On Tuesday night, Premier League strugglers Southampton and Crystal Palace meet at St Marys Stadium, as both teams look to move away from the relegation zone.
Southampton’s recent form has not been great in the Premier League. The Saints are currently 13th in the top-flight table, just two points clear of the relegation zone. A winless run of eight games in the top-flight has led to the Saints perilous position.
However, Mauricio Pellegrino’s side did manage a creditable goalless draw at Manchester United last time out, which may just lift confidence at the south coast club.
Southampton’s recent home games in the Premier League have been low scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in five of their last seven league outings.
The Saints recent home record in the top-flight is also a mixed one. However, they have won just one of their last five league games on home soil. Both teams have scored in their last four home games in the top-flight, which is a record that could continue against the Eagles.
Crystal Palace are 17th in the Premier League table following a mixed run of form in the top-flight. The Eagles have not won in their last three league games, which means Roy Hodgson’s side are just a point above the relegation zone.
However, last time out the visitors ended league leaders Manchester City’s 19 game-winning run in the league. The Eagles missed a chance to win the game in stoppage-time, though, as Luka Milivojevic saw a penalty kick saved by City goalkeeper Ederson.
Palace’s recent record on their travels is not great in the Premier League. Although the visitors are unbeaten in four games on the road, they have won just once in their last 12 away outings.
With not much to choose between these two teams, it is unsurprising that Forebet predicts that this game will end all square.