The Premier League midweek wraps up on Thursday night in North London as Tottenham Hotspur faces Crystal Palace, with interim manager Igor Tudor eager to break a worrying winless streak.
Tottenham enters this match in 16th place, just four points above the relegation zone. After a tough 2–1 loss to Fulham on Sunday, they are the only team in the Premier League without a win in 2026, matching a club-record winless streak of 10 matches last seen in 1994. Igor Tudor has expressed concerns over his team’s lack of “brains” and “personality,” as he tries to guide the Europa League winners away from the risk of dropping to the Championship.
Crystal Palace arrives at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 14th place, six points clear of Spurs. Oliver Glasner’s team saw their winning run end at Old Trafford on Sunday after a “harsh” red card during a match they lost 2–1 to Manchester United. Despite this, they have won three of their last six matches in all competitions and have a strong recent record in away London derbies, losing only one of the last nine.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace – Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Thursday, 5 March 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Referee: Andy Madley
- VAR: Nick Hopton
- Last Meeting: Crystal Palace 0–1 Tottenham Hotspur (28 Dec 2025), Premier League
Team News
Tottenham Hotspur
Igor Tudor is facing a squad with several long-term injuries, including James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Mohammed Kudus. Captain Cristian Romero is still suspended, and Destiny Udogie will be out for at least two more weeks. Djed Spence is questionable after missing the Fulham match with a calf injury, but Pedro Porro and Kevin Danso are fit to return.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace will miss defender Maxence Lacroix, who is serving a one-match suspension after his red card against Manchester United. Chadi Riad is likely to fill in the back three. The team is also without Jean-Philippe Mateta, Eddie Nketiah, Jefferson Lerma, and Cheick Doucouré. Jørgen Strand Larsen is expected to lead the attack despite being subbed off early last weekend.
Form
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs are experiencing a challenging period, having lost four straight Premier League matches. They’ve won just one of their last 13 home league games, matching the club’s worst-ever home record from the 1993-94 season. Their problems in London derbies are evident, with four home losses in this campaign—a new record.
Crystal Palace
Under Glasner’s management, Palace has gained stability, earning six points in their last three games compared to three in the previous nine. This is their third straight match against Spurs from a higher position in the table. Although they have lost 16 of their last 21 encounters with Tottenham, they won this fixture 2–0 last season and have lost just one away London derby since October.
Predicted Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Vicario; Danso, Van de Ven, Dragusin; Porro, Sarr, Palhinha, Gray; Simons; Tel, Richarlison
Crystal Palace Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Canvot, Richards, Riad; Munoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Johnson; Strand Larsen
How to Watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace?
The match will be live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK, starting coverage at 19:00 GMT before the 20:00 kick-off.
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