Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace: match statistics
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
Key match information
Tottenham Hotspur played Crystal Palace in Premier League (England). The match was played on 5 March 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Tottenham Hotspur: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Crystal Palace: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Tottenham Hotspur scores 1.36 and concedes 1.54 goals per match. Crystal Palace scores 1.07 and concedes 1.21. League average: 2.77 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Tottenham Hotspur 61%, Crystal Palace 50%. Over 2.5: Tottenham Hotspur 68%, Crystal Palace 46%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Crystal Palace has higher xG: 1.33 vs 1.29. Tottenham Hotspur: 11.0 shots per match, Crystal Palace: 11.8.
Match halves
Tottenham Hotspur: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.82. Crystal Palace: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.54.
Goals by minute
Tottenham Hotspur: 76-90+ (10 goals). Crystal Palace: 31-45+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.77 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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 overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Tottenham Hotspur | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.28 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Crystal Palace is 600% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Tottenham Hotspur · 1.4 pts / match - Crystal Palace
Goals— how 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 match.
1.36 goals / match - Tottenham Hotspur · 1.07 goals / match - Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace is 27% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.54 goals / match - Tottenham Hotspur · 1.21 goals / match - Crystal Palace
Tottenham Hotspur scores in 82% of matches (23 of 28 matches), while Crystal Palace keeps a clean sheet in 36% (10 of 28 matches).
Crystal Palace scores in 71% of matches (20 of 28 matches), while Tottenham Hotspur keeps a clean sheet in 25% (7 of 28 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Tottenham Hotspur
Over / Under - Crystal Palace
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when 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 / match - Tottenham Hotspur · 1.46 pts / match - Crystal Palace
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tottenham Hotspur - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Crystal Palace - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 32%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -6 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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.
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 indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Tottenham Hotspur
Crystal Palace
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Tottenham Hotspur | Liga | Crystal Palace | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.89 | 2.77 | ▼ 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.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Tottenham Hotspur 1 - 0 - 0 Crystal Palace. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.