class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>After suffering a major defensive blip against West Brom last time out, Al Hain-Cole expects Tuchel's men to return to solid form against the Eagles<\/p>\n
<\/head><\/p>\nChelsea will be determined to bounce back from defeat when they travel to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace in Saturday\u2019s Premier League clash.<\/p>\n
Thomas Tuchel\u2019s men were surprisingly beaten 5-2 at home to West Bromwich Albion in their last league game, their first defeat in 15 matches since he replaced Frank Lampard in the dugout.<\/p>\n
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Latest Odds<\/p>\n
However, having pulled off an impressive 2-0 away win over Porto in Wednesday\u2019s Champions League quarter-final, they are clear 11\/20 (1.55) favourites with bet365 to get their league campaign back on track with a victory here.<\/p>\n
The Eagles have only lost one of their last six matches but are 6\/1 (7.00) outsiders to pull off a first win over this opposition since 2017.<\/p>\n
Three of the hosts\u2019 last five fixtures have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 14\/5 (3.80) on them earning a creditable point in this one.<\/p>\n
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Team News<\/p>\n
Nathaniel Clyne, Nathan Ferguson, James Tomkins, James McArthur, and James McCarthy are all doubts, while Wayne Hennessey and Mamadou Sakho are injured and Michy Batshuayi ineligible to face his parent club.<\/p>\n
Thiago Silva is ruled out due to suspension after last weekend\u2019s red card against West Brom, although N\u2019Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic are both available once again after being passed fit for a place on the bench against Porto.<\/p>\n
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Preview<\/p>\n
Having conceded just two goals in the 14 previous matches under their new manager, the Blues\u2019 5-2 demolition at home to relegation strugglers West Brom came as a major shock.<\/p>\n
However, having quickly returned to form with a controlled performance and eighth clean sheet in nine against Porto, they will back themselves to hold firm at the back once again on Saturday.<\/p>\n
With just five goals to their name in eight matches and having only scored once in their last four on home turf, Roy Hodgson\u2019s team certainly seems like the ideal opposition for defence looking to restore confidence.<\/p>\n
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea Tips and Predictions<\/p>\n
In fact, odds of 11\/8 (2.38) seem particularly generous on Chelsea winning to nil for their sixth match in eight and a fourth meeting in five with Palace.<\/p>\n
All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly. <\/p>\n