Crystal Palace vs Chelsea prediction 25.01.2026 | Premier League

Crystal Palace’s league form has been uneven heading into this fixture. In their most recent league outings, they have lost three of their last four Premier League matches, including a 0-2 defeat to Tottenham and a 0–2 loss away at Newcastle, highlighting ongoing issues with consistency. Looking further back, Palace are currently winless in their last seven Premier League fixtures, having lost five of those seven encounters.

Chelsea’s pressure on the hosts is compounded by Palace’s recent defensive vulnerabilities, with the Eagles conceding in eight of their last 10 matches against the Blues. The one positive Palace can take into this contest is Chelsea’s own unconvincing away form, as the Blues have failed to register a victory in five consecutive away league matches.

Palace’s challenges have been compounded by off-field distractions: captain Marc Guéhi has completed a transfer to Manchester City, and manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season, adding uncertainty around the squad’s direction. The future of key striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has been subject to transfer speculation, though recent reports indicate he remains with the club.

Chelsea enter this match with momentum following a 1-0 victory over Pafos in the Champions League, where Moisés Caicedo scored late to secure the win, highlighting the Blues’ ability to grind out results when chances are limited. However, they have shown some inconsistency in recent domestic outings, with draws and narrow defeats punctuating their league campaign.

Nonetheless, Liam Rosenior’s men finally ended a run of five winless league games by defeating Brentford 2-0 last week in Rosenior’s first match in charge as Chelsea manager.

Midfielder Cole Palmer missed the recent European tie with a thigh injury, but reports indicate the issue is not serious and that he is expected to be available for selection against Palace - a boost given his goal-threat and influence on Chelsea’s attacking play. Chelsea have used a deep squad this season, reflecting rotational demands across competitions and potential fitness concerns for several squad players.