Southampton - Crystal Palace betting tips and odds

Southampton may come out on top this Saturday yet, but it will be quite a struggle. They’ll be fighting a somewhat stronger team in Crystal Palace. However, it’s still a relatively balanced matchup, as signified by the 2.88 for the hosts to win.

The visitors are conscious of the challenge before them. To come out on top against Southampton on their home field would be a noteworthy accomplishment, and it is never an easy task.

Southampton supporters saw 90 minutes of torture in the last round of Premier League. Their team fell behind in the first half and things quickly went from bad to worse, resulting in a devastating Manchester City defeat.

The Eagles displayed a rare ability to punch well above their weight class in the previous round. Considering the 3.95 odds on The Eagles winning, most experts predicted an easy home win for their opponents Leeds United. As such, the draw in the first half was already surprising – let alone the decisive 1:5 victory took home in the end.

With 8 concessions over the last 3 matches, The Saints will definitely have to make some improvements in their defensive line.

Results and standings notwithstanding, The Eagles have run into some defensive issues in this stretch of the Premier League. In the past 3 matches, they allowed more than 5 goals to their opponents, which may be cause for concern for their supporters.

It’s already round 31, and the end of the season is dangerously close. This match will be one of The Saints’s last real shots at getting out of the relegation zone before it’s too late.

If you’re hunting for betting value, a Draw bet is by far your best option. Success is definitely not guaranteed, but the 3.35 odds provide a decent enough return to make the risk worth it.