Crystal Palace v Chelsea predictions: Resilient Eagles can salvage a derby draw

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Crystal Palace v Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.

When to bet

Kick-off 3pm Saturday

Best bet

Draw
1pt 13-5 bet365, Betfair

Team news

Crystal Palace
Jack Butland (wrist) and James McArthur (groin) are ruled out but James Tomkins (calf) is available.

Chelsea
Eduoard Mendy (knee) and N'Golo Kante (thigh) are joined by Marc Cucurella and Carney Chukwuemeka (both illness) on the sidelines.

Match preview

Graham Potter's Chelsea tenure got off to a slightly disappointing start with a 1-1 draw against RB Salzburg and another stalemate looks likely when the Blues travel to Selhurst Park.

Potter's arrival at Stamford Bridge was met with a largely positive reaction but it could take time for the former Brighton boss to mould a team in his image.

The 47-year-old has had limited opportunities to work with the bulk of his squad, who have spent much of the past fortnight on international duty.

He will be keen to bed down a preferred style of play and a settled starting eleven soon, and while that process continues there could be some bumps in the road.

Palace have shown positive signs in difficult fixtures, holding Liverpool (1-1) and Newcastle (0-0) to draws and taking a two-nil lead in a 4-2 loss at Manchester City.

The Eagles are tough to beat and their solid start may continue with another point this weekend.

Key stat

Crystal Palace have drawn three of their last five league fixtures.

Inside info

Crystal Palace

Penalty taker Wilfried Zaha
Assist ace Michael Olise
Set-piece aerial threat Joachim Anderson
Card magnet Joel Ward

Chelsea

Penalty taker Jorginho
Assist ace Raheem Sterling
Set-piece aerial threat Thiago Silva
Card magnet Mateo Kovacic

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