Crystal Palace visit the Boleyn Ground for the last ever time on Saturday.
On paper we should be preparing for another three points at home and moving a step closer to an incredible top four finish, but we all know it doesn’t quite work like that.
However, there are a number of factors surrounding today’s game that point in our favour. Here are just a few…
So that last stat is the one that caught my eye the most. We all know how deadly Dimitri Payet is at free-kicks and he’s proved against Man United and Russia (for France) that range/distance doesn’t put him off – he’ll hit them from anywhere and still find the back of the net. Hopefully we can play to Palace’s ill-discipline and force a few of these situations on Saturday.
Elsewhere, the below infographics provided by KickOff, who offer a range of football betting tips and predictions, further back up our chances of victory.
Our recent meetings against Palace at home have seen a mixed bag of results…
And if you’re betting on the match then make sure you consult the infographic below first. According to KickOff, we have a 63% chance of winning, with the most likely scoreline being 1-0.
Additionally, if you enjoy the Both Teams To Score market then you’d probably be better off avoiding this one – KickOff give this fixture a 45% chance of both teams scoring.
And finally, if you love a first goal scorer bet then look to our midfielders for inspiration – 32% of our opening goals this season have come from midfield. No surprise there.
For more in-depth stats ahead of Saturday’s clash with Palace visit KickOff’s match centre, where you can find all kinds of football betting tips and predictions.