Tottenham vs Crystal Palace Betting Tips & Match Preview – Premier League Showdown
Introduction
Sunday’s all-London Premier League clash between Tottenham and Crystal Palace at The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium promises to deliver the fireworks. The hosts enter the match fresh from a midweek triumph in Europe, having secured a 2-0 win over Bodo/Glimt to book their place in the Europa League final. However, with their squad stretched and fatigue potentially setting in, Tottenham could be vulnerable against an in-form Palace side unbeaten in their last three league outings. Dive into our latest betting insights and expert tips ahead of this intriguing encounter.
Team News & Key Insights
- Tottenham: Son Heung-Min, Lucas Bergvall, and Radu Dragusin are ruled out. James Maddison is also sidelined for the remainder of the season. Squad rotation is expected following Thursday’s Europa League action.
- Crystal Palace: Cheick Doucoure and Chadi Riad remain unavailable, but the visitors are otherwise expected to field an unchanged lineup.
- Recent form – Tottenham: 2-0 win over Bodo/Glimt (08/05), 1-1 draw with West Ham (04/05), 3-1 win at Bodo/Glimt (01/05), 5-1 loss to Liverpool (27/04), 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest (21/04).
- Recent form – Crystal Palace: 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest (05/05), 3-0 win over Aston Villa in FA Cup (26/04), 2-2 draw with Arsenal (23/04), 0-0 draw with Bournemouth (19/04), 5-0 loss to Newcastle (16/04).
- Head-to-Head: Tottenham won five of the last six meetings between the sides. However, Crystal Palace defeated Spurs 1-0 in October.
- Goals Galore: Spurs’ home matches this season have averaged 3.71 goals per game, while Palace have scored two goals in six of their last eight away league matches.
- Discipline: Their previous encounter saw eight players booked.
- Hot Form: Palace’s Eberechi Eze has scored four goals in his last six appearances.
Betting Odds & Predictions
Despite home advantage and a recent European success, Tottenham enter this fixture as marginal underdogs with odds of 2.63 (38.1%) for a win. Crystal Palace are slightly shorter at 2.50 (40%) and could take advantage of a rotated Spurs lineup. A draw, which has been the result in Palace’s last three league games, is priced at 3.60 (27.8%).
Given Tottenham’s high-scoring home form and Palace’s impressive away goal return, a share of the spoils in a goal-laden affair could be the smart bet. Our prediction? A thrilling 2-2 draw, echoing Palace’s recent attacking prowess and Spurs’ shaky domestic form.
Expert Betting Tips
- Over 2.5 goals – Spurs’ home games average 3.71 goals. 1.85
- Both Teams to Score – Palace have scored in six of their last eight road trips. 1.72
- Correct Score 2-2 – Matches the predicted result and recent scoring trends. 13.00
- Eberechi Eze to Score Anytime – 4 goals in last 6 games. 3.50
- Draw – Each of Palace’s last three league games ended level. 3.60
Final Prediction & Verdict
This clash has all the ingredients for an open and entertaining contest. Tottenham may be buoyed by their Europa League progress, but the toll of fixture congestion and player absences could level the playing field. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are enjoying a quietly confident run and look capable of troubling any side on their day – particularly when Eze is in sparkling form.
Spurs have dominated this fixture historically, but with key figures missing and a rotated lineup likely, their edge could be diminished. Palace’s improved away resilience and attacking consistency make them a formidable opponent here. Expect goals at both ends and a see-saw match that ends in a hard-fought draw. Our final bet recommendation? Back Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals for added value, as this London derby looks destined to deliver drama.
