Crystal Palace vs Southampton prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 29, 2024
One of the matches of the 19th round of the English Championship will take place on Sunday at Selhurst Park, where Crystal Palace will host Southampton. Here's a prediction for the outcome of this match, offering solid chances for success.
Match Preview
The "Eagles" played out a goalless draw against Bournemouth in their previous round, following a heavy 1-5 home loss to Arsenal in a derby match. That defeat was their only one in the last seven Premier League fixtures. During this stretch, Palace recorded two wins and four draws.
Despite showing resilience, the team remains dangerously close to the relegation zone, sitting in 16th place with just a three-point cushion. Over their last ten Premier League games, Crystal Palace has displayed fighting spirit, losing only twice. However, with just three wins and five draws, their lack of consistency continues to hinder their efforts to climb the table.
Southampton enters this match with an eight-game winless streak in the Premier League, comprising two draws and six losses. A particular concern for the "Saints" is their inability to score in their last four league outings.
In their previous match, under new manager Ivan Jurić making his Premier League debut, Southampton suffered a 0-1 home defeat to West Ham, marking their fourth consecutive loss at St. Mary’s. The team remains rooted to the bottom of the table. Adding to their woes, the Saints have a dreadful record: just one win, seven draws, and 23 losses in their last 31 Premier League games.
Probable Lineups
- Crystal Palace: Henderson – Ward, Guehi, Lacroix, Mitchell – Eze, Nketiah, Sarr, Wharton, Munoz – Mateta
- Southampton: Ramsdale – Bednarek, Manning, Wood, Walker-Peters – Stephens, Aribo, Lallana, Fernandes, Sulemana – Archer
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- In the season before last, Crystal Palace beat Southampton twice in the league – 1-0 at home and 2-0 away.
- Southampton avenged those defeats in the FA Cup with a 2-1 away victory.
- A "Total Over 2.5" bet was successful in three of their last five matches.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor the home side in this matchup, giving Crystal Palace odds of 1.65 to win. We recommend backing the hosts for victory and sticking with this bet.
