Crystal Palace vs Southampton
The Premier League has an exciting match lined up as Crystal Palace hosts Southampton at Selhurst Park in London on December 29, 2024. With both teams aiming to earn valuable points, this is bound to be an interesting encounter in Week 19 of the Premier League season.
Match Overview:
- Date & Time: December 29, 2024, at 6:00 PM EAT
- Venue: Selhurst Park, London
- Weather: 7°C
- Win Probability: Crystal Palace 59.3%, Southampton 16.8%
Team News & Predictions:
Crystal Palace: The Eagles come into the match with the best run of form, having won the last three Premier League meetings against Southampton. They are expected to start in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Henderson in goal, while Chalobah, Lacroix, and Richards will feature in defense. Eberechi Eze and Jordan Ayew will feature in attack along with Mateta.
- Southampton: The Saints will be looking to cause an upset, while manager Ivan Juric may ring a few changes from the usual lineup, given recent difficult games. Bazunu should start between the posts, with Adam Armstrong and Che Adams leading the attacking line. Southampton must shore up their defense if they are to have any chance of holding off Palace's potent forwards.
Key Players to Watch:
Wilfried Zaha, Crystal Palace: Experienced winger, always a threat in one-on-one situations and capable of making the difference in the final third.
James Ward-Prowse, Southampton: The set-piece specialist will look to create scoring opportunities for Southampton, especially through free kicks and corners.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head:
- Crystal Palace have won three of the last five meetings between these two clubs, with Southampton winning only once in the last 10.
- The Eagles have been strong at home, with Selhurst Park proving a hard place to visit for opponents.
Where to Watch:
You can also stream the game from a couple of streaming services and sports broadcasters. Sofascore will have the live scores, stats, and updates for this game.
Match Prediction:
Crystal Palace comes into this tie as favourite, and with the recent form they have, they're supposed to get an important win. However, Southampton will have to be intense and disciplined to even test the home team a little.
For more in-depth previews and predictions for the match, check other sites like BBC Sport, Sky Sports, and NBC Sports for further insights into the teams and tactical setups.
As the two teams take to the pitch, fans can expect an exciting contest at Selhurst Park! Stay tuned for live updates and highlights following the match.
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