LiontipsCrystal Palace vs Chelsea. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (February 19, 2022).
Command Analysis
Crystal Palace defeated Millwall (2:1) and got a landslide victory over Hartlepool United (2:0) in the FA Cup, thus advancing to the Round of 16 in the tournament. In the Premier League,the Glaziers are occupying the 13th line in the standings with 26 points from five victories and 11 draws.
In the last five rounds, Patrick Vieira's men earned only three points. They tied against Brighton (1:1), Norwich (1:1), and Brentford (0:0). Crystal Palace have one of the worst defenses in the league, having allowed 35 goals in 24 games.
Ferguson and Gallagher are unavailable for Vieira this weekend.
Chelsea became the finalists of the League Cup following their victory over Tottenham (3:0 on aggregate). They also had a good start to their FA Cup campaign and beat Chesterfield (5:1) and Plymouth (2:1) in the first two rounds. Last weekend, the Blues won their first trophy in 2022: the Londoners beat Palmeiras in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup (2:1).
Chelsea are currently in 3rd position in the Premier League standings. Tomas Tuchel's side have earned 47 points from 13 victories and eight draws. After a draw against Brighton (1:1), the Blues defeated Tottenham (2:0).
James, Loftus-Cheek, Mount, and Chilwell have been ruled out of this fixture.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:3
Chelsea won the last 5 head-to-head games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 4 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 games of the visitors.
СтавкаPenalties: no
No penalties were given in 3 of the last 6 games of Chelsea.
Tip and bets
Chelsea are a better team on paper, and they have been great in their recent outings. The Blues won the last 5 games against Crystal Palace, and we expect another confident victory of Tuchel's side.
Our prediction — Asian handicap (-1) to Chelsea
Chelsea are seven points behind the second Liverpool, and they can't really afford to lose any more points. In the last three games against the Glaziers, Chelsea won by more than one goal. We are predicting a similar result today.
Second wager — Chelsea to win by 2 goals
