Tottenham - Crystal Palace: Interesting imbalance in the corner stats

Tottenham Hotspur host Crystal Palace at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday.

Tottenham

Inconsistent and unpredictable would be a suitable description of Tottenham's season so far. The North London club resides at 9:th place with 5 points from the 4 opening games.

Statistics

When playing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last season, Tottenham created on average 5.4 corners per game and conceded on average 4.3 corners per game (a difference of +1.1 corners per game).
When facing teams from the bottom half of the table at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last season, Tottenham created on average 6.3 corners and conceded on average 3.2 corners per game (a difference of +3.1 corners per game).

In the two home games so far this season Tottenham created on average 10.0 corners per game and conceded on average 3.0 corners per game, a difference of +5.0 corners per game (against Aston Villa and Newcastle).

Crystal Palace

The South London outfit is off to a surprisingly good start to the season. After 4 games The Eagles find themselves in 4:th place with 7 points. However, the bright lift-off might have more to do with the lack of efficiency the opposition than the pure brilliance of Roy Hodgson's team.

Statistics

When on the road last season, Crystal Palace created on average 3.9 corners per game and conceded on average 6.8 corners per game (a difference of -2.9 corners per game).
When facing teams from the top half of the table on the road last season, Crystal Palace created on average 3.4 corners and conceded on average 7.7 corners per game (a difference of -4.3 corners per game). In 8 out of those 10 games Crystal Palace created less than 4 corners.
When facing top 6 teams on the road last season, Crystal Palace created on average 2.2 corners and conceded on average 8.5 corners per game (a difference of -6.3 corners per game). In 6 out of those 6 games Crystal Palace created less than 4 corners.

In the two away games so far this season Crystal Palace created on average 2.5 corners per game and conceded on average 8.0 corners per game, a difference of -5.5 corners per game (against Sheffield United and Manchester United).

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Conclusion & Betting Tips

Tottenham's possession football tend to bring about a healthy difference in the corner stats, especially at home facing teams from the bottom half of the table.
Crystal Palace often succumb to the preassure of the opposition; especially on the road facing teams from the top of the table, resulting in very few created corners.
My first Betting Tip is Crystal Palace Under 4 Corners.
Stake at 5/10 units.
My second Betting Tip is Tottenham -3 Corners (Corner Handicap!).
Stake at 3.75/10 units.

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