Crystal Palace vs Chelsea. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (February 19, 2022).

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.