The Liberty Stadium plays host to a classic relegation six-pointer on Saturday as Swansea face Crystal Palace with both sides desperate to pull away from the relegation picture. The Swans are currently propping up the table following a run of 1 win in their last 10 games in all competitions. Roy Hodsgon has engineered a path for Crystal Palace up the table towards safety – however the job is far from done yet.
English Premier League – Swansea City vs Crystal Palace – Liberty Stadium, Saturday 23rd December 2017, Kick-off: 15.00 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 21/10 at Betway |
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Swansea City
Crystal PalaceSwansea City
The Swans are rooted to the bottom of the table and need inspiration in their fight against the drop. Paul Clement’s side have only managed 9 goals from their opening 17 games and look to be sliding towards the Championship. With 12 points registered from 17 games, they currently sit 3 points from safety although they do have a game in hand against Everton on the horizon. Wilfried Bony has scored 2 goals in his last 3 Swansea games and is always a threat with his power and strength.
Crystal Palace
The Eagles are soaring up the Premier League table and their disastrous opening 8 games are being wuickly forgotten about. They now sit 14th – 2 points clear of the drop zone and Roy Hodgson’s men are now unbeaten in their last 7 Premier League matches. Christian Benteke notched his first goal of the season against Leciester and looks to be returning to form at the right time for Palace.
Swansea City vs Crystal Palace – Head to Head
Swansea hold a dominant 13:5 lead in the head to head showdown between the sides with another 10 games finishing as draws. The pair met on the third weekend of the season with Swansea grabbing the points at Selhurst Park with a 2-0 win thanks to goals from Tammy Abraham and Jordan Ayew.
Swansea City vs Crystal Palace: Odds and Predictions
Swansea have struggled for goals but look dangerous at home – particularly with Bony back in good form.
Both teams to score – YES – is the wise move at 1/1 with Coral.
Christian Benteke looks to have the bit between his teeth currently and is always a danger for opposition defences.
Christian Benteke to score anytime is great value at 7/4 with Paddy Power.
Swansea will look to keep things tight whilst Palace will play free-flowing counter attacking football.
Under 2.5 goals in the game looks a great shout at 4/7 with Ladbrokes.
Palace have been in good nick and will fancy their chances of coming to Swansea and compounding their misery.
Crystal Palace to win the game is worth a punt at 29/20 with Coral.
Score Prediction
Swansea City 1 – 2 Crystal Palace – 10/1 with Bet 365.
Top Betting Tip: Swansea City vs Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have been in fine form and should keep their run going against a struggling Swansea side. Crystal Palace to win the match and both teams to score looks great value at 5/1 with Betfair.