Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace will be buoyed by their FA Cup win at the weekend and will surely look to continue that momentum when they face off against a poor Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on Sunday.
- The Eagles have endured a slight blip in form, taking just two wins, four draws, and two defeats from their last eight league matches at home.
- Their 3-4-2-1 system, installed since Glasner’s appointment in February 2024, has seen the Eagles excel at breaking teams down with high energy from the wing-backs and quick transitions.
- In-form winger Eberechi Eze and playmaker Michael Olise have thrived in the half-spaces in this system, both providing excellent vision and dribbling skills.
Tottenham Hotspur
- Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur have been searching for an identity since the Danish coach’s appointment in June 2025.
- Richarlison has been his main outlet in front of goal this season, netting seven goals in 17 league matches, while James Maddison provides the creativity and set-piece threat.
- Destiny Udogie’s overlapping runs from full-back provide width and impetus.
- Tottenham’s away matches in the Premier League have averaged 1.88 goals for and 1.50 goals against.
Head-to-Head
- At Selhurst Park, the last five league meetings between Palace and Spurs have seen both teams average 1.0 goal per match.
- Palace have won their last two meetings with Tottenham, including a 2-0 away victory in the Premier League seven months ago.
- Palace have only conceded 10 goals in 8 home league games, underlining their defensive solidity at Selhurst Park.
Key Players
- Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored seven Premier League goals in 17 appearances - more than any other Palace player.
- Richarlison has been the main outlet for Spurs in front of goal this season.
- James Maddison provides creativity and set-piece threat for Tottenham.
- Destiny Udogie offers width with his overlapping full-back runs.
Betting Insights
- Both Teams to Score, which is listed at 2.05, looks like good value for this game.
- Given Palace’s home defensive record, the Draw No Bet option also looks appealing.
Prediction
- But their inconsistent form, which has seen them go on a two-match losing streak following a 3-0 away defeat to Nottingham Forest and a 2-1 loss to Liverpool at home in the league, suggests this will not be easy for Spurs.
- Palace’s recent FA Cup triumph should have given them a lift, but European football and rotation headaches could affect their performance.
