Tottenham Hotspur vs. Crystal Palace Tips and Odds – 11/05/2025

• Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace
• Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025
• Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Match Preview

Tottenham Hotspur welcome Crystal Palace to North London for a Premier League clash that promises to be both entertaining and significant for both sides. Spurs, under Ange Postecoglou, have endured a turbulent run-in, struggling for consistency in recent weeks. Their last five league fixtures have yielded just one win-a 3-1 home victory over Southampton-alongside two draws and three damaging defeats, including a heavy 1-5 loss at Liverpool and a 1-2 home setback against Nottingham Forest. In Europe, they managed to progress past Bodo Glimt in the Europa League, but domestic form remains a concern as they look to finish the season on a high and possibly secure a top-half finish.

Crystal Palace, meanwhile, arrive in good spirits, sitting 12th in the table despite being winless in their last five league games. The Eagles have picked up impressive results previously, including a 3-0 win over Aston Villa and a hard-fought 2-2 draw away at Arsenal. They have also advanced to the final of the FA Cup, where they will meet Manchester City later this month. Their defensive solidity has been notable, with clean sheets against Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth, despite their recent form in the league tailing off.

Injuries and suspensions could play a part in this contest. Tottenham have had issues with squad depth, particularly in defense and midfield, with key players like James Maddison struggling for full fitness throughout the campaign – he is now out for the season. There are no major fresh injury concerns reported for either side as of the latest updates, but both teams have rotated heavily in recent weeks to cope with the demanding schedule and the prioritizing of cup competitions.

Tactically, Spurs will look to dominate possession and create chances from wide areas, with Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie pushing forward from full-back. However, their defensive frailties have been exposed repeatedly, conceding 57 goals in 35 games-one of the worst records in the top half. Palace, on the other hand, are well-drilled on the counter and have found a reliable goalscorer in Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has 14 league goals this season. Eberechi Eze provides creativity and drive from midfield, while Daniel Muñoz offers energy and defensive resilience on the right flank.

Key Players

Tottenham Hotspur:

• Guglielmo Vicario: One of the Premier League’s top shot-stoppers, crucial for keeping Spurs in games.
• Brennan Johnson: Spurs’ leading scorer with 11 goals, providing pace and directness in attack.
• Pedro Porro: Key for both defensive duties and attacking support from right-back.

Crystal Palace:

• Jean-Philippe Mateta: In fine form with 14 goals, Palace’s main attacking threat.
• Eberechi Eze: The team’s creative engine, leading in assists and chances created.
• Daniel Muñoz: A dynamic right-back, contributing at both ends of the pitch.
• Dean Henderson: Reliable in goal, helping Palace to 10 clean sheets this season.

Prediction

This fixture has all the ingredients for a closely contested match. Tottenham will be desperate to end their season at home with a win, but their defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistent form give Palace a genuine chance. Palace’s recent resilience and attacking improvement suggest they can get on the scoresheet, especially with Mateta and Eze in form. Expect both teams to score, with a draw or narrow Palace win looking likely given the current momentum and Spurs’ struggles at the back.

Predicted Score: Tottenham 1-2 Crystal Palace

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Expect a lively contest with plenty of attacking intent from both sides, but Palace’s recent form and Spurs’ defensive woes could tip the balance in the visitors’ favor.