Crystal Palace vs Southampton prediction 29.12.2024 | EPL

• Competition: Premier League
• Date: Sunday, 29th December, 2024
• Kickoff: 15:00 UK / 16:00 CET
• Venue: Selhurst Park (London)

Crystal Palace were one of the stable teams in recent Premier League seasons, pretty much regularly finishing around the middle of the table. This season, the Eagles had a terrible start to the season and, because of it, found themselves in a tough position. Now, they are in 16th with 17 points from 18 matches - three points away from the danger zone. Still, we believe they are better than this and should soon move away from the danger soon.

Southampton are only trying to survive this season after their promotion last year. Yet, their season isn't going according to plan, as they are the last-placed team with only six points from 18 matches. The Saints are already nine points away from the safe zone, and even though there is still a lot of football to be played, there are very few things to be optimistic about. However, lately, they changed the coach, and maybe that will be the momentum changer.

Crystal Palace vs Southampton pick: Under 2.5 goals

These teams are among the best teams for this team in the Premier League for this bet, with 56% of their games finished with fewer than three goals. Only Arsenal and Everton had more games under 2.5 goals in the PL.

Crystal Palace scored only 18 goals in 18 rounds this season - 1.0 per game. Meanwhile, Southampton are even worse, with only 0.61 per game. And in recent games, the Saints are only doing worse, considering they scored one goal in the last five matches! So, even scoring a goal at this moment looks challenging.

Considering all the above, we believe that an under 2.5 goals bet should be the safest option for this Premier League tie.