Verdict: Crystal Palace win
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Turning their attention back to Premier League duties on Wednesday night, Crystal Palace will travel to St. Mary’s when they meet Southampton.
Southampton
Starting with the hosts, heading into March’s international break with a 2-1 loss at home against Wolves, Southampton have broken a string of unwanted records this season. Sat rock-bottom of the table and limping their way to an immediate Championship return, Ivan Juric’s men have remarkably collected just nine points from any of their 29 Premier League appearances this season. Signing off February with a consecutive 4-0 drumming against Brighton and Chelsea, the former Torino boss has a tremendous amount of pressure on his shoulders. Along with watching their FA Cup adventure come to an end on February 8th following a 1-0 defeat against Championship outfit Burnley, Wednesday’s hosts have also lost 10 of their previous 11 meetings against top-flight opposition.
Southampton Team News
While Jan Bednarek might have suffered a sickening head injury against Liverpool earlier in the month, the 28-year-old will return at the heart of Southampton’s defence. However, forced to withdraw from Ireland’s squad over the past fortnight, Will Smallbone remains a doubt.
Coming off the bench and bagging a consolation strike against Wolves prior to March’s international break, Nigerian international Paul Onuachu could be handed a full recall. Reportedly valued at £100million by the St. Mary’s hierarchy, 19-year-old Tyler Dibling should keep his spot from the start.
Crystal Palace
As for the visitors, storming their way to a famous FA Cup semi-final spot over the weekend, Crystal Palace are enjoying what has become a remarkable purple patch. Booking their ticket to Wembley thanks to a sensational 3-0 romp away at Fulham, Oliver Glasner’s men have continued to shine on either side of March’s international break. Heading into the fortnight interval with a 1-0 win against Ipswich, the former Eintracht Frankfurt boss has seen his squad win each of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Looking to move within touching distance of the top-half on Wednesday night, Palace will also be excited by a dominant record against the Saints. Including a 2-1 victory when they welcomed Southampton to south London on December 29th, Glasner’s side have won four of their previous five meetings.
Crystal Palace Team News
Dealing with yet another injury setback in January, Crystal Palace will once again be without Mali international Check Doucoure on Wednesday night. However, despite missing out away at Fulham over the weekend, ex-Watford midfielder Will Hughes will return to Glasner’s squad here.
Notching 12 Premier League strikes this season and once again linked with a blockbuster move away from Selhurst Park, Jean-Philippe Mateta will lead the line. Making an immediate impact after arriving from Wolfsburg last summer, Maxence Lacroix will start at the heart of Palace’s defence.
Southampton vs Crystal Palace Key Factors to Consider
- When Southampton and Crystal Palace met for their reverse Premier League meeting on December 29th, the Eagles collected a 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park.
- In fact, Palace have won four of their last five meetings against Wednesday’s hosts.
- The Saints have remarkably collected just nine points from their 29 Premier League appearances this season.
- Crystal Palace have won each of their previous five appearances across all competitions.
- Likewise, the Eagles have won all of their last six consecutive showdowns away from Selhurst Park.
Conclusion
Putting in a famous FA Cup performance over the weekend as they stormed their way to a 3-0 romp away at Fulham, Crystal Palace are enjoying what has become a sensational purple patch. Remarkably winning all of their previous six consecutive showdowns away from Selhurst Park, Glasner’s side will be relishing a trip to St. Mary’s on Wednesday night. Landing a 2-1 win when they welcomed Southampton to the capital on December 29th as winning four of their last five meetings, we are expecting a similar outcome here.
Verdict: Crystal Palace win
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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