Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Preview

• Tottenham to win
• Tottenham to keep clean sheet

Crystal Palace’s season has gone from bad to worse as they enter their ninth match without a win, following a 1-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.

This marks their worst start to a top-flight campaign since the Premier League’s inception in 1992/93, a season that ultimately ended in relegation.

Head coach Oliver Glasner’s position is under increasing scrutiny, and with a crucial November international break approaching, he faces mounting pressure to turn things around quickly.

With morale low, both on and off the pitch, Glasner has acknowledged the lack of confidence within the squad and issues with tactical cohesion.

Despite these challenges, a home win against one of their toughest opponents could provide the needed boost. However, their recent record against Tottenham paints a difficult picture, as Palace have lost 15 of the last 18 league encounters (W1, D2).

Additionally, they’ve struggled to score, managing just one goal in their last four home matches this season.

Tottenham’s Form and Key Strengths

Tottenham, on the other hand, have found momentum, especially since their early season defeat to Arsenal.

Ange Postecoglou’s side has responded emphatically, netting 12 goals across their last four Premier League outings and winning three of those games by multiple goals.

Fresh off a 1-0 victory against AZ Alkmaar in Europe, Tottenham will be looking to extend their domestic success, particularly against another London rival.

Historically, Spurs boast a 63% win rate against Palace in the Premier League era, their best against any London team. Yet their away form remains inconsistent, with just three wins from their last 14 Premier League away fixtures since Boxing Day.

Despite these struggles on the road, Tottenham’s form coming into this game suggests they’re well-equipped to exploit Palace’s vulnerabilities.

Key Battles and Players to Watch

Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace): Palace’s last goal against Spurs was from Eze, who has contributed to five goals across all competitions this season (G3, A2). His creative prowess will be key if Palace hopes to breach the Spurs defence.

James Maddison (Tottenham): In line to make his 200th Premier League appearance, Maddison is just one goal away from his 50th in the league. Given his recent goal-scoring form, including a strike against Brighton in Tottenham’s last away match, he will look to add to his tally.

Prediction

Crystal Palace’s goal-scoring struggles and Tottenham’s recent scoring spree make Spurs the clear favourites. Given Palace’s poor home record and Tottenham’s historical dominance in this fixture, the visitors are likely to come away with the points.

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