A crucial London derby awaits in the battle to avoid relegation in the Premier League as Tottenham welcome Crystal Palace to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday night. Both teams are four and 10 points above the drop zone respectively, but there may still be fears in both camps that they could go down come the end of the season.
Spurs and Palace lost 2-1 on their travels last time out, with the former defeated by another London club in Fulham, while the latter were pegged back from a goal up to lose to Manchester United. Nonetheless, a win for either side here would feel huge in terms of potentially escaping the drop.
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Tottenham vs Crystal Palace prediction: Spurs still searching for a victory?
Key stats
- Tottenham are the only team not to win a Premier League game in 2026.
- Palace have won just once in four away matches in all competitions.
- Tottenham have also only won one of the previous three H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Tottenham 1-1 Crystal Palace
Both teams are not in the best of form heading into this one, and so we can see the spoils being shared here. They are not exactly free-scoring either, so we are also not expecting too many goals.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Tottenham favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Tottenham are the favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. Palace can still be backed at just over 33%, while a draw is rated at just over 29%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Mixed bag
The most recent H2Hs have produced a mixed bag in terms of results. Indeed, from the previous four meetings, both teams have won twice each, which suggests that this particular clash could be a close one to call.
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Tottenham preview: Romero still suspended
Cristian Romero is still suspended so will not be involved for Tottenham. The hosts still have a long injury list.
Predicted lineup: Vicario (GK); Porro, Dragusin, Van de Ven, Gray; Gallagher, Palhinha, Sarr; Richarlison, Solanke & Simons
Last five results:
- 01/03/26: Fulham 2-1 Tottenham (Premier League)
- 22/02/26: Tottenham 1-4 Arsenal (Premier League)
- 10/02/26: Tottenham 1-2 Newcastle United (Premier League)
- 07/02/26: Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham (Premier League)
- 01/02/26: Tottenham 2-2 Manchester City (Premier League)
Crystal Palace preview: Lacroix suspended
Maxence Lacroix is suspended after picking up a red card against United. Jefferson Lerma, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Eddie Nketiah are all still injured.
Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK); Riad, Richards, Canvot; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Strand Larsen & Johnson
Last five results:
- 01/03/26: Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
- 26/02/26: Crystal Palace 2-0 Zrinjski (Conference League)
- 22/02/26: Crystal Palace 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers (Premier League)
- 19/02/26: Zrinjski 1-1 Crystal Palace (Conference League)
- 11/02/26: Crystal Palace 2-3 Burnley (Premier League)
Player to watch: Richarlison
Richarlison scored for Tottenham albeit in defeat against Fulham last time out. The Brazilian will want to add significantly to his goal tally in order to help keep Spurs up, starting with against Palace.