Frank LorenzoChelsea will try to continue their unbeaten streak when they visit Selhurst Park to clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday, October 14 (10:00 a.m. Eastern).
Chelsea will try to continue their unbeaten streak when they visit Selhurst Park to clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday, October 14 (10:00 a.m. Eastern).
The Blues’ have not lost in their last ten EPL matches (8 wins; 2 draws), dating back to last season. In addition, they haven’t lost against Palace in over 32 years, with Palace last win coming in March of 1982. The Blues come into the game as heavy favorites: a Chelsea win sits at -275 in the moneyline; a Crystal Palace win is +700; and the draw is at +375.
After winning 2-0 against Arsenal on October 5, Chelsea captain John Terry recounted the good offensive production the Chelsea is having so far.
“The important thing is that, going forward, we’ve got goals in us, as long as we’re not conceding too many. We’re maybe a little bit more attacking this year as well but we’ve had a few clean sheets on the bounce now and defensively we look very solid,” said the captain.
After seven completed fixtures in the English Premier League, Chelsea is on top of the table with 19 points (6W, 1D, 0L) and a +14 goal differential. In contrast, Crystal Palace is in 15th position with eight points (2W, 2D, 3L) and a -2 goal difference.
