Preview & Prediction: Crystal Palace FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC

Match Preview: Crystal Palace FC squares off against Tottenham Hotspur FC on the 27th of October, 2023 in a Premier League bout. In their last encounter, Tottenham Hotspur edged Crystal Palace 1-0.

Historically, these two teams have clashed 22 times in recent seasons, with Crystal Palace winning only 4 times, Tottenham Hotspur triumphing 15 times, and 3 games ending in a deadlock. Current performances indicate a moderate home form for Crystal Palace, whereas Tottenham Hotspur shows a stellar away performance.

Goals have been a constant in the encounters between these teams, averaging 2.05 per match, though both teams scoring has occured in just 23% of these showdowns.

Reviewing season performance so far, at home, Crystal Palace averages 1.25 points per game. In contrast, Tottenham Hotspur’s away game performance stands at an impressive 2.2 points per game.

Key Insights:

– Their last meeting on record ended in a close victory for Tottenham Hotspur with a scoreline of Crystal Palace 0 – 1 Tottenham Hotspur, hinting at a strong defensive play from Tottenham.
– The historic data demonstrates a clear edge to Tottenham Hotspur, who have won 15 out of the 22 total meetings, compared to Crystal Palace who only managed 4 wins, with 3 ending in a draw.
– The current form of teams indicates a contrast, with Crystal Palace exhibiting average performance at home, while Tottenham Hotspur showing excellent form in their away matches.
– The historical matches between these teams have provided an average of 2.05 goals per game, demonstrating a moderate goal-scoring trend in their contest.
– The percentage of both teams scoring in a match (BTTS) is relatively low at 23%, indicating a tendency for matches to be dominated by one team.
– Crystal Palace has shown lower productivity at home this season with an average of 1.25 Points Per Game, compared to Tottenham Hotspur’s high performance with 2.2 Points Per Game in away matches. This suggests Tottenham’s stronger capability to secure wins in away games.
– Given these factors, Tottenham Hotspur appears to be the stronger team going into the match and a bet in their favor could be perceived as less risky.

Match Forecast:

– The game is expected to have a high number of shots due to both teams’ propensity to take a lot of shots.
– Crystal Palace may struggle to maintain ball possession due to their weakness and the fact that Tottenham excels in stealing the ball.
– Tottenham may exploit Crystal Palace’s weakness in defending counter-attacks by frequently launching through balls for counter-attacks.
– Crystal Palace is likely to capitalize on free-kick scenarios given their strength in shooting from direct free kicks and Tottenham’s weakness in stopping opponents from creating chances.
– Although Crystal Palace is strong in defending set pieces, they will have to be vigilant since Tottenham is equally good at attacking set pieces.
– Crystal Palace’s strategy of attacking down the left may give them an edge as Tottenham demonstrates weakness in aerial duels.
– Tottenham’s long shot opportunities using short passes might be successful given Crystal Palace’s difficulty in finishing scoring chances.
– There should be a fierce battle in the middle due to Tottenham’s preference for controlling the game in the opposition’s half, and the fact that Crystal Palace is not aggressive.
– Despite being weak in aerial duels, Tottenham’s strength in protecting the lead and coming back from losing positions could prove vital in the end game.
– Tottenham, being an aggressive team, may cause Crystal Palace to commit fouls, potentially leading to free-kick opportunities for Tottenham.