Eagles Can Startle Saints

Crystal Palace shouldn’t be as long as 17/4 (Bet365) against many sides right now, let alone against mid-table opponents in patchy form.

The Eagles stunned the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and Sam Allardyce will be demanding the same high levels from his players with the threat of relegation remaining.

But even if you don’t focus on short-term form, Palace, like last season, are often at their best on the road. In 2016-17 they rank 7th in the away table.

In contrast, the Saints are a lowly 15th in the home table and have only managed one triumph in their last five top flight clashes at St Mary’s Stadium.

Their tally of 14 home league goals scored is the second worst behind Boro and with Gabbiadini still likely to be out, this is another great chance for Big Sam’s boys.