As the league begins, Chelsea face Crystal Palace on Saturday evening at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have not registered any big name signings and will be continuing with their old squad and formation like they did midweek getting a hard fought victory against Villareal on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup Final. Crystal Palace on the other hand have signed some impressive youngsters and will be playing their first league match of the post Hodgson era. Chelsea have had a good pre season with 2 wins and a draw, while Crystal have won four of their five friendlies. Our betting tips for this match are:
Our betting predictions for Chelsea vs Crystal Palace match are:
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace Betting Tips
Safe Bets
Both teams have conceded in each of their last three matches and have not been stable defensively. Also both teams have scored in each of their pre season friendlies and as the season has just started, the teams will take time to gain stability hence betting on both teams to score at odds of 2.50 (betway) is one of the best bets of the match.
Chelsea’s top goal contributer last season was Timo Werner, even though he had a bad season, while Crystal Palace conceded the third highest goals last season. Hence betting on Timo Werner to score at odds of 2.37 (betway) is another good bet.
As both teams have been unstable defensively, we expect lots of goals to be scored during the match as teams might also rest some key players before the season starts this weekend. Hence betting on more than 2.5 goals being scored during the match at odds of 1.80 (bet365) is one of the safest bets of the match.
Quick Rich
With Hakim Ziyech sidelined due to injury, Havertz will be a sure starter for Tuchel’s side and will be an important chance creator. Hence betting on him to get an assist and a goal at odds of 6.00 (betway) can give good returns.
Betting on the scoreline is always a good way to earn big. We expect the scoreline to end 3-1 in favour of Chelsea at odds of 13.00. or 2-1 at odds of 10.00 (bet365).
Win/Lose/Draw
Chelsea have been unbeaten in their pre season and have a much better squad depth than Crystal palace, hence they should be able to get an easy win against Palace, who will be playing their first competitive match under new management. Also with form on Chelsea’s side, betting on Chelsea to win at odds of 1.25 (bet365) is a safe bet with low returns.
Bet During the Match
If Chelsea fall behind in the early minutes of the match, with a greater squad depth betting on them to win from behind at odds of 8.00 (bet365) can give good returns.
Chelsea overall form : DWW
Crystal Palace overall form : WWDWW
