Premier League Saturday 3pm kick-offs: tips, odds & betting previews

Crystal Palace v Everton

Everton remain in the hunt for Europa League qualification but they have the worst away record among the top-half teams and may have to settle for a point at Selhurst Park.

It was hard to judge the Toffees on the basis of last Sunday's 4-0 triumph at home to an uninterested Manchester United side.

In their previous game, it was Everton who had looked demotivated when losing 1-0 at Fulham.

Palace usually give their all but they still rely too much on Wilfried Zaha and have scored just 14 home goals this season.

Recommendation
Draw
1pt 5-2 bet365, Betfair

Team news
Crystal Palace
Injured trio Jeffrey Schlupp, Mamadou Sakho and James Tomkins are ruled out for the rest of the season.

Everton
Richarlison (rib) and Theo Walcott (illness) are doubts and Andre Gomes is suspended but Lucas Digne and Yerry Mina have been passed fit.

Key stat
Everton are unbeaten in their last eight matches against Crystal Palace.

Fulham v Cardiff

Cardiff need a couple more wins to have a serious chance of staying up and will be going all out for three points against relegated Fulham at Craven Cottage.

However, Neil Warnock's side could not have chosen a worse time to take on the Cottagers.

There must be mixed feelings from Fulham supporters, whose team have only started to perform since their relegation was confirmed.

Scott Parker is getting a belated response from a talented group and can steer them to a third straight victory.

Recommendation
Fulham
3pts 7-5 general

Team news
Fulham
Tom Cairney returns after celebrating his child's birth and Alfie Mawson (knee) could feature for the first time since December.

Cardiff
Joe Ralls (hamstring) is sidelined and Harry Arter (calf) is doubtful.

Key stat
Cardiff have lost seven of their last nine fixtures.

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Premier League standings

Southampton v Bournemouth

Southampton have improved under Ralph Hasenhuttl but they are still at a mathematical risk of relegation as they prepare to take on Bournemouth at St Mary's.

Bournemouth are only four points better off and may feel slightly disappointed after failing to capitalise on their strong start to the season.

However, the Cherries have scored 49 goals, eight more than Saints, and their lively attack featuring dangerous duo David Brooks and Callum Wilson may do enough to earn them a point.

Recommendation
Draw
1pt 29-10 bet365, Betfair

Team news
Southampton
Ryan Bertrand (ankle) and Stuart Armstrong (hamstring) must be assessed after sustaining minor injuries in midweek.

Bournemouth
Junior Stanislas (hamstring) misses the rest of the season and Adam Smith, Nathaniel Clyne, Diego Rico and Charlie Daniels are sidelined.

Key stat
Southampton have kept one clean sheet in their last 13 home games.

Watford v Wolves

Gerard Deulofeu was Watford's two-goal hero at Wembley and looks a likely scorer when the Hornets take on Wolves in a key battle in the race for seventh place.

Talent has never been a problem for Deulofeu but it is only in recent times that he has shown the necessary application on a consistent basis.

He is the obvious danger to Wolves, who will be desperate to avenge their semi-final defeat.

Another tight game is on the cards and it might take a magic moment to separate the sides.

Recommendation
G Deulofeu first scorer
1pt 8-1 bet365

Team news
Watford
Troy Deeney completes a three-game ban but Jose Holebas, Tom Cleverley and Sebastian Prodl have returned to training.

Wolves
No fresh injuries have been reported since the 3-1 victory over Arsenal.

Key stat
Gerard Deulofeu has scored eight goals in his last ten appearances.

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