Crystal Palace vs Tottenham: can either side end their winless run?
On Sunday, December 28, we will witness a Matchday 18 fixture in the English Premier League, as Crystal Palace take on Tottenham. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:30 CET, and here is a betting pick for this clash.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham: match facts and H2H
- Crystal Palace are winless in four consecutive matches: three defeats and one draw.
- Tottenham have lost their last two matches.
- Crystal Palace have failed to keep a clean sheet in four straight games.
- In away fixtures, Tottenham have gone five matches without a win: four losses and one draw.
- At home, Crystal Palace have not won in four matches: two draws and two defeats.
- Only 10% of Crystal Palace’s defeats this season have been without scoring, compared to 16% for Tottenham.
- Tottenham have kept a clean sheet in 36% of their matches this season, while Crystal Palace have done so in 25%.
- Crystal Palace boast the fifth-best defence in the league, with 19 goals conceded.
- Crystal Palace defeated Tottenham 2–0 in their most recent head-to-head meeting.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham: match preview
Crystal Palace are currently close to the European qualification zone, but their recent results have been far from convincing. Not long ago, they were sitting fifth, but have since dropped several places to eighth. The Eagles now have 26 points after 17 rounds and trail fifth place by three points. Although they have not won in their last four matches, two of those games were outside the Premier League. In their most recent outing, Crystal Palace lost to Arsenal in the EFL Cup quarter-final.
Tottenham made a strong start to the season, but their current form has dipped noticeably. Spurs are now 14th in the table with 22 points after 17 matches. Yes, the table is tight and Tottenham are seven points adrift of fifth place, but they have lost their last two games: a 1–2 defeat to Liverpool and a heavy 0–3 loss to Nottingham Forest. They are also winless in five consecutive away matches. Tottenham did not play midweek, giving them more time to recover and prepare than Crystal Palace.
Probable line-ups
- Crystal Palace: Henderson; Canvot, Lacroix, Guehi; Clyne, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Pino, Devenny; Mateta
- Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence; Gray, Bentancur; Kudus, Bergvall, Kolo Muani; Richarlison
Prediction
A highly interesting and intriguing match awaits. Both teams have shown quality football at times during this campaign. I expect a goal-filled contest between Crystal Palace and Tottenham. The recommended bet is over 2.5 total goals.
