This isn’t just another London derby. This is a crisis match for Tottenham — and they know it. Winless in 10 Premier League games, just four points above the drop zone, and now a new manager already under fire after two defeats. Crystal Palace arrive battered too, but happy to twist the knife. Buckle up — North London is on edge.
Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: Match at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace |
| Date | Thursday, March 5, 2026 |
| Kick-off | 8:00 PM GMT / 3:00 PM ET / 1:30 AM IST (Fri) |
| Venue | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London |
| Competition | Premier League 2025/26 — GW29 |
| Referee | TBC |
How to Watch
| Country | Channel / Stream |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | TNT Sports / Sky Sports |
| 🇺🇸 United States | NBC Sports / Peacock |
| 🇮🇳 India | JioHotstar / Star Sports Network |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | SuperSpor |
Premier League Standing & Form
| Club | Pos | Pts | Form (Last 5 PL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham | 16th | 29 | L L L L L |
| Crystal Palace | 14th | 35 | W L W L L |
Tottenham’s winless run of 10 Premier League games equals their worst-ever streak in the competition, set back in 1994. Palace sit four spots above them but are far from comfortable either.
Match Preview
There’s no sugarcoating it — Tottenham are in freefall. Igor Tudor replaced Thomas Frank just two games ago, and the Croatian has already lost both Premier League outings. His incendiary post-match press conference after the Fulham defeat laid bare the frustration: talent is missing in all thirds of the pitch.
The only silver lining? Their last league win did come against Crystal Palace in December (1-0 at Selhurst Park). Spurs need that psychological thread to hold.
Palace come in hurting too — a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United, a red card for the indispensable Maxence Lacroix, and questions growing over Oliver Glasner’s future at the club. Yet the Eagles have an outstanding London away record — losing just once in their last nine Premier League away derbies in the capital.
With over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Tottenham’s last 8 home games, and both defences leaking badly, expect goals. Mathys Tel and Richarlison are pushing for starts, while Brennan Johnson faces his former club in search of a moment.
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Team News
Tottenham — OUT: Destiny Udogie, Lucas Bergvall, Ben Davies, Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Wilson Odobert (all injuries) | SUSPENDED: Cristian Romero | DOUBT: Djed Spence (calf) | BACK: Kevin Danso ✅, Pedro Porro ✅
Crystal Palace — OUT: Jean-Philippe Mateta, Edward Nketiah, Jefferson Lerma (injuries) | SUSPENDED: Maxence Lacroix (red card) | DOUBT: Cheick Doucouré (knee)
Predicted Lineups
Tottenham (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Dragusin, Van de Ven, Gray; Gallagher, Palhinha, Bissouma; Kolo Muani, Solanke, Simons
Crystal Palace (4-2-3-1): Henderson; Richards, Riad, Canvot, Mitchell; Wharton, Kamada; Munoz, Sarr, Johnson; Larsen
Head-to-Head Snapshot
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| All-time H2H (PL) | Spurs 30W – 12D – 9W Palace |
| At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | Spurs 17W – 5W Palace |
| Last meeting (Dec 2025, away) | Spurs 1–0 Palace |
| Palace’s last visit here (May 2025) | Palace 2–0 Spurs |
Prediction
Tottenham desperately need this — not just for points, but for survival of their season and possibly Tudor’s job. Palace without Lacroix in defence and struggling away from their best form offers a rare window. Spurs at home, with a near-full crowd roaring them on, could finally end the drought.
Our Prediction: Tottenham 2–1 Crystal Palace
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