The Premier League midweek action heats up as Southampton take on Crystal Palace at St Mary’s Stadium on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at 7:45 p.m. BST (2:45 p.m. ET). Southampton, scrapping to climb off the bottom, face a Palace side pushing for a top-half finish. With just hours until kick-off, we’ve got everything you need—TV and live stream details, VPN tips, team news, predicted lineups, head-to-head stats, betting odds, and trending topics. Here’s your ultimate guide to this crunch clash!
Is Southampton vs. Crystal Palace on TV? Viewing Options
UK: Yes, it’s live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, coverage starting at 7:15 p.m. BST. Stream it on Discovery+ (£30.99/month). Highlights air on BBC’s Match of the Day at 10:40 p.m. BST Wednesday.
US: Tune into USA Network at 2:45 p.m. ET; stream via NBC Sports App or Fubo ($74.99/month, free trial for new users).
Global: Fans on X mention beIN Sports (MENA), Optus Sport (Australia, $24.99/month), and SuperSport (Africa)—check local providers.
Why These Channels? TNT Sports’ 52-game Premier League deal includes this midweek slot, while USA Network fits NBC’s midweek coverage pattern.
Stream Anywhere with a VPN
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Match Preview: Saints’ Survival vs. Palace’s Push
Southampton (20th, 12 points) are in dire straits, winless in their last nine Premier League games, including a 2-0 loss to Arsenal. Ivan Juric’s side have conceded 48 goals—the league’s worst—and face a Palace team they haven’t beaten in the top flight since May 2021. Crystal Palace (12th, 39 points) are in form, unbeaten in four, with a 2-1 win over Southampton in December 2024. Oliver Glasner’s Eagles eye Europe, eight points off seventh, led by Eberechi Eze’s flair (8 goals).
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Southampton: Jan Bednarek (head) and Adam Armstrong (calf) are doubtful, while Jack Stephens (suspension) and Gavin Bazunu (Achilles) are out. Tyler Dibling (4 goals) is a bright spot. Predicted XI (3-5-2): Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Wood, Bella-Kotchap; Walker-Peters, Downes, Aribo, Fernandes, Manning; Dibling, Onuachu.
Crystal Palace: Jean-Philippe Mateta (head) is sidelined, with Eddie Nketiah stepping up (5 goals). Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad (both knee) are out for the season. Predicted XI (3-4-3): Henderson; Clyne, Lacroix, Guéhi; Muñoz, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Nketiah, Eze, Sarr.
Head-to-Head Stats: Last 5 Meetings
Palace have the edge lately:
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 29, 2024 | Crystal Palace | Southampton | 2-1 | Crystal Palace |
| Apr. 15, 2023 | Southampton | Crystal Palace | 0-2 | Crystal Palace |
| Oct. 29, 2022 | Crystal Palace | Southampton | 1-0 | Crystal Palace |
| Apr. 30, 2022 | Southampton | Crystal Palace | 1-2 | Crystal Palace |
| Dec. 15, 2021 | Crystal Palace | Southampton | 2-2 | Draw |
Note: Palace are unbeaten in five (4-1-0), scoring 9 goals to Southampton’s 4—Saints haven’t won this fixture in nearly four years.
Odds and Prediction: Palace to Prevail?
Bet365 odds: Southampton +200, Crystal Palace +135, Draw +230 (over/under 2.5 goals). Southampton’s home woes (1-2-7) clash with Palace’s attacking depth. Prediction: Southampton 1-2 Crystal Palace—Eze and Nketiah strike, Dibling replies, but Saints fall short.
Why It’s a Must-Watch
Southampton’s survival hopes hang by a thread—nine games left, they’re eight points from safety. Palace, meanwhile, could leap into the top ten with a win, keeping their European dream alive. Goals, drama, and desperation—it’s all on at St Mary’s!