Crystal Palace aim to exploit Tottenham’s poor form and disciplinary absences to secure a third straight victory over their London rivals.
Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur meet at Selhurst Park this Sunday, with both clubs desperate to reverse a slump in form.
The Eagles are reeling from a disappointing defeat against Leeds, while Thomas Frank’s Spurs face the prospect of a third consecutive loss.
History favors the hosts, as Oliver Glasner’s side secured a 2-0 victory in their last meeting thanks to a brace from Eberechi Eze.
Personnel issues plague both squads ahead of kickoff. Palace will miss Daniel Muñoz, Daichi Kamada, and Cheick Doucouré, while Ismaïla Sarr is on international duty at AFCON.
Meanwhile, Spurs travel without the suspended Cristian Romero and Xavi Simons following their dismissals against Liverpool.
Despite Palace’s low possession stats, Glasner’s tactical discipline has kept them competing near the top of the table despite the physical toll of European football.
The pressure is mounting on Thomas Frank as Tottenham’s offensive metrics continue to struggle.
Currently 14th in the table, Spurs rank near the bottom of the league for expected goals (xG) and touches inside the opposition box.
Palace will look to capitalize on these vulnerabilities, hoping striker Jean-Philippe Mateta can end a six-game goal drought to secure a predicted 2-0 win and snap their four-game winless streak.