Crystal Palace's season has been middling, currently ninth in the English Premier League with 26 points from seven wins, five draws, and five losses. While clear of the relegation zone, they are six points adrift of the European places. This relative safety at home may temper their urgency to win, but they'll be keen to end their recent slump. Their form has dipped lately, with a 1-4 loss to Leeds United and a subsequent two-game losing streak in the league. They drew 2-2 with KuPS in the UEFA Europa Conference League, lost on penalties to Arsenal in the English Football League Cup quarter-finals after a 1-1 draw. They are winless in their last four competitive matches. Tottenham Hotspur, a traditionally strong side, have seen a significant decline this season. They sit 14th in the league with 22 points from six wins, four draws, and seven losses, only nine points above the relegation zone. The former Champions League finalists are struggling, and morale is low. Their form has plummeted recently, including a 1-2 home defeat to Liverpool, leading to a two-game losing streak. Both their attacking and defensive capabilities have faltered, with a near-complete collapse in open-play goal-scoring. However, their away record this season, with four wins, two draws, and two losses, offers a glimmer of hope.