Match preview
Palace was outside the fight for a European place at one point in the final third of last season, only to deterioration alarming to see out of the campaign.
Roy Hodgson's men finished with seven consecutive losses before holding Tottenham Hotspur to a 1-1 draw on the final day.
The Eagles failed to score in six of seven defeats, explaining exactly where their biggest problem came last season - in the attack.
Indeed, just relegated Norwich City (26) scored fewer than 31 castles in 2019-29 - Jordan Ayew on scoring for Palace with nine points.
Hodgson will hope that he has completed the scoring with addition problems Eberechi Eze, Nathan Ferguson and Michy Batshuayi, the latter joined on a season-long loan.
Batshuayi impressed during a half-season spell with Palace in 2018-19, scoring six times in 13 appearances, and will be looking to hit the ground running this weekend.
The palace has a poor record in the Premier League encounter with Southampton, however, only won three of their 22 games and missed the last three at home.
The Saints will enter this match with some confidence, too, after ending the 2019-20 season which extends in a good run of form.
Ralph costs Hasenhuttl beat Bournemouth and Sheffield United in their last two games, so seven games without defeat to conclude the campaign.
After a shaky start to their first campaign under the 'Alpine Klopp', Southampton went from strength to strength and will be looking to break the top 10 this time.
As the opening round of their opponents, the South Coast have also strengthened this summer by bringing in Kyle Walker-Peters permanently and Mohammed Salisu of Real Valladolid, although midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg do departed for Tottenham.
The lack of action since their last league outing on July 26 might say this weekend, though, while the palace have played four friendly matches during the shortened pre-season.
After beating Oxford United, Charlton Athletic and Millwall without conceding, Eagles drew 1-1 with Brondby last week in their final run-out before the tough opening test this.
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Roy Hodgson will consider whether to release new signing Eberechi Yeh as he recovers from a groin injury. Michy Batshuayi is possible to go directly to the team after completing a loan switch from Chelsea.
Palace still missing injured defender Mamadou Sakho, Gary Cahill and James Tomkins, so cheikhou kouyaté set to start alongside Scott Dann at center back.
Nathan Ferguson's new signing is still recovering from a knee injury he suffered at West Brom last season, Patrick van Aanholt lost and Christian Benteke and Connor Wickham has also been ruled out. Youngster Tyrick Mitchell is set to start at left back.
Crystal Palace vs Southampton: Predictions
Roy Hodgson's men are on the run of eight games without a win, the seven fixtures have ended losses. In this process, they have conceded two or more goals in six of the eight match-ups, while failing to score the same number of games.
Occur, all through last season, the team can secure victory at home only against relegation-battlers exclusive.
On the other hand, their opposite numbers in the seven-match unbeaten run, and run it even includes the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Everton etc. Go, they are also on the run unbeaten on the road in their past five games.
In addition, they also have a magnificent h2h record against these rivals, and especially in recent years in this place.
In addition, after a spectacular season Danny Ings has had, he is determined to lead his team to glory this time.
By looking at things, hoping Southampton became the better team on the field this Saturday.
Recommended Tips
Draw No Bet: Southampton @ 1.70 (7/10)
Southampton to Win Either Half @ 1.75 (3/4).
