Southampton FC vs Crystal Palace, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Southampton FC vs Crystal Palace Match Prediction & Analysis

Relegation-threatened Southampton, still chasing their elusive third win, brace for a tough test against an in-form Crystal Palace, who arrive at St. Mary’s on Wednesday riding the momentum of three straight victories.

Rock-bottom Saints limp into this clash after a 2-1 loss to Wolves, desperate for a lifeline. In contrast, a confident Palace, en-route to making their way into the top half of the table,  arrive fresh from a dominant 3-0 FA Cup quarterfinal win over Fulham, their sights now set on silverware.

Current Standings: Crystal Palace sits  at 12th position in the league standings with 39 points from 28  games, while Southampton continues to struggle placed rock bottom with just 9 points.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Southampton FC Preview

The Saints headed into the international break reeling from a 2-1 loss to Wolves—their 24th league defeat and fifth in a row. Their last taste of victory? A hard-fought win over fellow strugglers Ipswich Town. With just nine games left, the Saints are in a desperate battle—not just for survival, but to avoid the unwanted record of the lowest points tally in Premier League history, a dubious honor currently held by Derby County with 11 points.

Key Stats 

1. The Saints have managed to win one game at home this season that came against Everton back in November.
2. No team has conceded more goals (70) than Southampton this season.
3. The Saints' defense has been under siege this season, facing an average of 17.9 shots per game
4. With three goals each, Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu leads the goal scoring charts for Southampton in the Premier League this season. 

Team News 

Southampton’s injury list isn’t helping their survival fight—Will Smallbone (groin) and James Bree (thigh) are ruled out, while Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jan Bednarek, Ross Stewart, and Juan Larios remain doubtful.

Southampton Probable XI - Ramsdale (GK); Manning, Kotchap, Bednarek, Walker-Peters, Aribo, Ugochukwu, Fernandes,Sulemana, Dibling, Gronbaek. 

Crystal Palace Preview

Crystal Palace have once again found their rhythm in the second half of the season, winning 9 of their last 15 games. Sitting 12th with 39 points and 10 matches to go, they have a solid chance to surpass last season’s 49-point tally. However, with seven of those games against top-half teams, including tricky clashes with Southampton and Wolves, the road ahead won’t be easy.

Ismaïla Sarr and Eberechi Eze will be Palace’s key threats against Southampton on Wednesday. The duo was instrumental in the FA Cup quarter-final win over Fulham, contributing two of the three goals. Sarr, in red-hot form, has now netted four times in his last four games across all competitions.

Key Stats

1. Palace have found their stride away from home, riding a four-match winning streak on the road.
2. Crystal Palace scores 31% of their goals between 46-60 minutes.
3. Jean-Philippe Mateta is Palace's top scorer in the league with 12 goals. 

Team News 

Palace will be without Cheick Doucouré and Chadi Riad , while Joel Ward and Will Hughes remain doubtful for the clash.

Crystal Palace Probable XI - Henderson (GK) ; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Chilwell; Sarr, Eze, Eddie Nketiah

SOUTHAMPTON FC vs CRYSTAL PALACE
Winning Prediction

With Palace in top form and Southampton sinking deeper with each defeat, this clash seems a foregone conclusion. However, with nothing to lose, the hosts will be forced to attack, making for an open, high-scoring encounter. Yet, with Crystal Palace’s strong form and tactical discipline under Oliver Glasner, they should have the edge to secure all three points. As far as the odds are concerned, most betting sites have tipped Crystal Palace for a win. Crystal Palace to win at 1.66, while a draw stands at 4 and a Southampton victory at 5.20.

Crystal Palace to Win (2-0)

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