Crystal Palace vs Southampton prediction & betting tips – 29/12/2024

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Crystal Palace and Southampton is set for December 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The venue for this encounter is Selhurst Park in London, England. M. Salisbury has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Crystal Palace is 37%. The probability of a draw between Crystal Palace and Southampton is 45%. The probability of winning for Southampton is 19%.
• Our calculations suggest a 72% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 28% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 21% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 79%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on April 15, 2023, where Southampton won against Crystal Palace with a score of 0-2
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Crystal Palace has emerged victorious 3 time(s), Southampton has claimed 1 win(s), and 1 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Crystal Palace has averaged 1.6 goals per game, while Southampton has netted an average of 1 goals.
• In the current Premier League standings, Crystal Palace occupies the 16th spot, while Southampton sits in 20th place.
• Crystal Palace's performance in the Premier League this season shows 3 victories, 7 defeats, and 8 draws. They've maintained an average of 1 goals scored and 1.4 goals conceded per match.
• Southampton has recorded 1 wins, 14 losses, and 3 draws in the Premier League this season. Their offensive output stands at 0.6 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 2.1 goals.
• Examining Crystal Palace's last five outings, they have won 2 times, lost 2 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 1.6 goals per match and conceded 2.2 goals.
• Southampton's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 0 times, lost 4 times and drawn 1 times. They have scored an average of 0.2 goals per match and conceded 1.8 goals.
• Crystal Palace will be without the services of: M. Guehi (Yellow Cards), R. Holding (Coach's decision), Matheus Franca (Muscle Injury), A. Wharton (Groin Injury), W. Hughes (Knee Injury), C. Riad (Knee Injury)
• Southampton faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: G. Bazunu (Achilles Tendon Injury), W. Smallbone (Thigh Injury), J. Stephens (Knock), R. Stewart (Thigh Injury)