THURSDAY night football brings a remarkably tense London derby as a desperately struggling Tottenham Hotspur host Crystal Palace in what has shockingly become a relegation six-pointer.
Interim manager Igor Tudor’s Tottenham Hotspur (16th) are in absolute freefall. The Lilywhites equalled their worst-ever Premier League winless run (10 games, set back in 1994) following a fiery 2-1 defeat to Fulham on Sunday. Still searching for their first Premier League victory of 2026, Spurs are hovering dangerously close to the drop zone, just four points above the bottom three heading into this round of fixtures.
They face a Crystal Palace side (14th) also looking nervously over their shoulders. Oliver Glasner’s men started the year brightly but have slipped down the table following a winter collapse, arriving in North London on the back of a narrow 2-1 defeat to Manchester United. However, with a six-point cushion over tonight’s hosts and a solid away record in recent London derbies, the Eagles will smell blood.
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The betting angle: Desperation to guarantee goals?
If there is a silver lining for the Spurs faithful, it is that there are usually goals when they play at home. Over 1.5 goals have been scored in each of their last 13 home matches. However, their defensive frailties are glaring. Tottenham have conceded a league-high 14 goals between the 31st minute and half-time this season, a vulnerability Palace will be eager to exploit.
For Crystal Palace, the attacking threat will likely come down the wings. Ismaïla Sarr has been in excellent form on the road, with all three of his February goals coming away from Selhurst Park. Meanwhile, Spurs will hope that Richarlison, who grabbed a goal off the bench against Fulham, can lead the line effectively in place of their mounting injury list. Given the sheer desperation of both sides and their mutual inability to keep clean sheets recently, backing both teams to find the net feels like the safest play.
- Our tip: Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals
- The longshot: Richarlison to score anytime & Ismaïla Sarr 1+ Shot on Target
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📺 How to watch Tottenham vs Crystal Palace
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Kick-off: 8:00pm GMT
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- TV Channel: TNT Sports 1 & TNT Sports Ultimate
About the author
Craig Mahood
Craig Mahood is an expert in sports betting and online casinos and has worked with the company since 2020. He joined the Betting & Gaming team at The Sun in June 2022 and works closely with the leading bookmakers and online gaming companies to provide content on all areas of sports betting and gaming. He previously worked as a Digital Sports Reporter at the Scottish Sun, covering Scottish football with particular focus on Celtic and Rangers, As well as football, he has covered horse racing, boxing, darts, the Olympics and tennis for the Sun.
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