20th Mar 2015 | Premier League
The Return of Fortress Britannia
Stoke have lost only 3 of their last 12 home games in the league whilst shot-shy Palace struggle on their travels.
Crystal Palace have eased their way to safety under Alan Pardew but the bookmakers have got carried away with their price this weekend.
Stoke are odds-against to win at the Britannia and that looks a steal.
It has been a season of consolidation for Mark Hughes and his men but don’t expect any let up in their performance levels.
Unusually, Stoke started the season with back-to-back home defeats in the league however in the subsequent 12 matches, they have lost only three and won seven.
Crystal Palace have enjoyed good away wins at Burnley and West Ham but don’t be swayed by the results. Palace have out-shot their opponents in only 3 of their 15 away games.
The Eagles struggle to create chances away from home, they are 15th in shots per game on their travels and they’ve drawn 5 blanks in their last 8 matches.
When you consider the relative merits of both teams the 5/4 (BetVictor) on a Stoke win looks massive.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 15:39 20th Mar, 2015 but subject to change
