Southampton hope Matt Targett recovers from a knee injury to be fit to face Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
The defender was substituted during the win over Everton last time out but has made a swift recovery and is expected to be available when the Eagles visit St Mary's.
Recent wins over Everton and Leicester have lifted Saints into 15th place; three points above the bottom three.
In fact, 59% of Southampton’s 22 points this term have come since the arrival of the Austrian manager. His record currently stands at four wins, one draw and three defeats.
Saints won eight of their ten top-flight games with Crystal Palace at St. Mary’s although, they did suffer a defeat in this exact fixture last season.
Despite a recent slump in results, Palace do possess their own strengths. Roy Hodgson’s side currently average 1.4 goals a game away from home in the league – that is the 8th highest figure in the division.
What’s more, the Eagles have certainly not been goal shy when it comes to their recent travels. Palace have scored a total of ten goals in their last four away games.
Despite a frighteningly good away record, Palace are as big in the betting as 5/1. A price like that cannot be ignored and therefore, this is the recommendation in this game.
Looking at the goal scorers, the situation becomes less clear cut. Charlie Austin is one of the favourites to score anytime in this game at 7/4. However, the striker hasn’t scored a goal against Palace in five games.
Wilfried Zaha, meanwhile, has scored three league goals this season – all three away from home. The forward is 11/5 to score anytime.
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Southampton v Crystal Palace
Bet365 Crystal Palace to win – 5/1
Southampton hope Matt Targett recovers from a knee injury to be fit to face Crystal Palace on Wednesday.
The defender was substituted during the win over Everton last time out but has made a swift recovery and is expected to be available when the Eagles visit St Mary's.
Recent wins over Everton and Leicester have lifted Saints into 15th place; three points above the bottom three.
In fact, 59% of Southampton’s 22 points this term have come since the arrival of the Austrian manager. His record currently stands at four wins, one draw and three defeats.
Saints won eight of their ten top-flight games with Crystal Palace at St. Mary’s although, they did suffer a defeat in this exact fixture last season.
Despite a recent slump in results, Palace do possess their own strengths. Roy Hodgson’s side currently average 1.4 goals a game away from home in the league – that is the 8th highest figure in the division.
What’s more, the Eagles have certainly not been goal shy when it comes to their recent travels. Palace have scored a total of ten goals in their last four away games.
Despite a frighteningly good away record, Palace are as big in the betting as 5/1. A price like that cannot be ignored and therefore, this is the recommendation in this game.
Looking at the goal scorers, the situation becomes less clear cut. Charlie Austin is one of the favourites to score anytime in this game at 7/4. However, the striker hasn’t scored a goal against Palace in five games.
Wilfried Zaha, meanwhile, has scored three league goals this season – all three away from home. The forward is 11/5 to score anytime.
Top Tip
Crystal Palace to win – 5/1 Bet365
Head to Head Comparison
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