Crystal Palace faces tight matches as scoring struggles continue in 2024-25 season

Crystal Palace has had a mixed start to the 2024-25 season, with only one win in their first nine games. Most matches have been closely contested, with 92% of their minutes spent in tight scorelines, second only to Fulham. The team has struggled to score, netting just 21 goals, the second fewest outside the relegation zone. Changes in the squad, including the sale of key players, have impacted their attacking performance, leading to a lack of decisive wins. Despite recent improvements, Palace's defense remains vulnerable, and they have drawn five of their last nine matches. Without further squad strengthening, they are likely to continue facing tight games as they aim to move up the league table.