FootyMAD's Crystal Palace match preview

Last updated : 18 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v Crystal Palace fixture

Chelsea play host to Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 17 games played, Blues have recorded 7 wins, and Crystal Palace have come away with 2 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Chelsea was back in March 1998, over five years ago, with Chelsea annihilating their visitors 6-2 in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 24 AugCrystal Palace0 - 2ChelseaPREM
1997/1998Wed 11 MarChelsea6-2Crystal PalacePREM
1997/1998Sat 13 SepCrystal Palace0 - 3ChelseaPREM
1994/1995Sun 05 MarChelsea0 - 0Crystal PalacePREM
1994/1995Sat 24 SepCrystal Palace0 - 1ChelseaPREM
1992/1993Mon 15 MarCrystal Palace1 - 1ChelseaPREM
1992/1993Wed 06 JanCrystal Palace3 - 1ChelseaLC

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, The Blues have scored 10 and conceded 2 during this period.

In complete contrast to Chelsea, Crystal Palace are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Eagles have hit 7 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 74 points from the 29 games played. Crystal Palace are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 26 points from 29 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea640212812
Crystal Palace6222888

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Chelsea fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Blues. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Crystal Palace Not won in previous 10 away matches.