Sunday Showdown: Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace and Tottenham Clash Preview: Anticipated Showdown, Forecasted Outcomes, and Optimal Wagers
Gear up for the thrilling clash between Tottenham and Crystal Palace this weekend. The hosts, Crystal Palace, are yet to taste victory this season and have suffered three consecutive losses, while Tottenham has been on a winning streak, triumphing in six of their last seven matches across all competitions.
The Palace Dilemma
Crystal Palace, who ended their last seven Premier League matches with a win, are finding the going tough this season. After a nail-biting 2-1 loss at Brentford, they succumbed to a 2-0 home defeat to West Ham. A 1-1 draw at Chelsea was followed by a 2-2 home draw against Leicester after being 2-0 up. Despite having more shots, Palace lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest, a game which the visitors clearly dominated.
Spurs on a Roll
Tottenham, on the other hand, has been unstoppable, winning seven of their last eight matches. They recorded a 3-1 home win against Brentford, followed by a 3-0 home win over Qarabag despite playing for 83 minutes with ten men. An impressive 3-0 away win at Man Utd included a 4.59 xG and nine big chances created. However, they suffered a 3-2 defeat at Brighton, collapsing after a 2-0 half-time lead. Last weekend, four goals in 25 minutes saw Tottenham beat West Ham 4-1, followed by a 1-0 home win over AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.
Team News and Motivation
Crystal Palace
Coach Oliver Glasner is without Chadi Riad, Rob Holding, and Chris Richards in defense, so Trevoh Chalobah could start again. Cheick Doucoure is nearing a return from injury, but this match may come too soon. In attack, Matheus Franca is unavailable. Glasner will need to decide whether to recall Jean-Philippe Mateta and partner him with Eddie Nketiah or to bench Nketiah. This Palace team is desperate for points and would likely be content with a draw to build on.
Tottenham
Heung-Min Son is doubtful for this match due to muscle fatigue but is expected to start. Djed Spence is the only other injury concern. Spurs rotated their squad significantly, with only Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, and Rodrigo Bentancur expected to play again in this match. Ange Postecoglou's side is expected to be fresh and determined to secure all three points. They won't settle for a draw at any stage. If Palace sits back, Tottenham might face challenges in breaking them down.
Key Stats
Though Crystal Palace could potentially cause some problems for Spurs, the visitors should have enough quality to secure the three points.
- Tottenham Wins: 19 out of 31 matches vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League2.
- Tottenham Home Wins: 9 consecutive home wins vs Crystal Palace1.
- Current Position: Tottenham - 16th in the Premier League, Crystal Palace - 12th in the Premier League1.
Betting Tips
Though Palace might cause some problems, the superior form and historical advantage of Tottenham suggest a win for the visitors.
- Best Bet: Tottenham win at 1.80.
- Value Bet: Tottenham win and Over 2.5 goals at 2.45.
- Goalscorer Tip: Brennan Johnson to score anytime at 2.90.
- This weekend, the clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace in the Premier League promises to be a captivating spectacle, as both teams prepare for their encounter.
- Crystal Palace, despite ending their last seven Premier League matches with a win, are struggling this season, having lost three consecutive games and drawing two more.
- In contrast, Tottenham Hotspur has been on a winning streak, triumphing in six of their last seven matches across various sports leagues, including the European-leagues and the Premier League.
- With Heung-Min Son expected to play despite muscle fatigue, Tottenham appears to have the upper hand, returning from a 1-0 home win over AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League last weekend.
- As the game unfolds, football enthusiasts and betters might find value in the odds for a Tottenham win at 1.80, or a combination of a Tottenham win and Over 2.5 goals at 2.45.
- If the current form and historical advantage are anything to go by, fans of footy_analysis may predict a stalemate to be a long shot, given Tottenham's 19 wins out of 31 matches against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
