Bet Builder Tip For Chelsea vs Crystal Palace

Chelsea begin their Premier League season at Stamford Bridge against familiar opponents Crystal Palace, with Enzo Maresca under pressure to turn heavy investment into a title challenge. The Blues impressed in pre-season against European heavyweights, while Palace arrive buoyed by their Community Shield triumph. Our Bet Builder focuses on Chelsea’s likely superiority, alongside Cole Palmer’s influence, as the former Manchester City youngster continues to emerge as the club’s talisman.

Here’s our Bet Builder pick for Chelsea vs Crystal Palace, which has been placed with Bet365:

Chelsea To Win

Rationale:
Chelsea have built a remarkable record against Crystal Palace, going 15 league games without defeat against the Eagles, including seven victories at Stamford Bridge. Their head-to-head history on opening weekends also strongly supports this pick: when these two sides met at the Bridge in 2021, Chelsea recorded a 3-0 win, and the Blues have triumphed in all four previous curtain-raisers against London clubs.

Despite their flaws last season, Chelsea ended with Champions League qualification and have since added depth across midfield and attack. Palace, by contrast, have endured uncertainty over key men such as Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi, while also juggling European qualifiers later this month. Oliver Glasner’s side are competitive, but fixtures at the Bridge rarely go their way. Chelsea’s squad, even with some defensive absentees, should have too much quality in this encounter.

Cole Palmer To Score

Rationale:
Cole Palmer quickly established himself as Chelsea’s most reliable attacking outlet last season, contributing decisive goals across all competitions. His composure in front of goal, particularly from penalties, makes him a constant threat in matches where Chelsea dominate possession.

Palmer has shown an ability to step up in big fixtures, and with Nicolas Jackson suspended, his role in the final third is even more significant. Whether playing as a second striker or drifting inside from wide positions, Palmer consistently finds himself in advanced shooting areas. Palace’s defence, while resilient, often concedes chances against technically sharp forwards, and with Joao Pedro drawing defenders centrally, Palmer should get space to exploit. The evidence of last season, and his form in pre-season, point strongly towards him finding the net again here.

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Cole Palmer To Assist

Rationale:
Beyond his finishing, Palmer is equally valuable as a creator. His vision and passing weight allow him to pick out teammates in advanced positions, and he regularly combined with runners such as Joao Pedro during Chelsea’s warm-up games.

Palace’s wing-backs could leave gaps, particularly when Mitchell and Muñoz push forward, and Palmer’s tendency to drift into half-spaces makes him a prime candidate to deliver the final pass. Maresca encourages fluid interchanging between his attacking midfielders, which only increases the likelihood of Palmer being directly involved in creating opportunities. Given his importance in set-piece situations as well, he has multiple avenues to provide an assist. With Chelsea expected to generate sustained pressure, backing Palmer to register at least one assist feels a strong inclusion in the Bet Builder.

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Cole Palmer – 2+ Shots On Target

Rationale:
Palmer’s attacking output is not just about goals and assists – he is also one of the most frequent shooters in Chelsea’s squad. Last season, he often tested goalkeepers from both open play and set pieces, underlining his willingness to strike whenever the opportunity arises.

With Chelsea likely to dominate possession at home, Palmer should be central to their attacking waves. Palace may sit deep at times, but Palmer’s ability to strike from outside the area means he does not rely solely on clear-cut chances. His penalty duties also strengthen this selection, as one effort from the spot would already contribute towards this tally. Given his central role and responsibility as the side’s most trusted attacker, two or more shots on target is well within reach against Palace.

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