Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
Chelsea and Crystal Palace, both Premier League sides, compared over the 2025/2026 season in the Premier League. Chelsea played 38 matches and Crystal Palace 38. The 9 metrics below are measured per match, with each side ranked against the rest of its league.
Chelsea2025/2026 · Premier League · 38 matches
Crystal Palace2025/2026 · Premier League · 38 matchesper match · rank vs leagueChelsea leads on goals at 1.53 per match against 1.08, 41% more (5th of 20 in the league), possession % at 57.7% against 45.9%, 26% more (3rd of 20 in the league) and expected goals (xG) at 1.80 per match against 1.55, 17% more (4th of 20 in the league).
Crystal Palace leads on yellow cards at 2.00 per match against 2.58, 22% fewer (14th of 20 in the league), tackles at 18.6 per match against 15.6, 19% more (3rd of 20 in the league) and duels won at 51.0 per match against 47.6, 7% more (7th of 20 in the league).
Overall Chelsea has a narrow edge, leading 5 of the 9 metrics to Crystal Palace's 4. League context matters: a rank shows how each side compares with its own division, not with the other's.