Tudor says he saw enough despite Tottenham's 3-1 collapse after Micky van de Ven’s red card. With Spurs now just one point above the relegation zone and bookmakers pricing relegation at 19/10 (≈35%), punters may favour backing Spurs to go down or hedge with Liverpool draw/Spurs loss markets ahead of the Anfield trip.
Tottenham’s crisis deepens after home collapse to Crystal Palace
Tottenham slipped to a shock 3-1 defeat at home as they crumbled following Micky van de Ven’s sending off. Spurs had led 1-0 but collapsed after the dismissal, leaving Igor Tudor without a win in his first three games in charge and the club perilously close to the relegation zone.
Key moments that shaped the game
The red card was the decisive turning point. Down to ten men, Tottenham lost control and failed to handle Palace’s momentum. The sending off altered the game plan and exposed defensive frailties, with Palace scoring twice to overturn the deficit and seal a statement win.
Tudor: cautious optimism amid turmoil
Igor Tudor insisted he saw positive signs despite the result. "It might sound strange, I believe more after this game than I believed before," he said, adding that he must "choose the right guys" to steer the club in the direction he wants. On his job security, Tudor offered no clarity when asked about the next fixture, replying: "No comment on that question."
Squad issues and expectations
Tudor pointed to absences hampering the side and suggested the team will improve as players return. For now, the squad looks fragile under pressure, and tactical choices following the red card raised questions about adaptability and leadership on the pitch.
Relegation odds and betting outlook
Bookmakers have shifted to reflect Tottenham’s precarious position: relegation odds stand at 19/10, implying roughly a 35% chance of demotion. That move is likely to influence betting markets, with some punters backing Spurs to be relegated and others seeking hedges — for example, wagering on Liverpool to beat Tottenham, or taking draw/away-loss handicap markets to manage risk.
What’s next: a daunting trip to Anfield
Spurs face Liverpool at Anfield next, a fixture that now carries heavy consequences for the club’s survival hopes.
Tottenham's relegation worries deepen with defeat by Crystal Palace
With the cushion above the drop zone shrinking, each result will intensify the scrutiny on Tudor and the squad, and may prompt boardroom decisions if form does not improve quickly.
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