The Matchday 30 clash in the Premier League between Southampton and Crystal Palace will take place on April 2 at St. Mary's Stadium. Southampton vs. Crystal Palace: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Southampton
Ivan Juric's side, before the league went on a brief break, suffered a 1-2 defeat at home to Wolverhampton. This marked their fifth consecutive loss in the Premier League, with a goal difference of 3:16 in these games. The club remains at the bottom of the table and is already 17 points adrift of the safe 17th spot, currently occupied by Wolverhampton. It is also worth noting that Southampton has the worst defense in the Premier League, having conceded 70 goals.
- At least three goals have been scored in the club's last 11 league matches.
- Southampton has lost 11 of their last 12 Premier League games.
- Both teams have scored in 7 of the club's last 9 Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Southampton (3-4-3)
Aaron Ramsdale – Armel Bella-Kotchap, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Kyle Walker-Peters – Lesley Ugochukwu, Yukinari Sugawara, Joe Aribo, Ryan Manning – Kamaldeen Sulemana, Mateusz Fernandes, Tyler Dibling.
Crystal Palace
The Londoners played their last league game on March 8, where they defeated Ipswich 1-0 at home. Following this, the club also thrashed Fulham in the FA Cup quarter-finals on their ground (3-0). Crystal Palace enters this round with a three-match winning streak in the Premier League, a feat they haven't achieved since May last year. Oliver Glasner's side is in 12th place in the standings, 8 points behind the European competition zone, but they have a game in hand.
- The Londoners are unbeaten in 9 of their last 11 Premier League matches (7 wins and 2 draws).
- No more than three goals have been scored in 10 of Crystal Palace's last 11 league games.
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 8 of the club's last 10 Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1)
Dean Henderson – Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi – Daniel Munoz, Will Hughes, Eberechi Eze, Tyrick Mitchell – Ismaila Sarr, Adam Wharton – Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Midfielder Will Hughes is out due to suspension.
Match Prediction: Southampton vs. Crystal Palace
In the next two or three rounds, Ivan Juric's side will officially be relegated to the Championship. The players and fans of the club already understand that Southampton simply wasn't prepared for the Premier League. Throughout the season, the team has only secured two victories in the league, with just three draws. The club lacks a serious striker who could capitalize on small chances. In the current Premier League season, Southampton not only concedes the most goals but also has the weakest attacking line.
The Londoners should have no trouble dealing with such a disorganized opponent. The team is in good form and, with some luck, could even finish the season in the European competition zone. The club also maintains a chance to win the FA Cup, having reached the semi-finals of the tournament. Additionally, Crystal Palace has won their last four head-to-head Premier League matches.
My prediction: Crystal Palace to win
