Tottenham vs Palace Preview & Odds 2026

Key Points

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in North London will host the Matchweek 29 Premier League fixture between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 1:30 a.m. IST (8:00 p.m. GMT on Thursday, March 5).
Tottenham sit 16th in the Premier League with 29 points from 28 matches (7 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses), just two spots above the relegation zone, despite finishing fourth in the UCL group stage.
Crystal Palace are 14th with 35 points from 28 matches (9 wins, 8 draws, 11 losses), four spots above relegation and recent Conference League progress to Round of 16.
Tottenham sacked Thomas Frank and appointed Igor Tudor (ex-Juventus), but domestic form remains poor; they lost their last four league games.
Crystal Palace, managed by Oliver Glasner (ex-Frankfurt, Wolfsburg), show resilience on the road but struggle away (1 win in last 6).
Key players: Tottenham’s Conor Gallagher (7 apps, 1 assist), Dominic Solanke (scorer tip); Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton (25 apps, 3 assists).
Injuries/suspensions: Tottenham miss James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Ben Davies, Yves Bissouma, Randal Kolo Muani; Palace without Maxence Lacroix (red card), Edward Nketiah, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Will Hughes, Ismaila Sarr, Christantus Uche, Cheick Oumar Doucoure.
Head-to-head: 61 matches; Spurs 34 wins, Palace 12, 15 draws; last meeting Spurs 1-0 win; Harry Kane top scorer historically.
Predicted lineups: Spurs (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Dragusin, van de Ven, Gray; Gallagher, Palhinha, Bissouma; Kolo Muani, Solanke, Simons. Palace (4-2-3-1): Henderson; Richards, Riad, Canvot; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Larsen, Johnson.
Betting tips: Spurs win 27/20 (bet365), Solanke score 19/10, Spurs 2-1 at 9/1; alternatives draw/Palace or under 2.5 goals.
Predictions vary: Khel Now tips Spurs 2-1; TipStrike favors draw/Palace; EasyOdds notes both teams’ defensive issues, BTTS likely.
Broadcast: UK – TNT Sports/Sky Sports; India – JioHotstar/Star Sports; USA – NBC Sports; Nigeria – SuperSport.
Recent form: Spurs poor home (no wins in 6, 2D 4L); Palace mixed away (1W 1D 4L in last 6).

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (North London News) March 3, 2026 – Tottenham Hotspur prepare to host Crystal Palace in a crucial Matchweek 29 Premier League clash amid relegation pressures and contrasting European success, as reported across multiple outlets ahead of the Friday, March 6 kick-off.

Contents

Key Points
What Are the Current League Standings and Stakes?
Who Are the Managers and Recent Changes?
Which Players to Watch in This Fixture?
What Are the Injury and Suspension Updates?
What Do the Predicted Lineups Look Like?
How Does the Head-to-Head History Favour the Teams?
What Are the Betting Tips and Odds?
What Are the Expert Predictions and Form Analysis?
Where and How Can Fans Watch the Match?

Both sides languish in the lower half of the table, with Tottenham in 16th on 29 points and Palace 14th on 35, making this London derby pivotal for survival hopes. Previews highlight Tottenham’s domestic woes despite UCL exploits, while Palace balance Conference League progress with league inconsistency.

What Are the Current League Standings and Stakes?

Tottenham hold 16th position after 28 matches, with 7 wins, 8 draws, and 13 defeats, amassing 29 points and a -5 goal difference (38 GF, 43 GA), per TipStrike analysis. As noted by Saikat Sengupta of Khel Now, Spurs are “just two spots above the relegation zone” despite fourth place in the UCL group table, underscoring their bipolar season.

Crystal Palace occupy 14th with 9 wins, 8 draws, and 11 losses from 28 games, totalling 35 points (-4 GD: 30 GF, 34 GA). Bob Maplewood of EasyOdds reports Palace are four spots clear of trouble but recently lost to Manchester United after wins over Wolves and Zrinjski Mostar. Both teams eye points to build momentum, with Spurs desperate to halt a four-match losing streak.

Who Are the Managers and Recent Changes?

