The 2025–26 Premier League season kicks off with a thrilling London derby as Chelsea host Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Chelsea, led by a new manager and boosted by high-profile summer signings, will be eager to deliver a statement victory in front of their home crowd. Crystal Palace, coming off an impressive finish last season, head into the campaign full of ambition and ready to challenge their city rivals. With both sides determined to make a strong start, fans can expect a high-intensity Round 1 clash filled with tactical intrigue, attacking flair, and plenty of drama under the lights at the Bridge.
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace, match details:
Location
Fulham Rd., United Kingdom
Venue
Stamford Bridge
Date and time
17 Aug, 2025 / 6:30 PM IST
Streaming
Sportsamrath
Establishment
1877
Capacity
40,341
Owner
Chelsea Pitch Owners
Home team
Chelsea F.C
Team form (last 5 matches, latest first)
Chelsea
W W W D W
Crystal Palace
D D W W W
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace, head-to-head records:
Team
Chelsea
Crystal Palace
H2H
27
27
Wins
21
4
Loss
4
21
Draw
2
2
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace, Total Highlights:
Team
Chelsea
Crystal Palace
Played games
4412
4611
Goals
6914
6369
Total attacks
–
346
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace, Discipline Statistics:
Category
Chelsea
Crystal Palace
Red Cards
–
0
Yellow Cards
–
5
Fouls
–
50
Tackles
–
85
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace, predicted lineup:
Chelsea
Crystal Palace
Goalkeeper
Goalkeeper
Robert Sánchez
Dean Henderson
Defenders
Defenders
Reece James
Daniel Muñoz
Trevoh Chalobah
Marc Guehi
Tosin Adarabioyo
Marc Lacroix
Marc Cucurella
Tyrick Mitchell
Midfielders
Midfielders
Moisés Caicedo
Conor Richards
Enzo Fernández
Eberechi Eze
Cole Palmer
Alex Wharton
Forwards
Forwards
Joao Pedro
Ismaïla Sarr
J. Gittens
Jean-Philippe Mateta
Pedro Neto
Will Hughes
Injured and Suspended Players:
Chelsea:
Levi Colwill
Nicolas Jackson (Suspended)
Mykhaylo Mudryk (Suspended)
Omari Kellyman
Romeo Lavia
Crystal Palace:
Chad Riad
Edward Nketiah
Cheick Oumar Doucouré
Matheus Franca
Daichi Kamada
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace, Betting Tips:
Tips
But
Match Winner
Chelsea 3-1 Crystal Palace
1st half score
1
Most Assist Given
Joao Pedro
2nd half score
3
Player of the Match
Cole Palmer
My prediction:
I think Chelsea will win the match
Q1. When is the match taking place? A: Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Q2. Where is the match being played? A: Stamford Bridge, London.
Q3. What time does the game kick off? A: Evening kickoff (local UK time).
Q4. Who are Chelsea’s key players to watch? A: Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández, Pedro Neto.
Q5. Who are Crystal Palace’s key players to watch? A: Eberechi Eze, Ismaïla Sarr, Jean-Philippe Mateta.
