We train our focus on the capital for the first of Sundayβs two match-ups, as Crystal Palace endeavour to compound Chelseaβs misery at Selhurst Park. The Eagles are unbeaten in six but failed to score in their previous two outings, while the Blues have only won once on the road this campaign.
Palaceβs attack has been blunted by injuries to key personnel, as evidenced by the fact they mustered just three goals over the last four Gameweeks and ranked lastΒ for shots on target (10). On the flip side, Alan Pardewβs crew proved a tough nut to crack, conceding just once across their quartet of fixtures. Moreover, only four teams have conceded fewer home goals than the Eagles (nine) throughout the season.
Chelsea displayed improvement on the attacking front over the previous four Gameweeks, chalking up six goals, 35 shots inside the box and 11 big chances. However, the Blues have amassed just eight goals on the road and rank third-bottom for shots on target (28) in away match-ups, which bodes well for the hostsβ clean sheet-prospects. Despite permitting the third-fewest shots inside the box (23) over the last four Gameweeks, Chelsea still conceded five goals and managed a solitary shut-out.
