# Tottenham vs Crystal Palace — Match Preview, Prediction, Teams, Timings, and How to Watch

URL: https://technosports.co.in/tottenham-vs-crystal-palace/  
Published: 2026-03-04  
Updated: 2026-03-04  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

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.

![Tottenham vs Crystal Palace](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/toitty.webp)

## 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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## FAQs

### **Q1. Where can I watch Tottenham vs Crystal Palace live in India?**

 Indian fans can watch this Premier League clash live on **Star Sports Network** and stream it on **JioHotstar**. Kick-off is at **1:30 AM IST** on Friday, March 6, 2026. Don’t miss what could be a season-defining night for Spurs! For more India streaming guides, head to [TechnoSports.co.in](https://technosports.co.in).

### **Q2. Is Cristian Romero playing against Crystal Palace?**

No — Romero is **suspended** for this match, serving a four-game ban. His absence is a massive blow to Tottenham’s already-depleted defence, with the Argentine centre-back being one of their most important players. Dragusin and Van de Ven are expected to partner in the back line. Follow all confirmed team news updates at [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in/category/football/).