Crystal Palace are aiming to complete a first league-double of Spurs since 1907; the pair were in the Western League, part of the third-tier, at the time.
This is largely due to the fact the Eagles have lost each of their last eight visits to Tottenham, their most-recent league victory in N17 coming in 1997.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace preview
After an historic night in the Arctic Circle, it's back to league business for Tottenham Hotspur. On Thursday, having won the first leg 3-1, Spurs reached the Europa League Final by beating Bodø/Glimt 2-0 in Northern Norway; Dominic Solanke and then Pedro Porro the quick-fire scorers at Aspmyra.
So, Spurs will now face Manchester United in the final in Bilbao in just ten days time, 90 minutes away from their first silverware in 17 years, and a spot in next season's Champions League too.
Ange Postecoglou infamously declared that he always wins a trophy in his second season; he might just deliver that manifesto promise, you know!
This is all despite the fact Tottenham are 16th in the Premier League, without a win in four, their sole victory in nine matches coming against rock-bottom Southampton. Spurs have already tasted defeat 19 times in the league this season, their highest tally for 90 years, so will they prevent that figure from rising further come Sunday afternoon?
Similarly, Crystal Palace also have a huge cup final on the horizon, facing Manchester City in the FA Cup Final next Saturday, seeking to win major silverware for the very first time in the club's 164-year history. Despite the fact that huge Wembley date looms large, Oliver Glasner will not tolerate any slacking off, seeking to build momentum.
The Eagles were most-recently in action on Monday night, holding Nottingham Forest to a 1-1 draw at Selhurst, with Eberechi Eze firing them in front from the penalty spot, only to concede soon after. This means Palace are without a win in five, having won four of five outings immediately beforehand, but can they upset and fatigued Tottenham in this London derby on Sunday?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 66.
- Tottenham Hotspur Wins: 37. Draws: 15. Crystal Palace Wins: 14.
Tottenham Hotspur team news
Ange Postecoglou heavily rotated at West Ham last weekend, making eight changes, very much prioritising the Europa League, so it'll be interesting to see what he does here. First and foremost, Lucas Bergvall and James Maddison will both be out for the rest of the season, a big blow with the final in mind, joining Radu Drăgușin, Timo Werner and Son Heung-min in the treatment room, although there is optimism that the club captain will be available in Bilbao.
If Postecoglou does choose to rotate again, following a five hour flight in the early hours of Friday morning, Ben Davies, Kevin Danso, Djed Spence, Archie Gray, Pape Matar Sarr, Mathys Tel and last Sunday's scorer Wilson Odobert are set to return to the lineup.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace: (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Danso, Davies, Spence; Matar Sarr, Gray, Odobert, Kuluševski, Moore; Tel.
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With Maddison and Bergvall sidelined, Spurs supporters will be desperate for Dejan Kuluševski to rediscover his early-season form. The Swede has ten goals to his name in this campaign, but only one those has come in 2025, this scorer at Portman Road all the way back on 22 February.
Crystal Palace team news
Consistency of selection continues to be key for Oliver Glasner, who is expected to name an unchanged lineup for a third match in a row. This'll see Daichi Kamada keep his place in midfield, chosen over Jefferson Lerma and Will Hughes. Chadi Riad and Cheick Doucouré remain injured.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur: (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Guéhi, Lacroix; Muñoz, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze, Mateta.
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Jean-Philippe Mateta was the only scorer in the reverse fixture, Palace's first win of the season would you believe, coming as late as 27 October. The Frenchman has 17 goals to his name throughout this campaign, so will he add to this tally?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace prediction
We are backing Crystal Palace for victory in this London derby, with the Eagles surely fancying their chances of beating a fatigued and distracted Spurs side: Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Crystal Palace.
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How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace on TV
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace on live stream
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace takes place on Sunday 11 May 2025, with kick off at 14:15 (BST), 9:15 (EDT) & 6:15 (PDT).