Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur Predictions

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur predictions, betting tips and match previews for this Premier League clash at Selhurst Park. Tottenham Hotspur, chasing their second London derby win in two weeks, face struggling Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in Sunday’s Premier League match. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Premier League | Oct 27, 2024 at 2:00pm UK at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur Predictions

Will Tottenham’s Firepower Be Too Much for Palace’s Defence?

• Tottenham’s Dominance in Shots: Spurs are averaging 18.1 shots per game this season, the second-highest in the Premier League, behind only Manchester City. Crystal Palace’s defenders will need to be on high alert throughout the 90 minutes.
• Palace’s Struggles in Attack: Crystal Palace have only scored two goals in their four home matches this season, the lowest home tally in the Premier League. Their lack of cutting edge could once again be their downfall.
• Brennan Johnson’s Away Form: The Welsh winger has scored in each of Tottenham’s last four away matches in all competitions. Johnson’s pace and finishing make him a dangerous weapon for Spurs on the break.

Our Tips

As we edge towards another pulsating Premier League weekend, all eyes will be on Selhurst Park this Sunday as Crystal Palace welcome Tottenham Hotspur for a hotly contested London derby. Both sides approach this encounter in contrasting form, with Palace languishing near the foot of the table, yet to taste victory, while Spurs have rediscovered their attacking spark and sit within striking distance of the top four.

For Palace, it’s a tale of missed opportunities and blunt attacking performances. Their latest disappointment came in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, and with just two home goals all season, the lack of firepower is becoming a significant concern. Meanwhile, Tottenham continue to impress under Ange Postecoglou’s free-flowing system, boasting the second-best shooting statistics in the league and a growing confidence in the final third. But will Selhurst Park, traditionally a tricky venue for Spurs, see a different narrative unfold?

Best Bet: Tottenham to Win & Under 2.5 Goals

Given the current dynamics of both teams, the best bet for this clash has to be Tottenham to win while keeping the total goals under 2.5. Here’s why it makes the most sense: Spurs have been efficient but not overly extravagant when facing lower-tier teams like Palace. Even though they thumped West Ham 4-1 recently, they tend to be more conservative in games where control is paramount. Against a Palace side struggling to score, Tottenham will likely aim to dominate possession and break down a deep-lying defence patiently.

Tottenham’s form on the road has been erratic—winning just four of their last 17 away matches in the Premier League—but they have shown marked improvement under Postecoglou. Their ability to keep the opposition on the back foot is undeniable. Spurs are averaging over 18 shots per game and are creating 3.6 big chances per 90 minutes, a stat that should trouble Palace’s fragile defence, which has leaked 11 goals in just eight games. However, Palace are not pushovers defensively either. Despite their poor results, they’ve been relatively solid at the back, conceding only 1.4 goals per game on average.

Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are not exactly offering much resistance in attack. Their toothless approach in front of goal was painfully evident in the Nottingham Forest game, where they failed to capitalise on a weakened opposition. With just five goals from eight matches, Glasner’s men are heavily reliant on moments of individual brilliance from players like Eberechi Eze. But even Eze, who remains their creative spark, hasn’t found his form this season, having scored just once.

Spurs’ defence has been far from watertight but has managed two clean sheets this season. The combination of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven is growing in strength, and it’s hard to see how a goal-shy Palace will find a way through. Therefore, backing Tottenham to win in a low-scoring affair seems the most rational bet here. A 1-0 or 2-0 win feels on the cards given Tottenham’s propensity to control matches but not always run up the score.

“Palace’s lack of punch in the final third, coupled with Spurs’ growing confidence in attack, makes a Tottenham win feel inevitable, but it won’t be a goal-fest.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert Graham Hartshorn.

Correct Score Prediction: Crystal Palace 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur

For the correct score prediction, a 2-0 victory for Tottenham fits seamlessly with the narrative of the game. Tottenham’s attacking prowess, boasting 18 goals already this season, suggests they should find the net a couple of times at least. Brennan Johnson, who has been a revelation in away fixtures, could well be on the scoresheet again, and James Maddison’s creativity will be key in unlocking Palace’s defence.

Crystal Palace, on the other hand, have struggled all season to create meaningful chances, particularly at home. They are averaging just 0.6 goals per game in the league, and with key injuries in midfield and attack, including the absence of Matheus Franca and Cheick Doucoure, it’s hard to see them breaching Spurs’ rearguard. The two-goal margin also aligns with Tottenham’s usual cautiousness away from home, where they prefer to control games rather than go all-out attack.

If anything, Palace’s best chance of a goal might come from a set-piece or an error from Spurs, but even that seems like a stretch given their recent bluntness in front of goal. The Eagles’ wait for a first league win will likely continue, and the pressure on Oliver Glasner will intensify.

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