Tottenham parted ways with Thomas Frank, appointing former Juventus coach Igor Tudor, yet “the results have been the same,” according to Saikat Sengupta of Khel Now. Tudor’s side lost 1-2 to Newcastle, 1-4 to Arsenal, and 2-1 to Fulham recently, winless in six home league games (2D 4L, conceding 13).

Oliver Glasner leads Crystal Palace, drawing from his Frankfurt and Wolfsburg stints; they reached Conference League Round of 16 but sit precariously. Glasner’s team won 1-0 at Wolves and 2-0 vs Zrinjski but fell 1-2 to United, with one away league win in six (1W 1D 4L, outscored 11-5).

Which Players to Watch in This Fixture?

Conor Gallagher, now at Spurs post-Chelsea, Palace, and Atletico stints, must “create chances and control possession,” having one assist in seven games, per Khel Now’s Sengupta. Dominic Solanke is tipped to score (19/10 bet365), netting twice recently.

For Palace, Adam Wharton (ex-Blackburn, 25 games, 3 assists) brings energy, as Sengupta highlights. EasyOdds’ Maplewood flags Ismaila Sarr (recent goals) despite suspension, and Joergen Strand Larsen. Historical note: Harry Kane leads H2H scorers.

What Are the Injury and Suspension Updates?

Tottenham face absences: James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Ben Davies (injuries), plus Yves Bissouma and Randal Kolo Muani suspended, per Khel Now and EasyOdds. Squad includes Vicario (GK), Porro, Romero (4 goals), Solanke (2), Richarlison (8).

Crystal Palace miss Maxence Lacroix (red card), Edward Nketiah, Jean-Philippe Mateta (injured), and suspended Will Hughes, Ismaila Sarr, Christantus Uche; Cheick Oumar Doucoure injured. Available: Henderson (GK), Wharton, Johnson (2 goals), Mateta (8, out).

What Do the Predicted Lineups Look Like?

Saikat Sengupta of Khel Now predicts Spurs in 4-3-3: Vicario; Porro, Dragusin, van de Ven, Gray; Gallagher, Palhinha, Bissouma; Kolo Muani, Solanke, Simons. TipStrike echoes strong attack with Kolo Muani, Simons.

Palace in 4-2-3-1: Henderson; Richards, Riad, Canvot; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Larsen, Johnson. EasyOdds lists full squads, noting Glasner’s choices from Henderson, Munoz (3 goals), Lerma.

How Does the Head-to-Head History Favour the Teams?

In 61 meetings, Spurs lead 34-12-15, winning the last 1-0; they dominate bottom-six foes (3W in last 7, 12-9 GD), per EasyOdds. Palace have 4W from last 9 vs bottom-six (11-11 GD). Recent: Spurs 1-0, prior Palace 2-0; over 2.5 goals in 6/10 H2H.

What Are the Betting Tips and Odds?

Khel Now’s Sengupta recommends: Spurs win 27/20 (bet365), Solanke anytime 19/10, exact 2-1 at 9/1. TipStrike favors draw/Palace double chance, under 2.5 goals, citing defenses. EasyOdds notes home win 23/17, BTTS likely (7/10 Spurs home, Palace away), over 2.5 at 4/5.

Stats: Spurs average 1.1 GF/2 GA last 10; Palace 0.9/1.4; both concede often.

What Are the Expert Predictions and Form Analysis?

Sengupta predicts “Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Crystal Palace,” citing chance creation despite odds. TipStrike sees “draw or away win,” modest goals, Palace edge from form. Maplewood expects goals, BTTS, given defenses; Spurs no home wins in 6, Palace resilient.

Spurs: 26% CS overall, 71% BTTS home; Palace 37% CS, 38% BTTS away. Under 3.5 frequent (9/11 Spurs home, 23/25 Palace away).

Where and How Can Fans Watch the Match?

Telecast: UK via TNT Sports and Sky Sports; India on JioHotstar, Star Sports Network; USA NBC Sports; Nigeria SuperSport, as per Khel Now. BBC offers live text updates. Kick-off: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, North London.