One of the key matches of the 30th round will take place at St Mary’s Stadium, where Southampton will host Crystal Palace. I recommend betting on the outcome of this match, with a strong chance of success.
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Before the international break, Southampton suffered another defeat, losing 2-1 at home to Wolverhampton. This loss marked their fifth consecutive Premier League defeat, with a goal difference of 3:16 over that stretch. The club remains at the bottom of the league table, trailing 17 points behind 17th place, currently occupied by Wolverhampton.
Southampton has only secured two victories this season, along with three draws. The lack of a quality striker capable of converting even limited chances into goals has only worsened the team’s predicament. On the defensive side, Southampton has the worst defense in the league, having conceded 70 goals so far this season. They’ve also lost 11 of their last 12 league matches.
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Crystal Palace, on the other hand, played their last Premier League match on March 8, securing a narrow 1-0 win over Ipswich. After that, they confidently advanced to the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 victory over Fulham. The team enters this match on a three-game winning streak in the Premier League, a feat they haven’t achieved since May last year.
Currently in 12th place, Crystal Palace is just 8 points behind the European competition zone, with a game in hand. They’ve avoided defeat in 9 of their last 11 league matches, winning 7 and drawing 2.
Probable Lineups
Southampton: Ramsdale; Bella-Kotchap, Harwood-Bellis, Walker-Peters, Ugochukwu, Sugawara, Aribo, Manning, Sulemana, Fernandes, Dibling
Crystal Palace: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guéhi, Muñoz; Lerma, Eze, Mitchell; Sarr, Wharton, Mateta
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In the first match of the season, Crystal Palace defeated Southampton 2-1.
- The “Both teams to score” bet has been successful in three out of the last five meetings.
- The “Total over 2.5” bet has been successful in three out of the last five encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the visitors for this match, offering odds of 1.70 for a Crystal Palace victory. Given Southampton’s dire situation and their near-certainty of relegation, it’s unlikely they will manage to earn any points. Our bet is on a Crystal Palace win with odds of 1.70.
Prediction: Crystal Palace to win
Odds: 1.7
