Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Prediction 28 December 2025
🔊 Will the London derby be the highlight of the 18th round of the Premier League? Crystal Palace and Tottenham are set to clash in the final match of the round. The showdown is scheduled for December 27 at Selhurst Park. Bookmakers have the hosts as favorites: the Eagles hold a higher position in the standings and defeated Spurs twice last season. We'll delve into the teams' head-to-head record and other critical aspects of the upcoming match below.
Head-to-Head
📊 Last season was a breakthrough for Crystal Palace as they managed to outperform Tottenham in both encounters (1-0; 2-0). This marked the end of a four-match losing streak against the Spurs for the Eagles. Another interesting point to note: since 2021, in head-to-head clashes at Selhurst Park, only one team tends to find the back of the net-this has been the case in 3 of the last 4 games.
Head-to-head statistics Crystal Palace - Tottenham
Crystal Palace Team Overview
The Eagles kicked off December in style with three straight victories, but then faltered under a packed schedule. In the Premier League, they've suffered back-to-back heavy defeats, falling to Manchester City (0-3) and Leeds (1-4). Oliver Glasner's side generated a total of 3.16 xG in these matches, but struggled to find the back of the net.
The week also saw them exit the League Cup, as the Glassmakers were knocked out in the semifinals by Arsenal. Thanks to Walter Benitez, they somehow conceded just one goal in regular time, and Marc Guehi's strike in the 95th minute sent the match to a penalty shootout. However, the Eagles' goalkeeper couldn't save any of the eight spot-kicks, and Maxence Lacroix missed his attempt, resulting in a 7-8 loss.
Match Results: Crystal Palace
Tottenham Hotspur Team Overview
Tottenham continue their slide down the table, now sitting in 14th place. Thomas Frank's side have lost two consecutive matches, though each defeat had a different feel. In the previous round, the Spurs were dismantled by Nottingham Forest with a 0-3 scoreline, unable to challenge the Foresters.
However, last time out, the Londoners put up a valiant fight against Liverpool. They fell 1-2 but, despite playing with ten men from the 33rd minute, outperformed the Reds in both shots (15-8) and expected goals (1.01-1.79 xG). They even finished the match with nine men yet still contested for points until the end. Unfortunately, this didn't prevent them from setting an unwanted record-Tottenham lost 11 home matches in a calendar year for the first time in their Premier League history. Paradoxically, they appear more formidable on the road than at their home ground.
Match Results: Tottenham Hotspur
Latest news
Crystal Palace
🎙 "In a penalty shootout, it usually comes down to just one kick. I have no one to blame; everyone played their part. The first half was unfortunate, but the second was much better," stated Oliver Glasner after the match against Arsenal.
❓ Fabrizio Romano reports that Oliver Glasner does not intend to extend his contract with Crystal Palace, which expires in 2026. The insider claims it's not about the money but rather the club's goals and ideas that don't align with the Austrian manager's ambitions.
❌ The Eagles' injury list remains largely unchanged from the previous round: Chadi Riad, Daniel Munoz, Cheick Doucoure, Daichi Kamada, and Caleb Kpora are all sidelined. Chris Richards suffered a fresh injury, requiring stitches on his leg after the game against Arsenal, and it's unclear if the defender will be available. Meanwhile, Ismaila Sarr is definitely out as he represents Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Tottenham Hotspur
🎙 Thomas Frank expressed his dissatisfaction with the officiating in the match against Liverpool: "I'm proud of the team. The players gave it their all, showed character, and responded well to adversity. I don't think Simons should have been sent off. In my opinion, that was a yellow card. We stayed in the game, defended well, kept pushing forward, but then conceded. Liverpool's second goal was a major error; it shouldn't have stood."
📝 According to Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham are interested in RB Leipzig forward Yann Diomande. Recently, the Spurs sent scouts to watch him. The 19-year-old Ivorian striker has caught the attention of several European giants. In 14 Bundesliga matches this season, he has recorded 6 goals and 2 assists.
❌ As disappointing as it is, it's easier to list those available to play for Tottenham than to go through all their absences. Kota Takai, Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Radu Dragusin, Destiny Udogie-all sidelined with injuries. Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr are away at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero are suspended due to red cards received in the last round.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The officiating team, led by Jarred Gillett, will be in charge of the match. The Australian referee averages 3.6 cautions per game in the current Premier League season. We anticipate he will meet his usual numbers, issuing at least two yellow cards to the visiting team. Tottenham have received more than 1.5 yellow cards in six consecutive matches. They are the league's most penalized team, averaging 2.59 cautions per game.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Considering the number of injuries, it's hard to imagine either team maintaining a solid defense. Especially since over 2.5 goals have been scored in Tottenham's last seven away matches. We expect this trend to continue, with the match likely following a high-scoring pattern.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Throughout the season, Tottenham have averaged nearly six corners per game. Crystal Palace's average is lower at 3.76, but when playing Spurs at home, the Eagles have consistently earned over 6.5 corners in 7 of their last 8 Premier League encounters. Therefore, we have good reason to bet on over 9.5 corners. This bet has been successful in the last six league meetings between these teams.
Editorial Prediction
Crystal Palace have not been convincing in recent outings, but it's crucial to note that their tough stretch included matches against two title contenders. Against Man City at home, they certainly didn't look inferior, merely failing to capitalize on their chances. Tottenham, as mentioned, perform better away than at their own stadium, but given the numerous issues within their squad, we have little faith in Spurs. Additionally, Thomas Frank's team lacks consistency to expect two strong performances in a row from them. Our editorial team believes the hosts will prevail. Thus, the main bet is a Crystal Palace win, with a predicted score of 3-1.
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