Chelsea will kick off the new Premier League season with a London derby clash against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge. The Chelsea vs Crystal Palace fixture is set for Sunday, August 17, 2025, with kick-off at 2pm BST.
Both teams have endured a busy summer, with Chelsea lifting the Club World Cup in mid-July after goals from Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro sealed a victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
Betting Preview for Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
- Venue: Stamford Bridge
- Date: 17th August, 2025
- Time: 14:00 BST
- Teams to play: Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
- Odds as provided by 1XBet
Betting On Chelsea
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.66
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
Chelsea come into the season as freshly crowned Club World Cup champions, having beaten Paris Saint-Germain in mid-July with goals from Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro. Despite a shortened summer break, they returned to pre-season in strong form, recording back-to-back friendly wins over AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen.
New signings Jamie Gittens, Estevao, and Jorrel Hato are in line for their competitive debuts, while Liam Delap and Pedro already have minutes from the Club World Cup. The Blues scored six goals in their two pre-season outings and will look to carry that momentum into this fixture.
Betting On Crystal Palace
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 5.99
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
Crystal Palace begin the season after a mixed summer. The high of winning the FA Cup and securing Europa League qualification was quickly followed by demotion to the Conference League due to a multi-club ownership violation. However, they bounced back by lifting the Community Shield, defeating Liverpool on penalties.
The Eagles will take confidence from that win, but facing Chelsea away from home in their opening league fixture is a stern challenge.
MatchPlug Prediction For Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Chelsea remain an unpredictable force this season, but their sharp pre-season form and quality in attack make them favourites here. Palace have shown resilience but often struggle at Stamford Bridge.
Our prediction for Sunday’s derby is a Chelsea win to start their Premier League campaign on the right foot.
Final Prediction: Chelsea Moneyline
