Tottenham Hotspur faces Crystal Palace in an important Premier League clash as both teams look to secure crucial points. Historically, Spurs have been strong against Palace, winning 16 of their last 21 league encounters. However, recent performances suggest a shift in momentum.
Recent Form and Historical Context
Although Tottenham has a favorable record, they lost two of their last three matches against Crystal Palace. In the previous season, Palace secured a 2-0 victory at Tottenham, marking a significant win, especially considering these are the only back-to-back league wins at Spurs for Palace.
Current Standings
This match is notable as Crystal Palace currently sits above Tottenham in the league table. This marks the third consecutive meeting where Palace finds themselves ahead of Spurs, a scenario they had seen only twice in their previous 22 encounters since returning to the Premier League in 2013.
Upcoming Challenges for Tottenham
Tottenham has struggled in London derbies recently, losing six of seven matches at home. This season alone, they have faced four defeats in five home derby games, setting a record for most London derby losses at home in one league campaign.
Crystal Palace’s Performance
- Crystal Palace has performed well in away London derbies, losing only one of their last nine matches.
- Their only away loss during this period came against Arsenal in October, where they were narrowly defeated 1-0.
Matchday Statistics
The upcoming game represents the eighth Thursday match of the Premier League season. Previous Thursday games have yielded a low average of just 0.86 goals per game across multiple fixtures, indicating a trend of defensive games.
Tottenham’s Home Struggles
Tottenham has won just once in their last 13 home league games, with a notable victory over Brentford in December. Historically, this is only the second occasion where Spurs logged just one win over a stretch of 13+ home games.
Key Player Insights
Midfielder Conor Gallagher is a standout player, having scored more Premier League goals against Crystal Palace than any other opponent. During his loan at the Eagles, he scored eight goals, trailing only Wilfried Zaha for the club’s top scorer that season.
Managerial Matchup
The game will also feature a tactical duel between Tottenham’s Igor Tudor and Crystal Palace’s Oliver Glasner. Glasner has a perfect record against Tudor, winning both of their previous encounters in European competition.
