England - Premier LeagueData current as of September 12, 2026

Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace: match statistics

135%(2.35)
X35%(3.40)
230%(3.05)

Tottenham Hotspur is going through a catastrophic streak with just 0.2 points per match in the last five meetings and dramatic home form (14% wins at home). Crystal Palace presents a more stable disposition with 1.4 points per match in the last five games and an identical record of wins and losses away (43%). The hosts have a negative goal difference at home (-5), while the visitors maintain a zero goal difference away, demonstrating their solidity. xG statistics are balanced (1.41 vs 1.15 for the visitors), but Crystal Palace has a better shot conversion rate (12% vs 10%). Considering Tottenham's crisis of form and Crystal Palace's growing confidence, a draw seems the most probable result of this evenly matched clash.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Tottenham Hotspur played against Crystal Palace in Premier League (England). The game was played on March 5, 2026. Final score: 1:3.

Recent form

Tottenham Hotspur has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Crystal Palace has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Tottenham Hotspur scores 1.36 goals per game and allows 1.54. Crystal Palace scores 1.07 and allows 1.21. Games in this league average 2.77 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 61% of Tottenham Hotspur's games and 50% of Crystal Palace's. The Over 2.5 rates are 68% and 46%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Crystal Palace has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.29 per game. Tottenham Hotspur takes 11.0 shots per game, while Crystal Palace takes 11.8.

First-half and second-half trends

Tottenham Hotspur leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.82 goals per game after halftime. Crystal Palace leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.54 after halftime.

When the teams score

Tottenham Hotspur's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 goals). For Crystal Palace, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Premier League games average 2.77 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Tottenham Hotspur is going through a catastrophic streak with just 0.2 points per match in the last five meetings and dramatic home form (14% wins at home). Crystal Palace presents a more stable disposition with 1.4 points per match in the last five games and an identical record of wins and losses away (43%). The hosts have a negative goal difference at home (-5), while the visitors maintain a zero goal difference away, demonstrating their solidity. xG statistics are balanced (1.41 vs 1.15 for the visitors), but Crystal Palace has a better shot conversion rate (12% vs 10%). Considering Tottenham's crisis of form and Crystal Palace's growing confidence, a draw seems the most probable result of this evenly matched clash.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 3
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

40Possession (%)60
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
12Shots9
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
4Shots on target4
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
1.25xG1.14
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
6Corners3
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
29Dangerous attacks39
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
14Fouls14
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
5Cards2
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
1.36Goals scored / game1.07
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
1.54Goals allowed / game1.21
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
50%Average possession45%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
3.71Shots on target / game3.79
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

10.96Shots per game11.75
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
3.71Shots on target3.79
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
12.4%Shot conversion9.1%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
50%Possession45%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
1.29xG for1.33
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
1.47xG against1.38
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace

Shooting quality

Tottenham Hotspur: BalancedCrystal Palace: Balanced
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
Accuracy (shots on target)34%32%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.370.28

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Crystal Palace is 600% better for: last-5 form.

0.2 pts / game - Tottenham Hotspur · 1.4 pts / game - Crystal Palace

Tottenham Hotspur
DLLLL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
25% W29% D46% L
Season (W-D-L)
7-8-13
1.04 pts / game · goal difference -5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-4
0.20 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-4-8
Last 5 at home
0-2-3
DLDLL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 2.4xG: 1.18Opponent xG: 2.07BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 80%
Crystal Palace
DWLWL
Season result split
32% W29% D39% L
Season (W-D-L)
9-8-11
1.25 pts / game · goal difference -4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
6-2-6
Last 5 away
1-1-3
LLDWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.40Opponent xG: 1.37BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Tottenham Hotspur is 27% better for: goals scored per game.

1.36 goals / game - Tottenham Hotspur · 1.07 goals / game - Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.54 goals / game - Tottenham Hotspur · 1.21 goals / game - Crystal Palace

Tottenham Hotspur scoring profile: very strong

Tottenham Hotspur scores in 82% of games (23 of 28 meczów), while Crystal Palace keeps a clean sheet in 36% (10 of 28 meczów).

Crystal Palace scoring profile: very strong

Crystal Palace scores in 71% of games (20 of 28 meczów), while Tottenham Hotspur keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 meczów).

38Goals scored (season)30
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
43Goals conceded (season)34
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
2.89Average goals per game2.29
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
5Goals scored (last 5)6
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
12Goals conceded (last 5)6
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace

How often they score at least...

82%1 goal71%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
43%2 goals29%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
11%3 goals7%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
0%4 goals0%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace

How often they concede at least...

