Team analysis: Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace enters this match with some caution, because their results so far in the season are far from expected. Oliver Glasner’s team is currently in 16th place in the table, just three points above the relegation zone. Although they managed to get a point against Bournemouth away from home in their last match, their performance at home this season has been extremely poor.
At Selhurst Park, they played nine games and won only seven points, which makes them one of the worst hosts in the league. Also, they scored only seven goals at home, which further illustrates their attacking problems. They are vulnerable in defense, and an additional problem is the suspension of Marco Guehi, a key player in the defensive line.
However, Glasner can be pleased with the individual contributions of players like Ismail Sarr, Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta, who have shown some quality in recent matches. Their link-up in attack will be key to breaking through Southampton’s weak defence. However, injuries to Matheus France, Adam Wharton and Franco Umeh-Chibueze, as well as uncertainty over Will Hughes’ performance, limit the team’s options.
Crystal Palace have a positive record against Southampton in the last meetings, with three wins in the last four games in all competitions. That could give them extra confidence ahead of this game.
Team analysis: Southampton
Southampton are in an even worse position than their opponent. Ivan Jurić’s team currently occupies the last place in the Premier League table, with only six points won from 18 games. Their only win this season came against Everton in early November. With nine points behind 17th place, the situation seems almost hopeless.
Southampton’s attacking performance is the worst in the league, with only 11 goals scored. No player scored more than two goals, which clearly shows how much the team suffers in the offensive segment of the game. Defensively, the situation is not much better, although Jurić is trying to stabilize the team by switching to a 3-4-3 formation.
In the previous game against West Ham, Southampton showed some improvement, but were unable to avoid defeat, conceding a goal midway through the second half. Injuries to key players such as Gavin Bazunu, Ross Stewart, Jack Stephens and Will Smallbone further complicate the situation.
Tyler Dibling is expected to get a chance from the start after attracting attention with his performances. Dibling’s creativity and energy could be key to creating chances in this match, supported by Kyle Walker-Peters and Paul Onuachu.
Betting suggestion: 0-2 goals in the match
Based on the current form of both teams and their statistical performances, Crystal Palace is the favorite to win the points in this match. However, given the weak offensive performance of both teams and Southampton’s defensive problems, a match with fewer goals is expected.
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