Crystal Palace vs Southampton: Kick-Off Nepal Time, Preview, and Predictions

December 29, 2024
Crystal Palace vs Southampton

Crystal Palace host a struggling Southampton side at Selhurst Park as both teams look to end their year on a positive note.

Palace, under Oliver Glasner, have steadied their campaign after a rocky start and are pushing towards mid-table stability. Following a Boxing Day draw at Bournemouth, they aim to capitalize on Southampton’s vulnerabilities.

Meanwhile, Southampton, led by new manager Ivan Juric, are at the bottom of the Premier League. Juric’s debut ended in a narrow 1-0 loss to West Ham, but the team’s performance showed signs of promise. Despite this, Southampton’s meager six points this season underscore the monumental task Juric faces in turning their fortunes around.

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Southampton
  • Date: December 29, 2024
  • Kick-Off Time (Nepal): 8:45 PM
  • Venue: Selhurst Park, London

Team News

Crystal Palace:

  • Unavailable: Marc Guehi (suspension), Adam Wharton, Chadi Riad, Matheus Franca (injuries)
  • Expected Lineup: Henderson; Chalobah, Lacroix, Richards; Munoz, Lerma, Doucoure, Mitchell; Eze, Sarr; Mateta

Southampton:

  • Unavailable: Gavin Bazunu, Juan Larios, Ross Stewart, Will Smallbone (injuries)
  • Expected Lineup: Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Stephens, Bednarek; Sugawara, Downes, Ugochukwu, Walker-Peters; Dibling; Archer, Onuachu

Head-to-Head Stats:

  • Last Meeting: Southampton 0-2 Crystal Palace (April 15, 2023)
  • Recent Record: Crystal Palace: 3 wins | Southampton: 1 win | Draws: 1

Current Form (Last 5 Matches):

Crystal Palace:

  • Bournemouth 0-0 Crystal Palace (26/12/24)
  • Crystal Palace 1-5 Arsenal (21/12/24)
  • Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace (18/12/24)
  • Brighton 1-3 Crystal Palace (15/12/24)
  • Crystal Palace 2-2 Man City (07/12/24)

Southampton:

  • Southampton 0-1 West Ham (26/12/24)
  • Fulham 0-0 Southampton (22/12/24)
  • Southampton 1-2 Liverpool (18/12/24)
  • Southampton 0-5 Tottenham (15/12/24)
  • Aston Villa 1-0 Southampton (07/12/24)

Prediction:

Crystal Palace’s balanced setup and recent form make them favorites against a Southampton side still adjusting to their new manager’s approach. Southampton showed a fight against West Ham but may lack the firepower to overcome Palace at Selhurst Park.

Predicted Score: Crystal Palace 2-0 Southampton

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