Crystal Palace v Stoke predictions: Palace may need patience against Potters

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Crystal Palace v Stoke in the FA Cup fifth round on Tuesday.

Where to watch

BBC red button & BBC iPlayer, 7.30pm Tuesday

Best bet

Draw-Crystal Palace double result
1pt 16-5 Betfair

Match preview

Crystal Palace have been leading at half-time in their last two Premier League matches, a 4-1 win at Watford and a 1-1 draw at home to Burnley on Saturday, but they may have to wait until after the break to assert themselves against Stoke in the FA Cup.

Fast starts have been a rarity for Palace this season and 65 per cent of their league goals have been scored in the second half of matches.

That tally was boosted by Wilfried Zaha's brace in the 85th and 90th minute at Watford and Championship visitors Stoke could struggle to cope with Palace's pacy forwards as the game goes on.

The Potters conceded twice in the last seven minutes of Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth and have shipped seven second-half goals in their last four league matches.

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