- Date: October 27, 2023
- Time: 20:00
- Crystal Palace vs. Tottenham
- Venue: Selhurst Park
Preview: The Premier League’s unusual Friday night kick-off slot marks the beginning of the tenth round of matches this season, featuring a thrilling London derby between Crystal Palace and Tottenham. Crystal Palace, with a record of three wins, three draws, and three losses in the first nine rounds, can be content with their solid start, placing them closer to the European places than the relegation zone in terms of points.
However, it hasn’t been all smooth sailing for Palace, as they suffered a 4-0 defeat to Newcastle in their last match. Manager Roy Hodgson didn’t mince words in his assessment, labeling the performance as “woefully short” and finding no positives in the game. To make matters more challenging, their next opponents are Tottenham, a team that Crystal Palace has beaten only once in the last 16 Premier League head-to-head matches, with 11 of those losses occurring without a reply.
In contrast, Tottenham is riding high with a two-point lead at the top of the Premier League table. The opportunity to extend their lead to five points ahead of the weekend’s action is a dream scenario for Spurs. However, manager Ange Postecoglou was critical of their second-half performance in their recent 2-0 victory against Fulham, describing it as the “worst” since he took charge in the summer.
Despite the minor setback, Postecoglou has set a new record, accumulating 23 points in his first nine Premier League games in charge, the highest tally ever for a manager in this situation. Spurs’ start to the season with seven wins and two draws is their fastest since 1960/61 when they went on to achieve the double.
Key Battle: A crucial battle to watch is Odsonne Édouard, who scored a brace the last time Palace defeated Spurs in the Premier League. He’ll be facing off against Spurs’ goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who boasts a joint-Premier League high of four clean sheets this season.
CIIASports Score Prediction: Crystal Palace 1 – 2 Tottenham
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