Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips – Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace Statistical Preview
Tottenham Hotspur enter this fixture averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 goals conceded per match, presenting a distinct contrast to Crystal Palace’s record of 1.0 goal scored and 2.4 conceded per match. On Saturday, 31 Oct 2026 at 17:30 UTC, both teams meet following mixed sequences across all competitions. Bookmakers place the home side as favorites at odds of 1.52, but market pricing requires thorough evaluation against calculated probabilities.
Tottenham Hotspur Scoring Trends and Recent Form
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-24 | Premier League | Chelsea | 2-0 | Win |
| 2026-10-19 | Premier League | Coventry | 3-1 | Win |
| 2026-10-10 | Premier League | Manchester United | 1-1 | Draw |
| 2026-09-19 | Premier League | Aston Villa | 2-3 | Loss |
| 2026-09-15 | League Cup | Liverpool | 1-3 | Loss |
Tottenham Hotspur have accumulated two wins, one draw, and two defeats in their past five matches across all competitions, resulting in a form record of WWDLL. Recent results display positive momentum in domestic fixtures, including a 2-0 win over Chelsea and a 3-1 victory against Coventry. However, conceding 1.6 goals per game highlights ongoing defensive gaps despite recent back-to-back victories.
Crystal Palace Defensive Metrics and Form Breakdown
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | League Cup | Fulham | 1-0 | Win |
| 2026-10-25 | Premier League | Newcastle | 0-2 | Loss |
| 2026-10-22 | UEFA Europa League | Beşiktaş | 2-2 | Draw |
| 2026-10-18 | Premier League | Brighton | 0-5 | Loss |
| 2026-10-15 | UEFA Europa League | Lyon | 2-3 | Loss |
Crystal Palace hold a form record of WLDLL across their last five matches in all competitions, securing one win, one draw, and three losses. Defensive instability has affected performance levels, with the team allowing an average of 2.4 goals per match while scoring 1.0 goal per game. A 1-0 League Cup win against Fulham halted a four-match winless streak that included a 0-5 defeat to Brighton and a 2-2 draw with Beşiktaş.
Head-to-Head Record and Statistics
Head-to-head history across the last six meetings shows three wins for Tottenham Hotspur and three wins for Crystal Palace, with zero draws recorded. The most recent encounter on 5 March 2026 resulted in a 3-1 victory for Crystal Palace, following a 1-0 win for Tottenham Hotspur in December 2025. Neither side has managed sustained control in this matchup, resulting in an even split across recent fixtures.
| Date | Competition | Match | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Premier League | Tottenham vs Crystal Palace | 1-3 | Crystal Palace |
| 2025-12-28 | Premier League | Crystal Palace vs Tottenham | 0-1 | Tottenham |
| 2025-05-11 | Premier League | Tottenham vs Crystal Palace | 0-2 | Crystal Palace |
| 2024-10-27 | Premier League | Crystal Palace vs Tottenham | 1-0 | Crystal Palace |
| 2024-03-02 | Premier League | Tottenham vs Crystal Palace | 3-1 | Tottenham |
| 2023-10-27 | Premier League | Crystal Palace vs Tottenham | 1-2 | Tottenham |
Predicted Lineups and Injury Updates
Tottenham Hotspur – Predicted XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | M. Dúbravka |
| Defender | Pedro Porro |
| Defender | M. van de Ven |
| Defender | J. van Hecke |
| Defender | A. Robertson |
| Midfielder | S. Tonali |
| Defender | A. Gray |
| Midfielder | M. Kudus |
| Midfielder | D. Kulusevski |
| Attacker | Sávio |
| Attacker | D. Solanke |
Crystal Palace – Predicted XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | D. Henderson |
| Defender | Óscar Mingueza |
| Defender | A. Disasi |
| Defender | C. Richards |
| Midfielder | T. Mitchell |
| Midfielder | A. Wharton |
| Midfielder | C. Doucouré |
| Midfielder | D. Kamada |
| Attacker | Yeremy Pino |
| Attacker | D. McNeil |
| Attacker | J. Mateta |
Team News
Tottenham Hotspur absences: R. Bentancur, M. Mudryk, W. Odobert, X. Simons, T. Adarabioyo, L. Bergvall, J. Maddison, D. Udogie.
Crystal Palace absences: C. Riad, T. Tomiyasu, J. Larsen, I. Sarr, Q. Timber.
Market Odds and Expected Value Analysis
Calculated model probabilities assess Tottenham Hotspur at a 60% chance of winning, a draw at 22%, and a Crystal Palace victory at 18%. Converting the home win odds of 1.52 implies a 65.8% probability, which sits above our model estimate and results in an expected value of -8.8%. The draw odds of 4.3 represent an implied probability of 23.3% (-5.4% expected value), while Crystal Palace at 5.1 yields an implied probability of 19.6% (-8.2% expected value). Because all three standard outcome selections hold negative expected return figures, no option passes our value threshold.
| Market | Selection | Odds | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result | Tottenham Hotspur | 1.52 | No value |
| Draw | Draw | 4.3 | No value |
| Match Result | Crystal Palace | 5.1 | No value |
Model Probability and Recommendation
Model projections position Tottenham Hotspur as the likeliest outcome based on underlying performance data and higher average scoring rates. However, with bookmaker odds pricing Tottenham Hotspur below true mathematical value, taking a selection in the 1X2 market offers a negative expected yield. The optimal decision based on strict probability analysis is to pass on a selection.
| Predicted Score | Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Crystal Palace |
| Most Likely Result | Home Win |
| Recommended Bet | No bet – no value vs odds |
How This Prediction Was Made
This prediction was prepared by Oliver Grant. The pick combines Oliver’s experience following European football with data gathered for this specific match. Data used: each team’s last five results, head-to-head history, injury and suspension news, pre-match odds, our own outcome probabilities.
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