Palace suffered a 4-1 defeat at Leeds United last weekend. Tottenham also suffered the same fate against Liverpool, losing 2-1 at home.
Palace are now suffering from the rigours of the hectic schedule, collecting just nine points from their last six league games. A raft of injuries has compounded their woes.
Palace have not won any of their last three home games (D1, L2), but will be confident of returning to winning ways against a poor Spurs side.
Tottenham have claimed just one win out of their last eight matches and have been poor at both ends of the pitch.
Manager Thomas Frank faces immense scrutiny heading into this fixture, with Spurs just sitting four points above the drop zone.
Spurs have dominated Palace in the Premier League era, winning 19 and drawing seven of their 32 meetings.
Crystal Palace will be without Ismaila Sarr due to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Chris RichardsDaniel Munoz, Daichi Kamada, Chadi Riad, Caleb Korha and Cheick Doucoure’s sidelined.
Spurs also have a lengthy injury list, including James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, Destiny Udogie and Kota Takai.
Yves Bissouma and Pape Sarr will be absent due to AFCON, while Xavi Simons and captain Cristian Romero are suspended.
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Dean Henderson, Marc Guehi, Maxence Lacroix, Jaydee Canvot, Nathaniel Clyne, Tyrell Mitchell, Adam Wharton, Jefferson Lerma, Eddie Nketiah, Yeremy Pino, Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Vicario Will, Spence Djed, Veno’s Mick, Frogs, Prairie, Bentancur, Grey, Grey Mohammed, Bergvall, Wilson Odobert, Randol Kolo Muani.
While recent results have not been favourable for Palace, we still expect them to win 2-1.
Stats from transfermarkt.com & whosocored.com.
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