Buoyed by back-to-back wins, Tottenham will host a Crystal Palace side led by a manager under immense pressure following a dire start to their Premier League campaign.
Match News and Current Form
Following lengthy periods of underperformance, Tottenham dragged themselves away from the relegation zone with crucial victories against Coventry (3-1 home) and Chelsea (2-0 away) to provide some much-needed relief. Spurs had only won three of their 26 Premier League matches prior to that success at Coventry (D10, L13), but could now register three consecutive league victories for the first time since February 2025. Roberto De Zerbi is unbeaten in his four Premier League H2Hs with Palace to date (W2, D2) and will be hoping that personal record aids his side as they chase back-to-back home league wins for the first time since November 2024.
Palace boss Pierre Sage is already potentially facing the axe with his side starting the round just one point above the relegation zone. The Eagles were beaten 2-0 at home by Newcastle last weekend and have just seven points to their name (W2, D1, L5), with two of their five Premier League defeats coming on the road (W1, D1). Palace have conceded a league-high 19 goals this term, with that being the most conceded by any Eagles side at this stage of a top-flight season since 1980. More than half (14) of the 24 teams to have conceded 19+ goals after eight games in a Premier League season went on to be relegated, but a midweek EFL Cup win over Fulham (1-0) could be a sign of better things to come.
Head-to-Head History
Tottenham had won nine successive home Premier League H2Hs before losing each of the last two, with Palace winning three of the pair’s last four meetings overall (L1).
Hot Stats and Streaks
Tottenham have registered over 14.5 shots in six of their last nine competitive matches.
Tottenham took the most corners in the Premier League across the first eight rounds (52).
Only two of Palace’s last seven league away games saw both teams score.
Eleven of Palace’s last 14 league matches produced over 2.5 goals.
Key Players to Watch and Missing Players
Tottenham defender Andy Robertson has lost only two of his 18 Premier League H2Hs against Palace (W12, D4), accumulating eight assists. Palace midfielder Jefferson Lerma has received seven yellow cards in 11 career H2Hs against Spurs, with five of those cautions coming in the second half.
Tottenham expect Tosin Adarabioyo and Lucas Bergvall to return, but will be without James Maddison and Rodrigo Bentancur. Palace will carry out late checks on forwards Jørgen Strand Larsen and Ismaïla Sarr.
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Betting Analysis
The visitors appear to be in disarray, so if the in-form hosts can take advantage, Tottenham to score 2+ goals looks appealing.
Author: Ben Olawumi