Southampton’s survival prospects looked bleak after they were beaten at home by West Ham but two impressive away wins on the bounce have changed all that and victory over Crystal Palace could move Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side toward the middle of the pack. Top scorer Danny Ings is likely to be recalled, with teenager Michael Obafemi staking a claim to retain his place after a fantastic finish against Chelsea. That win means Southampton have twice as many away points (14) as they have earned at St Mary’s (seven). That statistic will need to change if Southampton are to stay clear of the relegation battle. Niall McVeigh
Saturday 3pm
Venue St Mary’s Stadium
Last season Southampton 1 Crystal Palace 1
Referee Andy Madley
This season G4 Y13 R0 3.25 cards/game
Odds H Evens A 3-1 D 3-1
SOUTHAMPTON
Subs from Gunn, Lewis, Yoshida, Danso, Adams, Vokins, Slattery, Boufal, Ramsay, Sims, McQueen, Højbjerg, Vestergaard
Doubtful None
Injured Djenepo (hamstring, 1 Jan), Long (knee, 1 Jan), Valery (ill , Jan)
Suspended None
Discipline Y23 R2
Form WWLLWW
Leading scorer Ings 11
CRYSTAL PALACE
Subs from Henderson, Hennessey, Camarasa, McCarthy, Dreher, Lokilo, Wickham
Doubtful None
Injured Cahill (knee), Ward (knee, both 2 Jan), Schlupp (groin), Townsend (groin, both Feb), Benteke (knock), Dann (calf, both unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y30 R1
Form WWDDLW
Leading scorer Ayew 5
