Crystal Palace U21 desperately need points on Monday, Oct 26 at 8:00 PM in the Premier League 2. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Crystal Palace U21 come into this fixture in mixed form (1W 1D 1L). Southampton U21, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 0L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Crystal Palace U21 head into this on the back of a defeat, while Southampton U21 arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Crystal Palace U21 and Southampton U21 have split their 3 meetings almost evenly (1W–0D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Southampton U21 won 2–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Southampton U21's quality should tell even on the road. Crystal Palace U21 will push, but the visitors have too much class. Southampton U21 to win.