Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: match statistics
Chelsea clearly dominate this matchup in terms of form and offensive statistics. The visitors have scored 11 goals in the last 5 matches and hold an impressive record of 3 wins, while Crystal Palace have not won any of their last 5 games, scoring only 3 goals. The difference in average goals per match is significant - Chelsea score an average of 1.73 goals away, while Palace score only 0.91 goals at home. Chelsea's shot conversion rate (14%) is double that of the hosts (7%), and their possession (56%) significantly exceeds Crystal Palace (44%). Additionally, Palace have as many as 45% of matches without scoring at home, which, given their poor form (0.4 points per match in the last 5 games), makes them very susceptible to defeat. Chelsea, despite playing away, present stable form with a +6 goal difference in away matches, giving them a psychological and tactical advantage in this clash.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Crystal Palace played against Chelsea in Premier League (England). The game was played on January 25, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Crystal Palace has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Chelsea has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Crystal Palace scores 1.05 goals per game and allows 1.14. Chelsea scores 1.64 and allows 1.09. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Crystal Palace's games and 59% of Chelsea's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 59%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Chelsea has the higher season xG average, 1.58 to 1.30 per game. Crystal Palace takes 11.4 shots per game, while Chelsea takes 13.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Crystal Palace leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 0.55 goals per game after halftime. Chelsea leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.95 after halftime.
When the teams score
Crystal Palace's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Chelsea, it is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Chelsea clearly dominate this matchup in terms of form and offensive statistics. The visitors have scored 11 goals in the last 5 matches and hold an impressive record of 3 wins, while Crystal Palace have not won any of their last 5 games, scoring only 3 goals. The difference in average goals per match is significant - Chelsea score an average of 1.73 goals away, while Palace score only 0.91 goals at home. Chelsea's shot conversion rate (14%) is double that of the hosts (7%), and their possession (56%) significantly exceeds Crystal Palace (44%). Additionally, Palace have as many as 45% of matches without scoring at home, which, given their poor form (0.4 points per match in the last 5 games), makes them very susceptible to defeat. Chelsea, despite playing away, present stable form with a +6 goal difference in away matches, giving them a psychological and tactical advantage in this clash.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Crystal Palace | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Chelsea is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Crystal Palace · 1 pts / game - Chelsea
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Chelsea is 56% better for: goals scored per game.
1.05 goals / game - Crystal Palace · 1.64 goals / game - Chelsea
Chelsea is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.14 goals / game - Crystal Palace · 1.09 goals / game - Chelsea
Crystal Palace scores in 64% of games (14 of 22 meczów), while Chelsea keeps a clean sheet in 41% (9 of 22 meczów).
Chelsea scores in 91% of games (20 of 22 meczów), while Crystal Palace keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Crystal Palace
Over / Under - Chelsea
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Crystal Palace - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 32%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Chelsea - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Crystal Palace
Chelsea
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Crystal Palace | Liga | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.18 | 2.76 | • 2.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 55% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 54% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 36% | 26% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 71% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 80% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Crystal Palace's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Chelsea. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Crystal Palace vs Chelsea?
The Premier League match finished Crystal Palace 1:3 Chelsea. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Crystal Palace vs Chelsea?
Crystal Palace score 1.05 goals per game on average and Chelsea 1.64. The Premier League average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Crystal Palace's matches and 59% of Chelsea's.
What form are Crystal Palace and Chelsea in?
Over the last 5 games Crystal Palace have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Chelsea 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Crystal Palace vs Chelsea?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Crystal Palace vs Chelsea: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.