	—
T. Mitchell n 8	82.4	1 4/2	1.1 5/2	—
D. Kamada n 8	80.8	0.7 5/0	0.8 3/2	—
Yeremy Pino n 8	77.3	1.2 5/1	1.6 7/3	—
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Crystal Palace — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crystal Palace before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
A. Wharton n 8	80.5	1.5 5/4
C. Richards n 8	90	1.9 6/4
T. Mitchell n 8	82.4	2.3 7/4
D. Kamada n 8	80.8	0.8 3/3
Yeremy Pino n 8	77.3	2 6/6
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Crystal Palace Attacking

Crystal Palace — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Yeremy Pino	15	731092 min	40.3 /90	00 /90	252.1 /90	100.8 /90	231.9 /90	141.2 /90
J. Strand Larsen	12	63750 min	40.5 /90	10.1 /90	192.3 /90	101.2 /90	50.6 /90	20.2 /90
E. Nketiah	11	38423 min	30.6 /90	10.2 /90	102.1 /90	51.1 /90	40.9 /90	51.1 /90
D. McNeil	10	41410 min	00 /90	10.2 /90	61.3 /90	20.4 /90	51.1 /90	30.7 /90
J. Mateta	5	58290 min	10.3 /90	00 /90	113.4 /90	61.9 /90	10.3 /90	20.6 /90
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Crystal Palace — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crystal Palace before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
A. Wharton n 8	80.5	0.4 3/0	0.3 2/0
C. Richards n 8	90	0.5 4/0	0.1 1/0
T. Mitchell n 8	82.4	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
D. Kamada n 8	80.8	1.4 7/3	0.8 5/1
Yeremy Pino n 8	77.3	1.9 5/2	0.9 5/1
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Crystal Palace — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Crystal Palace before kick-off, to 8 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
A. Wharton n 8	80.5	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
C. Richards n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
T. Mitchell n 8	82.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
D. Kamada n 8	80.8	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
Yeremy Pino n 8	77.3	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Chelsea v Crystal Palace — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

ChelseaWLDWL

Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1 scored / 0.8 conceded per game

Crystal PalaceLWLDL

Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 0.6 scored / 1.6 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Chelsea 3 · 3 draws · Crystal Palace 0 · 2.5 goals/game

2026-01-25 Crystal Palace 1–3 Chelsea
2025-08-17 Chelsea 0–0 Crystal Palace
2025-01-04 Crystal Palace 1–1 Chelsea
2024-09-01 Chelsea 1–1 Crystal Palace
2024-02-12 Crystal Palace 1–3 Chelsea
2023-12-27 Chelsea 2–1 Crystal Palace

League standing · 2026/27

Chelsea#5 pos16 pts10 pl+3 GD

Crystal Palace#20 pos7 pts10 pl-14 GD

Goals per game

Chelsea scored1.9

Crystal Palace scored1

Chelsea conceded1.6

Crystal Palace conceded2.4

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What is the head-to-head record between Chelsea and Crystal Palace?: In their last 6 meetings, Chelsea won 3, Crystal Palace won 0 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Chelsea and Crystal Palace?: Recent form — Chelsea 2W 1D 2L; Crystal Palace 1W 1D 3L.

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