Premier League: Crystal Palace vs Southampton – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Premier League round 19 match between Crystal Palace and Southampton and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Crystal Palace and Southampton are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash on Sunday at Selhurst Park, with much riding on the outcome in this Premier League battle.

The Eagles approach the next Premier League round as number 16 in the table, having claimed 17 points this season so far. With 18 games behind them, Southampton amassed six points, placing them as number 20 before their next fixture.

Team form: Crystal Palace vs Southampton

Crystal Palace Form

In their last three matches, Crystal Palace lost 3-2 against Arsenal, 1-5 against Arsenal and drew 0-0 with Bournemouth. Crystal Palace claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Premier League, which also saw them drawing two and losing three matches, in which they scored five and conceded 11 goals.

Southampton Form

Southampton only managed to gain a single draw in their past three games. First, they suffered a 1-2 defeat against Liverpool. Then a 0-0 draw with Fulham followed, before West Ham claimed a 0-1 victory. Southampton are winless in their last six away games in the Premier League, in which they drew two and lost four. They conceded eight goals while scoring two themselves.

Betting facts for Crystal Palace and Southampton

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Crystal Palace and Southampton. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players in form: Crystal Palace vs Southampton

Ismaila Sarr has been great for Crystal Palace lately, hitting the target three times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Southampton are optimistic that Joe Aribo doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Popular markets: Crystal Palace vs Southampton

Full-time result

Crystal Palace claimed a modest two wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in four of the games, whilst losing four. Southampton won one of their last 10 games away, drew three and lost six of the games in this run. Crystal Palace have not lost to Southampton in 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Crystal Palace scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Curiously, Southampton only scored the opening goal of the match in two of the last ten away games. Southampton have failed to score in 4 consecutive games. In the last 10 games played, Southampton opened to scoring only once, while Crystal Palace scored the opener six times in their last 10 games. Crystal Palace have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Southampton.

Total goals

Crystal Palace saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Southampton’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.6 goals in these matches. Southampton did not score a single goal in 4 consecutive games