Tottenham Hotspur is enduring the worst Premier League campaign in the club’s history, finishing 17th last season. Currently, they find themselves just one point above the relegation zone and have not won a Premier League match in 2026. Their last outing ended in a 2-1 defeat against Fulham, marking ten games without a win in the league.
Current Situation
In a significant blow to Crystal Palace, Jean-Philippe Mateta will be sidelined for the match against Tottenham Hotspur due to injury. This absence adds to the challenges faced by the team, as they will also be without Cheick Doucoure and Eddie Nketiah due to injuries. Additionally, Maxence Lacroix is suspended for the upcoming match.
Despite these setbacks, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner remains optimistic about Mateta’s recovery. He expressed hope that the player could return to action before the international break at the end of March. Glasner stated, “Now we are starting the crunch time in the UEFA Conference League. We are starting the crunch time in the Premier League. We are on top of it.”
Looking Ahead
Crystal Palace currently sits 14th in the league with 35 points and has managed to win two of their last four league games. As they prepare to face a struggling Tottenham side, Glasner emphasized the importance of the home advantage, saying, “We have had a good, short period to prepare for this game. I saw the guys reacting well and we need to be optimistic for the game, playing at home against a good team, but in our stadium with our fans so we want to do a good game tomorrow.”
As the match approaches, the focus will be on how both teams adapt to their respective challenges. With Mateta’s absence, Crystal Palace will need to find alternative strategies to secure a positive result against a desperate Tottenham side seeking to end their winless streak.