Crystal Palace vs Luton Prediction and Betting Tips: Goals tipped at Selhurst Park
Luton have gained plenty of admirers for their brave brand of football this season but they need to start turning some of their impressive performances into wins as they remain four points clear of safety in the Premier League.
They take on Crystal Palace on Saturday in a clash which could have a major say in the battle to avoid the drop, with the Eagles making a decent start to life under new manager Oliver Glasner.
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Crystal Palace will be without long-term absentees Cheick Doucoure, Rob Holding, Marc Guehi, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and Michael Olise in this matchup while Jordan Ayew is a doubt with a hip injury.
Luton are experiencing something of an injury crisis at the moment, with Tom Lockyer, Marvelous Nakamba, Dan Potts, Jacob Brown, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Amari’i Bell, Mads Andersen and Elijah Adebayo all likely to be absent for this clash.
Joe Johnson and Gabriel Osho are also major doubts, drastically reducing the Hatters’ options at the back.
Crystal Palace vs Luton Predicted XIs
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Johnstone; Ward, Andersen, Richards; Munoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Eze, Ayew; Mateta
Luton (3-4-2-1): Kaminski; Hashioka, Mengi, Burke; Kabore, Barkley, Clark, Doughty; Ogbene, Chong; Morris
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Luton’s attacking style has led to them being involved in plenty of enthralling clashes this season but they may rightfully feel that they should have picked up some more points than they have.
Their 3-2 loss to Aston Villa last time out was a key example of this, as the Hatters conceded a late winner after bravely battling back from 2-0 down.
Seven of their last nine league games have gone over 3.5 goals and a repeat of that outcome looks likely against a Crystal Palace team under new management.
Goals were a major issue under Roy Hodgson but Oliver Glasner has altered the Eagles’ shape and has placed a greater emphasis on committing men forward.
They were rewarded with a 3-0 win in their first game against Burnley before leading for the majority of the match against Tottenham last time out.
Spurs eventually came back to win that one 3-1, meaning that the Eagles have now seen five of their last seven matches produce four or more goals.
With a number of injuries to Luton’s back line, over 3.5 goals looks a solid pick in this one.
Crystal Palace have relied upon a handful of attacking players to carry the load this season, with Eberechi Eze their star man when he has been fit.
The England international has six league goals in 14 starts and has been particularly impressive recently, netting four times in his last four matches, and he could add to that tally against a makeshift Luton back line.
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