Football Result

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Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

In a tightly contested English Premier League match at St. Mary's Stadium on April 2, 2025, Southampton and Crystal Palace played to a 1-1 draw. Southampton, struggling in recent form, took the lead in the 20th minute through Paul Onuachu. Crystal Palace, who were in much better form coming into the game, dominated possession with 56.8% but struggled to break down Southampton's defense until the dying moments of the match. Matheus França scored a late equalizer in the 92nd minute to snatch a point for the visitors.
The game saw both teams employing a 3-4-2-1 formation. Southampton had 8 total shots, with only 2 on target, while Crystal Palace managed 9 shots, with 3 on target. Southampton committed more fouls, with 14 compared to Crystal Palace's 9, resulting in 2 yellow cards for the home side and 1 for the away side. Goalkeepers made a combined total of 3 saves.
The AI pre-game prediction favored Crystal Palace to win, with a 52.9% probability, and did not expect a balanced game. However, the actual result was a draw, demonstrating the unpredictability of football. Prior to this game, Southampton had lost their previous five matches in the English Premier League and were clearly struggling. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, had won their last five games across all competitions, including the English FA Cup. This contrast in form made the draw a somewhat surprising outcome, although the team rates showed Crystal Palace was the stronger team, and the draw probability was at 23.5% before the game.
Looking at previous head-to-head encounters, Crystal Palace won the most recent match, 2-1, back in December 2024. The draw breaks Southampton's losing streak, but they still face an uphill battle in their next game against Tottenham Hotspur, a team with a significantly higher team rate. Crystal Palace will host Brighton & Hove Albion in their next match, aiming to continue their strong form.

On April 2nd, 2025, Southampton will face Crystal Palace at St. Mary's Stadium in a highly anticipated English Premier League clash. AI is predicting a Crystal Palace victory, assigning them a 52.9% win probability compared to Southampton's 23.7%. The draw probability stands at 23.5%. Southampton's recent form has been poor, with a string of defeats highlighting their struggles. In contrast, Crystal Palace has been on a winning streak, boosted by the stellar performances of young midfielder Eberechi Eze, whose playmaking abilities have been key to their success. Crystal Palace also count on their striker, Jean-Philippe Mateta, always ready to convert chances into goals. The AI's prediction takes into account Southampton's weak team rate of 0.41 versus Crystal Palace's stronger 0.688. Head-to-head records also favor Crystal Palace, who have won the last two encounters. Southampton will need to overcome recent history and their own form to upset the AI's prediction and secure a valuable home win.

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