Analysis of 2-string 1 selected events on Sunday 8/17: I am optimistic that the Blues will win the Crystal Palace with the advantage of the home court.

Sunday 010 Premier League: Chelsea VS Crystal Palace

Time: 2025-08-17 21:00

Venue: Stamford Bridge Stadium

Chelsea's strength rebounded significantly last season. In the end, the team won 20 wins, 9 draws and 9 losses and won the fourth place in the Premier League, and won the main place in this UEFA Champions League. In terms of recent situation, Chelsea performed well in the Club World Cup held in the United States this summer, winning the championship 3-0 in the final, winning the Champions League champion Paris Saint-Germain successfully, becoming the first Super Grand Slam team in the world football. In addition, Chelsea defeated AC Milan 4-1 in a friendly match. Because the team participated in the Club World Cup, the offseason was short and only 3 friendly matches were arranged. Among them, the warm-up preparation effect of the game against Leverkusen and AC Milan was good, fully demonstrating that the team continued its good competitive state.

Crystal Palace performed well last season, and the team ranked 12th in the Premier League after 38 rounds of the league. During the offseason, Crystal Palace did not invest too much in the transfer market, and only spent 2.3 million euros to introduce Ajax's Croatian full-back Sousa, and signed goalkeeper Walter Benitez from Eindhoven without permission. The team's overall strength improved by limited. Judging from the recent situation, Crystal Palace played in the Community Shield draws Liverpool 2-2 in regular time, defeating his opponent 3-2 in penalty shootout, successfully winning the cup. The team started the journey of the Premier League in the new season as the champion, which undoubtedly greatly improved its confidence in the team. In the previous one-month pre-season preparation, the team played 6 high-quality warm-up matches, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with a winning rate of 50%, and the preparation effect was good.

Comprehensive analysis: Although the two teams have ideal preparations before the season, from the perspective of the confrontation, Crystal Palace challenged Chelsea away in this game can be regarded as a victim. The last time the team was able to defeat Chelsea in the main game was dated back to 2017. The subsequent 16 confrontations, Crystal Palace draws 2 and 14 losses, and it is difficult to find a victory. Such a confrontation record undoubtedly brings huge psychological disadvantages to Crystal Palace; in this game, it is optimistic that the Blues can win Crystal Palace with the advantage of home court.

Recommended: Win Score: 2-0 2-1 Number of goals: 2/3 Goals

Sunday 031 La Liga Espanyol VS Atletico Madrid

Match time: 2025-8-18 03:30

Stadium: RCDE Stadium

Espanyol has obviously lost its combat effectiveness in recent years, and has been hovering between La Liga and Spanish Second Division. Last season, Espanyol, as a newly promoted team, fought for relegation for a long time, and finally won the 15th place ranking and successfully relegated. This season, Espanyol strengthened Roberto Fernandez, Dolan, Salinas, and lost goalkeeper Horan Garcia and veteran Selchigomez. Espanyol continues to be positioned at the relegation level in the new season, with home fighting in the opening game, and there is no doubt about fighting spirit.

Atlanta Madrid strengthened Alvarez and other strong players last season, and the team returned to their combat effectiveness. The team once advanced together on multiple fronts, but after the winter break, they lost consecutively in multiple fronts, and both the King's Cup and the Champions League were unable to be eliminated. The league end was widened by Barcelona and Real Madrid, and they once again won the third place ranking. This season, Atletico Madrid strengthened Baenna, Hanzko, Cardoso, Laspadoli, Almada, Rugeri, Pwell, and lost players such as Witsel, Reno, Fairmelen, and Molino. Atletico Madrid is strong and the two-line battles are worth looking forward to.

Comprehensive analysis: The two teams have shaken hands and made peace in the last four games. Atletico Madrid is not distracted from the Cup for the time being, and faces the victim again and is full of willingness to grab points. Optimistic about Atletico Madrid's victory.

Recommended: Negative Score: 0-1 1-2 Number of goals: 2/3 Goals