LiontipsTottenham vs Crystal Palace. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (December 26, 2021).
Command Analysis
Tottenham had an outbreak of COVID-19 and missed several of the Premier League matches. They also had to forfeit their last Conference League game. Following the results of the group stage, the Spursfinished 3rd and failed to qualify to the knockout rounds of the tournament.
The Londoners are doing very well in the League Cup. Earlier this week, they defeated West Ham in the quarterfinal match (2-1), thus advancing to the semifinal where they will face Chelsea. In the Premier League, Antonio Conte's men have earned 26 points from eight victories and two draws. They are currently in 7th position in the log. In the last rounds, Tottenham defeated Brentford (2-0) and Norwich (3-0) and drew with Liverpool (2-2).
Sessegnon and Romero have been ruled out of this match. Scarlett and Gil are out due to COVID protocol.
Crystal Palacewere knocked out of the League Cup in the very first round after their defeat to Watford (0-1). On the other hand, they have been solid in the Premier League, where the Glaziers are in 11th place after the first 17 games.
Palace recorded four victories and eight draws, which brought them a total of 20 points. After a long losing streak, the Londoners defeated Everton (3-1), and then shared points with Southampton (2-2).
The visitors will be playing without Fergusonand McArthur.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
A draw was recorded only in one out of 5 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 3 of the last last 5 head-to-head games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games, goal were scored in both halves.
Tip and bets
We expect a close game here. Both sides really need to win, but Tottenham have additional motivation - they will strive to avenge their defeat in the reverse fixture. We think that the hosts will get the upper hand in this match.
Our prediction - Tottenham to win
In three out of four previous head-to-head games, both sides converted their chances. We are predicting multiple sharp attacks and scoring chances for both opponents.
Second bet - both to score
