Southampton welcome Crystal Palace to St Mary’s Stadium on April 2, 2025, in what looks to be a lopsided Premier League showdown. While the Saints are drowning in poor form, Oliver Glasner’s revitalised Palace are soaring high and will look to keep their momentum going. Kick Off Nigeria editor Ayomide Oguntimehin analyses the form and betting angles for this crucial encounter.
Match Preview: Southampton vs Crystal Palace
Southampton head into this tie at rock bottom—both on the table and in terms of morale. They are on a five-match losing streak in the league, having conceded 16 goals during that stretch. Their defence has looked porous, while their attack has offered little in response.
Crystal Palace, in contrast, are one of the Premier League’s in-form teams. Unbeaten in their last five in all competitions, the Eagles have scored 13 goals in that run and are charging toward a potential European spot. A trip to struggling Southampton presents a perfect opportunity to further that push.
Head-to-Head: Southampton vs Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 2–1 Southampton
- Southampton 0–2 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 1–2 Southampton
- Crystal Palace 1–0 Southampton
- Southampton 1–2 Crystal Palace
Palace have won four of the last five meetings between the sides, including back-to-back victories in their last two encounters.
Recent Form: Southampton
The Saints are in complete free fall. They’ve lost five consecutive Premier League matches and have looked void of ideas at both ends of the pitch. A recent 2-1 home defeat to Wolves was preceded by heavy beatings from Liverpool, Chelsea, Brighton, and Bournemouth.
At St Mary’s, the atmosphere has soured, with fans increasingly frustrated by the club’s downward spiral. They’ve scored just three goals in their last five league matches while conceding a staggering 16.
Recent Form: Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace are flying high. They’ve won five straight games in all competitions, including emphatic wins over Aston Villa, Fulham, and Millwall. Their FA Cup run is also still alive, having breezed past Fulham 3-0 and Millwall 3-1.
Defensively, they’ve been rock solid, keeping four clean sheets in their last five. On the road, they’ve looked confident, composed, and clinical.
Player to Watch: Paul Onuachu
Despite Southampton’s struggles, Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu has been a rare spark. With his height, physicality, and aerial threat, he remains the Saints’ most potent weapon and could be key if they are to mount any form of resistance.
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Best Betting Odds
- Away Win (Crystal Palace) – 1.63 on 1xBet
Crystal Palace are heavy favourites to continue their winning streak against a Southampton side in total disarray.
