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Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace

Sunday 11 May 13:15
Premier League Matchday 36

Key points

• Tottenham Hotspur has scored in all but one of their last six matches but has failed to keep a clean sheet.
• Spurs have conceded 13 goals in their last six games, averaging 3.67 goals per match.
• Crystal Palace has shown resilience with three draws, including a notable 2-2 against Arsenal.
• Palace has a concerning goals conceded average of 2.17 per game over their last six matches.
• Both teams typically engage in high-scoring matches, with 67% of games featuring over 2.5 goals.
• Odds for winning are even between Tottenham and Crystal Palace, both at 39.2%.

Standings

Recent form

Tottenham Hotspur

Last 6: LWLLWD

Tottenham Hotspur's recent form has been inconsistent, with the club struggling in the Premier League whilst finding some success in Europe. The Spurs currently sit in a disappointing 16th position in the league table, having won just two of their last six matches across all competitions. Their defensive frailties have been evident, conceding a concerning 13 goals in these six games, including a heavy 5-1 defeat to Liverpool. Despite this, Tottenham have managed to score in all but one of these matches, with both teams finding the net in 83% of the games. The team's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with an average of 3.67 total goals per game and 67% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Notably, Spurs have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last five outings, highlighting their defensive challenges as they battle to improve their league position.

Crystal Palace

Last 6: LLDDWD

Crystal Palace's recent form has been a mixed bag, with the Eagles struggling to find consistency in their Premier League campaign. Despite sitting in a respectable 12th position, their last six matches have yielded only one win, coming in the FA Cup against Aston Villa. The team have shown resilience in securing three draws, including a notable 2-2 result away at Arsenal. However, Palace's defensive frailties have been exposed in their two most recent league defeats, conceding five goals in each match against Newcastle United and Manchester City. These high-scoring encounters have contributed to a concerning goals conceded per game average of 2.17 over their last six matches. On a positive note, Palace have managed two clean sheets during this period, demonstrating their ability to tighten up at the back when required. The Eagles' tendency towards high-scoring affairs is evident, with 67% of their recent matches featuring over 2.5 goals.

Recent home/away form

Tottenham Hotspur

Last 6: DWWDLW

Tottenham Hotspur's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six matches at their North London stadium. Despite their lowly 16th position in the league, Spurs have shown some attacking prowess at home, scoring an impressive 13 goals in these six games, averaging 2.17 goals per match. Notably, both teams have scored in all of these encounters, and 83% of the matches have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating high-scoring affairs. The standout results include three 3-1 victories, two in the Europa League and one in the Premier League. However, Tottenham's defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding in every game and managing no clean sheets during this period. Their most recent home match, a 3-1 win against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League, suggests a potential upturn in form after a disappointing league loss to Nottingham Forest.

Crystal Palace

Last 6: WWDLLD

Crystal Palace's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches on the road. The Eagles have experienced a notable run of two consecutive wins against Fulham, including a Premier League victory and an FA Cup triumph. However, their defensive record has been a concern, conceding 13 goals in these six away games, with particularly heavy defeats against Newcastle United and Manchester City, both ending in 5-goal drubbings. On a positive note, Palace have managed to score in five out of these six matches, averaging 1.67 goals per game away from home. The team's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their away games featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite their inconsistent form, Crystal Palace have shown resilience, securing draws against Arsenal and Southampton, demonstrating their ability to compete against both top and bottom-half teams in the Premier League.

🔮 AI Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur win

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