Chelsea are expected to win the away match against Crystal Palace easily. They are the league leaders, and Palace is struggling to stay away from relegation zone. Above all, Chelsea have the best defence in the EPL. The team has conceded just 23 goals from 31 games – the least by any team in the league. Their defence absorbs the attacks and acts as the launching pad of attacks. If Jose Mourinho has any worries it would be about their strikers, especially since Samuel Eto'o is out injured.

Crystal Palace are on the verge of throwing away the gains the team has made in the mid-season. They appear to be heading to finish the season just like they started it – with a string of defeats and draws. They have not managed a win in their last five outings. And Chelsea are not the kind of team that you fancy to regain your lost touch.

It has been more than two decades since Palace won against Chelsea. Furthermore, the Blues have won all their last six games against Palace. If anything that can motivate Crystal Palace, it would be Chelsea’s 1-0 loss against Aston Villa a couple of weeks ago.

Eto'o’s injury is a big blow. He has been their best striker. They boast of some prolific midfielders – namely, Eden Hazard, Oscar and Andre Schürrle – who have stepped up their game virtually every time the team was in need of goals.

Palace’s main striker Marouane Chamakh is a doubtful starter. Cameron Jerome and Jason Puncheon will be the key strikers for them.

Crystal Palace-Chelsea Prediction

It would be an easy win for Chelsea, barring a minor miracle of sorts from Palace’s misfiring strikers.

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