Tottenham v Crystal Palace betting tips, predictions, odds and free bets (FA Cup - 21.2.2016)

Tuesday, 20 October 2020 18:11
Written by David Bet

Tottenham Hotspur host Crystal Palace at White Hart Lane on Sunday with a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals up for grabs? Who will go through? Read below our TOTTENHAM v CRYSTAL PALACE betting preview with betting tips, expert predictions, team news, probable lineups, best odds, bonuses & no deposit free bets on the match!

TOTTENHAM v CRYSTAL PALACE BETTING PREVIEW

After five consecutive wins in all competitions, Tottenham's winning run came to an end on Thursday night as Spurs recorded a 1-1 away draw against Fiorentina in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 clash. Anyway, they willl be full of confidence as they beat 2-1 Manchester City at Etihad Stadium a result that lift them in 2ns position, just two points off league leaders Leicester.

Mauricio Pochettino is expected to make a number of changes after Thursday's Europa League duty. Harry Kane, Mousa Dembele and Eric Dier were left out for the Fiorentina match, but all three are expected to return. Michel Vorm will continue in goal with Hugo Lloris sidelined due to a shoulder injury. Kyle Walker and Ben Davies could be preferred to Kieran Trippier and Ben Davies as right and left back while Chadli should replace Dele Alli as offensive midfielder. Jan Vertonghen and Clinton N'Jie both remain long-term absentees.

Crystal Palace only registered one win in their last seven games in all competitions and their two FA Cup wins represent their only victories in the last 11 fixtures.They have not collected all three points in the top flight since winning 2-1 at Stoke City on December 19, and have been beaten on six occasions and went on a five-game run without finding the back of the net.

Alan Pardew could be boosted by the return of Yannick Bolasie, who has not featured since mid-December. Bakary Sako also is in contention after recovering from a harmstring injury while Dwight Gayle and Joe Ledley could both return. Pape Souare is suspended and Joel Ward is set to start at left-back. Emmanuel Adebayor and Connor Wickham are expected to lead the line.

Spurs have defeated Crystal Palace in their two league meetings this season. The Lilywhites recorded a 1-0 victory when the two sides met in the Premier League at White Hart Lane earlier this season and were 3-1 winners against the Eagles in the Premier League at Selhurst Park on 23 January. Furthemore, they are undefeated in their last 5 home matches against the Eagles in all competitions.