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Tottenham

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05 Mar 2026

20:00 (UTC+0)

Crystal Palace

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This Premier League clash pits a beleaguered Tottenham side, reeling from a severe injury crisis, against a Crystal Palace team looking to consolidate their mid-table standing. The hosts, under interim boss Igor Tudor, face an uphill battle with key personnel missing.

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Home Motivation

High

Tottenham are in dire need of points to arrest their slide down the Premier League table and provide some relief from the increasing pressure. A win would be a crucial psychological boost.

Away Motivation

Medium

Crystal Palace will be looking to put more distance between themselves and the relegation zone, securing a comfortable mid-table finish and building momentum under Oliver Glasner.

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Key Metrics

Home

Metric

Away

1.28

xG created per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.61

Crystal Palace creates significantly more expected goals per game, 25% above Tottenham, suggesting they are generating higher quality scoring chances. The league average is 2.77.

1.28

xG conceded per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.61

Tottenham concedes a higher xG volume, implying their defense is more vulnerable and allows opponents better opportunities. This is 23% worse than Crystal Palace.

1.68

Goals conceded per game

All comps (EWMA)

1.19

Matching their xG, Tottenham's actual goals conceded rate is much higher, 41% more than Crystal Palace, pointing to a porous defense, especially problematic with current injuries.

4.00

Corners won per game

All comps (EWMA)

4.88

Crystal Palace wins nearly a corner more per game, suggesting they apply more sustained pressure or force more defensive actions from opponents. Both are below the league average of 9.84.

0.6

PPG (Premier League at Venue)

Premier League AT VENUE (last

1.3

Crystal Palace's average points per game away in the league is more than double Tottenham's at home, underscoring their stronger venue-specific form.

Form & Streaks

Tottenham have only won 1 of their last 10 Premier League home matches (1W,3D,6L in 10), indicating a severe struggle at their own stadium.

Crystal Palace has secured 4 wins in their last 10 Premier League away matches (4W,1D,5L in 10), showcasing a stronger road performance compared to their opponents' home form.

Across all competitions, Tottenham has lost 6 of their last 10 matches (2W,2D,6L in 10), demonstrating a clear downward trend.

Tactical Overview

This looks set to be a cagey affair, with Tottenham's form in freefall. They sit 16th in the league, a shocking descent, and their recent Premier League home record tells a bleak story: just 1 win, 3 draws, and 6 losses in their last 10 matches at their own ground. They’ve conceded a worrying 18 goals in those 10 league home games, highlighting their defensive frailties. Across all competitions (EWMA), Tottenham generates a paltry 1.28 xG per game while conceding 1.58 xG, resulting in a negative xG difference of -0.30. In stark contrast, Crystal Palace, currently 13th, shows a more stable xG difference of 0.33, creating 1.61 xG per game and conceding 1.28 xG. Head-to-head, Tottenham did secure a narrow 1-0 win two months ago and leads the last five meetings with three victories. However, Crystal Palace's Premier League away form is considerably better than Tottenham's home form, with Oliver Glasner's men winning 4 of their last 10 league matches on the road, including a 1-0 victory over Brighton recently, and their season-long away PPG of 1.54 vastly overshadows Tottenham's 0.71 home PPG.

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Based on reports

Key Players

For Tottenham, Cristian Romero is a crucial defender and leader who provides a strong presence at the back. Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is important for his box-to-box capabilities and ability to drive the team forward. Pedro Porro as a full-back is vital for his offensive contributions and defensive solidity on the right flank. In attack, the team relies on players like Mohammed Kudus for creativity and goal contributions.

Absences

Ben Davies

ankle surgery

OUT

Dejan Kulusevski

knee injury

OUT

James Maddison

cruciate ligament tear

OUT

Wilson Odobert

cruciate ligament tear

OUT

Lucas Bergvall

ankle sprain

OUT

Kevin Danso

toe injury

DOUBT

Pedro Porro

hamstring injury

DOUBT

Destiny Udogie

hamstring injury

DOUBT

Mohammed Kudus

muscle injury

DOUBT

Rodrigo Bentancur

hamstring injury

DOUBT

Cristian Romero

suspension

BAN

Home

Key Players

For Tottenham, Cristian Romero is a crucial defender and leader who provides a strong presence at the back. Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is important for his box-to-box capabilities and ability to drive the team forward. Pedro Porro as a full-back is vital for his offensive contributions and defensive solidity on the right flank. In attack, the team relies on players like Mohammed Kudus for creativity and goal contributions.

Absences

Ben Davies

ankle surgery

OUT

Dejan Kulusevski

knee injury

OUT

James Maddison

cruciate ligament tear

OUT

Wilson Odobert

cruciate ligament tear

OUT

Lucas Bergvall

ankle sprain

OUT

Kevin Danso

toe injury

DOUBT

Pedro Porro

hamstring injury

DOUBT

Destiny Udogie

hamstring injury

DOUBT

Mohammed Kudus

muscle injury

DOUBT

Rodrigo Bentancur

hamstring injury

DOUBT

Cristian Romero

suspension

BAN

Away

Key Players

Crystal Palace relies on Jean-Philippe Mateta as a significant threat in front of goal, with his ability to score and command attention from defenses. Marc Guéhi is a central defensive bedrock and captain, bringing composure and consistency to the backline. Daniel Muñoz is an unassuming dynamo from the full-back position, contributing with overlapping runs, defensive solidity, and crucial goals. Ismaïla Sarr provides significant pace and ability to stretch defenses, offering a different attacking dimension.

Absences

Cheick Doucouré

knee injury

OUT

Jefferson Lerma

hamstring injury

OUT

Caleb Kporha

back injury

OUT

Rio Cardines

muscle injury

OUT

Jean-Philippe Mateta

knee injury

OUT

Maxence Lacroix

adductor injury

DOUBT

Lineup info is never 100% confirmed until matchday. Additional players may be unavailable.

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