Bournemouth - Arsenal

It's difficult to predict this event here because Crystal Palace plays very tactically and offers physicality, which is not easy for many teams. However, I think Chelsea will handle them, but there is a risk because you never know how the winning of the Community Shield against Liverpool affected them. It could potentially throw the Palace team off balance. Therefore, it's difficult to predict internal issues and it's risky, but the title usually brings a bit of regression to the game. So in my opinion, a BTTS bet between these two teams is the best option. I am going with a slightly riskier approach to achieve higher odds. I really like Palmer, I have him in my Fantasy team and he will probably be a leader this season. Although I also really like the addition of Pedro, who is an expressed attacker in good form. Both players are good betting options. I would even say that Pedro is a safer bet since he is the main striker, but Palmer joins the attacks often in his role as a winger and usually has a say in important matches. This match is quite important, even though it's the beginning of the season. But with Crystal Palace, Chelsea have a very favorable over 10 unbeaten record, and a good start can inspire them for the new season. Considering their current form, I think the match will end with a 2-1 result.

I would say that Crystal Palace might have a chance against Chelsea, but I think there could be some hesitation due to either inexperience or a lack of desire to win (if that was the case). Overall, Chelsea has been able to improve their team and have moved on from their dark times. In the past 10 matches, Crystal Palace has never been able to defeat Chelsea, which proves that even during their toughest times, they were not able to overcome them. And now, with good transfers in the World Cup, I believe they will show something better at home.

The Chelsea club is one of the hottest teams in football overall, with an even stronger lineup this year, I believe they have a chance to play in the Top 4 of the Premier League. 16 out of 18 wins and excellent results in friendly matches after winning the CWC make it likely that they will continue to perform well in the PL. Palace is not a team to be underestimated, usually finding their form in the middle of the season, however I would consider them an average team in the PL, despite having the potential to participate in Europe. However, Chelsea is clearly superior and they also have the advantage of playing at home.

Chelsea will likely have difficulties after barely missing out on a double season and consecutive holidays. I hope for their return at the beginning of the new season. Palace has enough quality up front to at least take some points here.