75%1 goal64%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
57%2 goals36%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
14%3 goals18%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
7%4 goals4%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

61%
Tottenham Hotspur - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.17 of 28 meczów
56%
League average

Goal patterns

21%BTTS at half-time14%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
7%BTTS in both halves0%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
21%Scored in both halves18%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace

BTTS and goal count

54%Min. 3 goals and BTTS39%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
14%Min. 3 goals without BTTS7%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
80%BTTS - last 560%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

82%Min. 1 goal before half-time71%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
46%Min. 2 goals before half-time21%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
7%Min. 3 goals before half-time4%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace

2nd half

79%Min. 1 goal after half-time68%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
50%Min. 2 goals after half-time43%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
21%Min. 3 goals after half-time11%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Crystal Palace is 52% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.96 pts / game - Tottenham Hotspur · 1.46 pts / game - Crystal Palace

Tottenham Hotspur - half-time state
21% leading32% draw46% trailing
Crystal Palace - half-time state
36% leading39% draw25% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.96Points per game (1st half)1.46
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
0.54Goals scored (1st half)0.54
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
0.82Goals conceded (1st half)0.5
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
1.36Average goals (1st half)1.04
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
39%Clean sheet before half-time64%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
57%No goal before half-time50%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace

After half-time (2nd half)

1.39Points per game (2nd half)1.14
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
0.82Goals scored (2nd half)0.54
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
0.71Goals conceded (2nd half)0.71
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
1.54Average goals (2nd half)1.25
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
50%Clean sheet after half-time54%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
39%No goal after half-time61%
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace

Tottenham Hotspur - second-half results

32% W43% D25% L
27
Half-time points
15
Half-time goals
-8
Goal difference (1st half)
39
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.96
PPG before half-time
Lead holding119%

Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Crystal Palace - second-half results

25% W39% D36% L
41
Half-time points
15
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
32
Second-half points
-5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.46
PPG before half-time
Lead holding89%

Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 32%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.

Defense after halftime+0.2

Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Tottenham Hotspur - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.201.40
Goals scored / game0.20.8
Goals allowed / game1.41.0
Average goals per game1.61.8
1 goal100%100%
2 goals60%60%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet0%40%
No goal80%40%
Goal difference-6-1
Half-time: 0% leading - 20% draw - 80% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 1
Crystal Palace - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.201.60
Goals scored / game0.80.4
Goals allowed / game0.80.4
Average goals per game1.60.8
1 goal60%60%
2 goals40%20%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet60%80%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference00
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Tottenham Hotspur
ScoredConceded
3
7
0-15
4
2
16-30
8
14
31-45
7
5
46-60
6
4
61-75
10
11
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Crystal Palace
ScoredConceded
2
2
0-15
5
0
16-30
8
12
31-45
1
6
46-60
7
6
61-75
7
8
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.59
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.3 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
94%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
56%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-61%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
58%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
5%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 20 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Tottenham Hotspur

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.18
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
0.00
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-7.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.07
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.07
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
89%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
123%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.84
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
26% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 8% come in the first quarter-hour.
26%

Crystal Palace

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.05
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.09
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.26
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.17
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
86%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
80%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.15
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
23% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 7% come in the first quarter-hour.
23%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).

Teams vs league

Tottenham HotspurLigaCrystal Palace
Average goals per game 2.892.77 2.29
Both teams scored 61%56% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 68%54% 46%
Clean sheets 25%25% 36%
Goal before half-time 82%71% 71%
Goal after half-time 79%80% 68%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.77
Average goals per game
56%
Both teams scored
54%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
25%
Clean sheets
1.52
Home goals / game
1.25
Away goals / game
+22%
Home attack advantage
+18%
Home defensive advantage
+11%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
71%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
48%
2 goals
20%
3 goals
6%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Tottenham HotspurYellow cardJoão Victor de Souza Menezes
  2. Crystal PalaceSubstitutionOn: Nathaniel Edwin ClyneOff: Daniel Muñoz Mejía
  3. Crystal PalaceYellow cardJørgen Strand Larsen
  4. Tottenham HotspurYellow cardPape Matar Sarr
  5. Tottenham HotspurGoalDominic Ayodele Solanke-MitchellAssist: Archie Gray
  6. Tottenham HotspurRed cardMickey van de Ven
  7. Crystal PalaceGoalIsmaïla Sarr
  8. Crystal PalaceGoalJørgen Strand LarsenAssist: Adam Wharton
  9. Crystal PalaceGoalIsmaïla SarrAssist: Adam Wharton
  10. Crystal PalaceSubstitutionOn: Brennan Price JohnsonOff: Evann Guessand
  11. Tottenham HotspurYellow cardYves Bissouma
  12. Crystal PalaceYellow cardNathaniel Edwin Clyne

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Andrew MadleyMatches officiated: 21
3.71Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 233%Home wins19%Draws48%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Tottenham Hotspur's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Crystal Palace. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

FAQ

What was the result of Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace?

The Premier League match finished Tottenham Hotspur 1:3 Crystal Palace. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace?

Tottenham Hotspur score 1.36 goals per game on average and Crystal Palace 1.07. The Premier League average is 2.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Tottenham Hotspur's matches and 50% of Crystal Palace's.

What form are Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace in?

Over the last 5 games Tottenham Hotspur have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Crystal Palace 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace?

The statistical background for Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.