Palace look value for rare victory at Stoke

Premier League
3pm Saturday

Crystal Palace find it easier to play away from home and look value to topple Stoke at the bet365 Stadium.

Mark Hughes is keen for the Potters to stay engaged in the battle for a top-eight finish but he may find it hard to motivate the players, who must sense they are headed for an uneventful finish to the season.

Palace have no such luxury but they played with a lot a determination and quality to win 2-0 at Bournemouth and can do something similar in the Potteries.

Recommendation
Crystal Palace
1pt 3-1 Betfred

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Key stat
Stoke have won just one of their last six home fixtures

Team news
Stoke Xherdan Shaqiri (calf) and Glen Johnson (Achilles) are on an injured list which includes Jonathan Walters, Geoff Cameron (both knee), Jack Butland (ankle) and Stephen Ireland (broken leg). Ramadan Sobhi is in contention after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Crystal Palace Jeffrey Schlupp (hamstring) could be available for Palace but Scott Dann has picked up a knock and misses out.