Chelsea vs Crystal Palace — Premier League 2026/27 Prediction

Premier League 2026/27Regular Season - 13
2 DecemberStamford BridgeKicks off in 44d 0h 56m
Featured Prediction

Chelsea to win

68%High confidence
Chelsea win68%
Draw20%
Crystal Palace win12%

Probabilities are for 90 minutes only — extra time and penalties are not modelled.

Why the AI leans this way
Chelsea arrive averaging three goals per game and coming off a hard-fought 3-2 away win at Fulham, though the absence of Wesley Fofana through suspension and Moisés Caicedo through injury weakens their midfield spine and defensive solidity.
Predicted final score
3 – 1

at 90 minutes · Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Updated 53 days ago · FootyPulse AI

Predictions update daily as new data comes in.

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The numbers behind it

A quick read on the shape of the match, straight from the FootyPulse model.

Predicted goals
0
3 for Chelsea · 1 for Crystal Palace
Predicted margin
0
2-goal edge to Chelsea
Match tempo
High-scoring
Open, chances at both ends

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Key stats

Chelsea v Crystal Palace by the numbers

League figures from the Premier League 2026/27.

ChelseaCrystal Palace
4-1-2League record (W-D-L)2-1-4
17 / 13Goals for / against9 / 17
13 ptsPoints7 pts
#4League position#14
2-1-0 at homeHome / away record1-1-2 away
1 of 5Clean sheets (last 5)1 of 5
P. Neto (3)Top scorerTyrick Mitchell (2)
Recent form

Every result, with the actual scorelines

Chelsea

WWLDL
  • W17 Oct 2026at Everton2–0
  • W10 Oct 2026vs Bournemouth5–1
  • L18 Sept 2026at Brentford0–3
  • D12 Sept 2026vs Hull City2–2
  • L6 Sept 2026at Arsenal1–2

2W 1D 2L over 5 matches · 10 scored, 8 conceded · 1 clean sheet

Premier League 2026/27

Crystal Palace

LWDLW
  • L18 Oct 2026at Brighton0–5
  • W11 Oct 2026vs Forest3–1
  • D20 Sept 2026at Leeds United0–0
  • L12 Sept 2026vs Ipswich Town2–3
  • W5 Sept 2026at Fulham3–2

2W 1D 2L over 5 matches · 8 scored, 11 conceded · 1 clean sheet

Premier League 2026/27

Goals per match, last 5 v last 5
Scored per match
Chelsea2.00
Crystal Palace1.60
Conceded per match
Chelsea1.60
Crystal Palace2.20
Head to head

Last 5 meetings

Chelsea 2 · 3 drawn · Crystal Palace 0

DateHomeScoreAway
25 Jan 2026Crystal Palace1–3Chelsea
17 Aug 2025Chelsea0–0Crystal Palace
4 Jan 2025Crystal Palace1–1Chelsea
1 Sept 2024Chelsea1–1Crystal Palace
12 Feb 2024Crystal Palace1–3Chelsea
AI Confidence Breakdown

Why the AI is confident

A look at the 68% call — every factor is grounded in the data behind the prediction.

Recent Form
Medium influenceFavours Chelsea

Chelsea rating 1.4 vs Crystal Palace 0.8 across the last 5 matches.

Home Advantage
Medium influenceFavours Chelsea

Chelsea play at home, historically worth a measurable edge on results.

Match Scenarios

Beyond the headline prediction

Secondary AI reads on how the 90 minutes could unfold.

Both Teams to Score
Probable

Projected 3-1 implies goals at both ends.

Possession Projection
Chelsea ~65%

Prediction advantage suggests Chelsea dictate the tempo.

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Chelsea vs Crystal Palace prediction

Chelsea arrive averaging three goals per game and coming off a hard-fought 3-2 away win at Fulham, though the absence of Wesley Fofana through suspension and Moisés Caicedo through injury weakens their midfield spine and defensive solidity.

Who will win Chelsea vs Crystal Palace?

FootyPulse's AI predicts Chelsea to win with a 68% probability.

When is Chelsea vs Crystal Palace?

Kick-off: Wednesday, 2 December 2026 at 20:00 UTC at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea favoured

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