Latest Match Recap (August 17, 2025)
- The season opener ended in a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge. Despite controlling possession (~70%), Chelsea struggled to convert, mustering only three shots on target out of 19 total attempts.
- A standout moment came when Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze scored from a free-kick in the 13th minute—but the goal was disallowed via VAR after Marc Guéhi was found to be infringing near Chelsea’s defensive wall.
- The match also featured a debated moment where Jean-Philippe Mateta appeared to stamp on Moisés Caicedo but escaped a second yellow card—a move that drew criticism from pundits.
- Young talent Estevão Willian impressed off the bench, injecting energy and nearly making a breakthrough.
Head-to-Head Overview
- Last 20 Premier League meetings: Chelsea hold a dominant record of 15 wins, 2 draws, and only 3 losses.
- Recent results:
- Jan 4, 2025: Crystal Palace 1–1 Chelsea
- Sep 1, 2024: Chelsea 1–1 Crystal Palace
- Feb 12, 2024: Palace 1–3 Chelsea.
- Over their latest 15 matchups: Chelsea have won 13, drawn 2, and Palace have yet to win. Goal-wise, Chelsea have netted 33 goals to Palace’s 9.
What to Watch in the Next Meeting
- Will Chelsea’s attacking shortcomings persist, or will they find better rhythm now that the season is underway?
- Can Eze or another Palace attacker break the deadlock this time around?
- Any VAR controversy again? The opening game’s free-kick decision will certainly raise scrutiny.
Summary Table
| Category | Insight |
|---|---|
| Latest Result | 0–0 draw on August 17, 2025 at Stamford Bridge |
| Key Incident | Eze’s free-kick disallowed due to Guéhi’s infringement |
| Match Highlights | Estevão’s energy off the bench; Mateta’s lucky avoidance of red card |
| H2H Trend | Historically lopsided in Chelsea’s favor; Palace yet to win recently |
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