{"id":1435716,"date":"2026-03-02T15:03:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T15:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1435716"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:38:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:38:46","slug":"match-preview-tottenham-vs-crystal-palace-05-03-2026-premier-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-tottenham-vs-crystal-palace-05-03-2026-premier-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tottenham<\/a> and Crystal Palace<\/a> renew acquaintances in a crunch clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with both sides eyeing vital points to steer clear of the Premier League<\/a> relegation scrap. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the hosts have dominated this fixture historically, recent league form tells a story of missed opportunities and defensive frailties on both sides. Kick-off is at 20:00 on Thursday 5 March, setting the stage for what could be a pivotal evening in the 2025\/26 Premier League campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on attacking inefficiency, defensive trends, and head-to-head history, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Under 2.5 goals due to both teams’ recent struggles to convert chances and Palace’s resilience at the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n1\/1 @ AkBets<\/a>
(50.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing under 2.5 because both teams average well below 1.5 goals per game over the season, with Palace in particular underperforming their xG by a wide margin. Palace have also kept 10 clean sheets, signalling a strong defensive base in tight matches. Four of the last six head-to-heads have also landed under this line.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crystal Palace Draw No Bet<\/strong><\/td>\n6\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(45.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here due to Palace’s stronger defensive record, higher xG, and more clean sheets. Spurs have a poor win percentage (25%) and have lost more games than they’ve won at home this season. Palace’s proven ability to keep things tight makes them a solid option with the insurance of money back on a draw.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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