The Crystal Palace vs Chelsea clash is going to be an action-packed London derby in Gameweek 23 of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign as these two London rivals fight for three crucial points in what should be a thrilling contest at Selhurst Park on Sunday, January 25.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea normally tends to be a really entertaining battle because of how determined both sides are to earn bragging rights for their supporters by reigning supreme on derby day. Crystal Palace have struggled for form in recent weeks and look to regain their momentum with a triumphant result, while Chelsea look to maintain their climb towards an upwards trajectory under Liam Rosenior and defeat their rivals in the same stadium.
Match Details
Selhurst Park
London, England
Sunday, 25 January
15:00 GMT
Struggling Crystal Palace Look To Outwit Revitalised Chelsea in London Derby
The Crystal Palace vs Chelsea encounter should be a fascinating watch for the fans because of the relatively polarising situations of the two clubs right now. Crystal Palace are actually in dire straits in terms of their wonky form, having failed to win any of their last 10 competitive matches and recently being eliminated from the FA Cup by Macclesfield Town!
They need to produce something special to regain some momentum as questions continue pouring over Oliver Glasner’s future after he admitted to wanting to leave the club after the 2025/26 season.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have won three of their last four matches under new boss Liam Rosenior and appear to be finding their way back into the Premier League top-4 race. The Blues need another big win to keep the pressure piled on those above them on the table, as they will look to capitalize on Crystal Palace’s shaky form by troubling them with some fast-paced, efficient attacking football.
Chelsea haven’t lost a match against Crystal Palace since 2017, but after drawing their last three matches against the Eagles, both teams will fight to break that duck with an attacking display to get three points.
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Can Fiery Jean-Philippe Mateta Regain Ruthless Form To Sink Chelsea?
Crystal Palace will need their striker, Jean-Philippe Mateta, to be at his clinical best in the upcoming Crystal Palace vs Chelsea clash to have a chance of getting a big win. The French forward has eight goals in 22 Premier League games so far this season, but is without a goal in his last three appearances.
Mateta is known for being a vibrant, imposing striker who loves bullying defenders with his physicality and movement in the final third. He just needs to get his positioning right to get into the danger zones on perfect occasions and finish off the moves clinically to be able to help Crystal Palace end their dreadful winless streak and raise his squad’s spirits.
Under-Pressure Cole Palmer Determined To Add More Goals To Tally
Cole Palmer has come under quite a bit of criticism in the 2025/26 season because of his inconsistency when it comes to scoring goals. The Englishman has five goals to his name, but is yet to score in consecutive matches for Chelsea this season, and that is exactly why he’ll probably approach this Crystal Palace vs Chelsea clash with renowned vigor.
Palmer has four goal contributions (one goal, three assists) in five meetings against Crystal Palace in his career, and he will be determined to improve those numbers. The Chelsea star will look to get into the empty pockets to torment the Crystal Palace defenders, but he needs to be particularly clinical in putting away whatever chances are presented to him to grab a big win for his side.
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Injuries
Crystal Palace injuries: Daichi Kamada, Cheick Doucoure, Rio Cardines, Eddie Nketiah, Caleb Kporha
Chelsea injuries: Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, Tosin Adarabioyo, Filip Jorgensen
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Predicted Lineups
Knowing the importance of this London derby, both Oliver Glasner and Liam Rosenior will look field their strongest lineups. Here are the Crystal Palace vs Chelsea predicted lineups.
Crystal Palace predicted XI: Dean Henderson (GK), Jefferson Lerma, Maxence Lacroix, Chris Richards, Daniel Munoz, Adam Wharton, Will Hughes, Tyrick Mitchell, Ismaila Sarr, Yeremy Pino, Jean-Philippe Mateta
Chelsea predicted XI: Robert Sanchez (GK), Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Alejandro Garnacho, Liam Delap
Main Photo
Credit: IMAGO / APL
Recording Date: 21.01.2026
