Crystal Palace W vs Chelsea W preview and prediction
The match
The FA WSL sees Crystal Palace W take on Chelsea W on Sunday 25 October, kicking off at 13:00 (WAT) at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace W are 10th with 9 points from 9 games (in the bottom half), while Chelsea W sit 2nd on 23 points (in the top four). A gap of 14 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Crystal Palace W's last 5: LLDWD Most recently they lost to Southampton W 2–3 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Chelsea W's last 5: WWDWW Most recently they beat Tottenham Hotspur W 6–2 at home. Goals have not been a problem: 2.2 per game. 5 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Chelsea W arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.7 points a game against 1.3.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 0.8 for Crystal Palace W and 2.4 for Chelsea W. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 61% and both teams to score at 53%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Crystal Palace W 12%, draw 16%, Chelsea W 73%.
Both teams to score: yes (53%) at 2.30.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 53% chance at odds of 2.30, above our fair price of 1.88, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Crystal Palace W 1–2 Chelsea W. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Crystal Palace W12%fair 8.62 · @21.00
Draw16%fair 6.40 · @11.00
Chelsea W73%fair 1.37 · @1.07
3.17Expected goals
0.81Crystal Palace W xG
2.36Chelsea W xG
53%Both score
61%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–212%
0–110%
1–29%
0–39%
1–18%
1–37%
From our goals model: Crystal Palace W 0.8 – 2.4 Chelsea W expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Chelsea W to win✓
73%
1.37
1.07
Double chance
Chelsea W or draw✓
88%
1.13
1.02
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
53%
1.88
2.30 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
82%
1.21
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.63
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
61%
1.64
–
Half-time result
Chelsea W ahead at half-time✗
53%
1.90
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Chelsea W / FT Chelsea W✗
48%
2.07
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–2✗
12%
8.51
–
Form
Crystal Palace W – last 6
LLDWDW
21 Oct
@ Southampton W
2–3
L
18 Oct
vs West Ham W
0–1
L
4 Oct
@ Aston Villa W
1–1
D
30 Sep
vs Charlton Athletic W
3–0
W
27 Sep
@ Birmingham City W
3–3
D
23 Sep
vs Watford W
1–0
W
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Chelsea W – last 6
WWDWWW
18 Oct
vs Tottenham Hotspur W
6–2
W
4 Oct
@ West Ham W
3–0
W
30 Sep
@ Lyon W
0–0
D
27 Sep
vs Arsenal W
1–0
W
23 Sep
vs Austria Wien W
1–0
W
19 Sep
vs Birmingham City W
2–0
W
2.2Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
17%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Crystal Palace W and Chelsea W.
What is the prediction for Crystal Palace W vs Chelsea W?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 53% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.30.
Who will win Crystal Palace W vs Chelsea W?
On our numbers Crystal Palace W have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Chelsea W 73%.
How many goals will there be in Crystal Palace W vs Chelsea W?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 61% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Crystal Palace W vs Chelsea W?
Our predicted score is Crystal Palace W 1–2 Chelsea W, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Crystal Palace W vs Chelsea W?
Crystal Palace W vs Chelsea W (FA WSL) kicks off on Sunday 25 October 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at Selhurst Park.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
