Crystal Palace vs Luton Prediction & Betting Tips (9 March)

Crystal Palace are currently 14th in the Premier League and have a rather comfortable lead of 8 points in the red zone. The London team must remain vigilant but seem to have what it takes to avoid an unpleasant surprise at the end of the season. Coach Roy Hodgson's health concerns pushed managers to make changes to the bench in mid-February. Under the orders of Oliver Glasner, Andre Ayew's teammates first easily dominated the relegated Burnley 3-0 before losing on the pitch of Tottenham last weekend 3-1. Back in the he elite this season, Luton Town is logically fighting not to go down.

The promoted side now occupies 18th place in the Premier League with 1 game less and 4 points behind the first non-relegation team. After a slight start, Carlton Morris' teammates fell back into a negative spiral over the last 4 days. They lost to Sheffield United 1-3, Manchester United 1-2, Liverpool 4-1 and Aston Villa last weekend 2-3. Recently eliminated from the FA Cup by Manchester City 2-6, Luton Town can focus on the home stretch of the championship.

Crystal Palace must deal with the withdrawals of executives Olise (6 goals and 3 assists in PL), Guehi (defender) and Cheick Doucouré (midfielder), the usual replacements Matheus França and Schlupp, the little-used defender Holding and the young midfielder Rak- Sakyi. Returning to the field last weekend after an injury, playmaker Eze (6 goals in PL) took the opportunity to shake the nets. He should be renewed this Saturday alongside Jordan Ayew (4 goals and 6 assists in PL), who is still uncertain this Saturday, and Mateta (4 goals and 4 assists in PL).

PSG-trained striker Odsonne Edouard (6 goals in PL) could sit on the bench again.