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
Key match information
Crystal Palace played Chelsea in Premier League (England). The match was played on 25 January 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Crystal Palace: 0-2-3, 0.40 points/match. Chelsea: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Crystal Palace scores 1.05 and concedes 1.14 goals per match. Chelsea scores 1.64 and concedes 1.09. League average: 2.76 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Crystal Palace 45%, Chelsea 59%. Over 2.5: Crystal Palace 45%, Chelsea 59%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Chelsea has higher xG: 1.58 vs 1.30. Crystal Palace: 11.4 shots per match, Chelsea: 13.6.
Match halves
Crystal Palace: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.55. Chelsea: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.95.
Goals by minute
Crystal Palace: 31-45+ (6 goals). Chelsea: 46-60 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.76 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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 overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Chelsea is 150% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / match - Crystal Palace · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.05 goals / match - Crystal Palace · 1.64 goals / match - Chelsea
Chelsea is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.14 goals / match - Crystal Palace · 1.09 goals / match - Chelsea
Crystal Palace scores in 64% of matches (14 of 22 matches), while Chelsea keeps a clean sheet in 41% (9 of 22 matches).
Chelsea scores in 91% of matches (20 of 22 matches), while Crystal Palace keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Crystal Palace
Over / Under - Chelsea
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 41% of matches and wins 32%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Chelsea - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Crystal Palace
Chelsea
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Crystal Palace 0 - 1 - 0 Chelsea. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.