Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace prediction, odds, start time: 2025 English Premier League picks for Sunday, Aug 17
Chelsea and Crystal Palace open the 2025 Premier League season at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea favored at -160 and both teams expected to score, analysts say.
- Chelsea will start their 2025-26 Premier League season by hosting Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
- This match follows Chelsea’s mid-July Club World Cup victory and Crystal Palace’s Community Shield win, with both sides managing recent injuries and squad changes.
- Chelsea enters the season as-160 favorites with key players like Cole Palmer expected to feature, while Crystal Palace, priced at +400, face absences but bring strong recent form.
- Betting markets give Chelsea a 62.5% chance to win, with odds for a draw at +310 and tips suggesting both teams will score again, reflecting competitive encounters last season.
- The match outcome could influence early league momentum, spotlighting Chelsea’s evolving squad under Maresca and Palace’s ability to compete after recent silverware and challenges.
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Total News Sources21
Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution45% Left
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Left
45% Left
L 45%
C 27%
R 27%
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