Tottenham vs Crystal Palace prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2024-03-01 15:00.
[p]Tottenham have had two weeks to stew on a disappointing 2-1 home defeat against Wolves in their last league outing after their game last weekend against Chelsea was postponed due to the Bluesâ involvement in the Carabao Cup final. Theyâre afforded a shot at putting it right in front of their own fans in this London derby against Crystal Palace, a side Spurs have won their last eight Premier League home H2Hs against, seven of which came âto nilâ.[/p]
[p]How Spurs would love a clean sheet here, as none of their last eight league games saw them shut their opponents out, while four of their five top-flight outings in 2024 actually saw them concede exactly twice. Thatâs a record which promises to be detrimental to their top-four push, as Spurs can ill afford to let a yawning five-point gap to Aston Villa in fourth grow as we approach the business end of the season. [/p]
[p]The Oliver Glasner era got off to a flying start for Crystal Palace, who swept aside Burnley with consummate ease (3-0) to end their three-match winless run. The greatest challenge of all now awaits Glasner – winning away from home – with the Eaglesâ last away win coming ironically against Burnley back in November 2023 (D3, L5 since).[/p]
[p]If thereâs any consolation for Palace fans, at least they wonât have to travel far for this clash, but with a woeful record in Premier League London derbies this season (W1, D3, L5), they may be making the short journey home in a sombre mood. Itâs not all doom and gloom, as they can perhaps take a crumb of comfort from the fact three of their four such away games this term saw them at least find the back of the net (D2, L2). Â Â [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Spursâ Heung-min Son netted the decisive goal in the reverse fixture and is usually in the thick of the action against Palace, clocking up eight goal involvements (G6, A2) in his last nine Premier League H2Hs. Palaceâs Jordan Ayew was also on target in Octoberâs reverse, with that one of his three league goals this term to arrive after the hour mark, including one last weekend against Burnley which earned him a spot in Flashscoreâs Premier League team of the week. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Palace are the only top-flight side yet to score an away league goal before the 15th minute this season. [/p]