Tottenham vs Crystal Palace Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 31 October 2026
🔊 A fiercely contested London derby in the ninth round of the Premier League takes place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tottenham and Crystal Palace have both had extremely inconsistent starts to the season and currently sit in the lower half of the table, desperately trying to pull away from the danger zone. The hosts under Roberto De Zerbi are still finding their feet, while the visitors are under considerable pressure due to repeated defensive lapses. Tottenham's attacking threat against Crystal Palace's counter-attacking boldness makes for a combination that should keep the tension high until the final whistle.
Long without a draw
📊 Recent head-to-head history has produced no draws whatsoever - across their last 11 meetings, the two sides have never shared the spoils. Crystal Palace have also become a particularly awkward opponent for Spurs, winning three of the last four encounters between them, including a convincing 3-1 at this same ground earlier in the year. The statistics point to high scoring, with both sides regularly going over.
Head-to-head statistics Tottenham - Crystal Palace
Attacking form
Tottenham come into this match in good spirits: they may sit 14th in the table with nine points, but the last two rounds have brought convincing wins for Spurs. Roberto De Zerbi's side have finally started converting their chances in attack, scoring eight goals across their last four league matches. They are consistent in front of goal, enjoy plenty of possession and build their play through sustained positional pressure. If the opening rounds were full of disappointment, this is a different team now.
That said, Tottenham's defence regularly makes costly errors under pressure, which has led to 10 goals conceded since the start of the campaign. In five of their eight matches, they have allowed opponents to score. The result is that, after nine rounds, they have conceded more than they have scored. Keeping things tight against Crystal Palace will not be straightforward, as the Eagles are not afraid to push forward and leave space in behind.
Match Results: Tottenham Hotspur
Crisis in defence
Crystal Palace are having one of their worst starts in decades, sitting 17th with seven points from eight matches - two wins, one draw and five defeats. The main problem for Pierre Sage's side is a complete defensive collapse: they have conceded 19 goals in eight league rounds, the worst record in the Premier League. The manager is already on the brink of the sack, and a recent 0-2 defeat to Newcastle has only made things worse.
Their start in European competition has been equally poor - two matches without a win, a 2-3 loss to Lyon and a 2-2 draw with Beşiktaş. The one bright spot has been reaching the League Cup quarter-final, where they will host Sunderland. Crystal Palace's attack works in bursts and is capable of causing problems for any top side. Away from home, Palace are forced to sit back, relying on wide breaks and set pieces.
Match Results: Crystal Palace
Latest news
Tottenham Hotspur
⛔️ Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended for three consecutive matches after receiving a straight red card. Savinho is recovering well and is planning to return after the November international break. Wilson Odobert continues his long-term recovery from an ACL rupture. Xavi Simons is speeding up his recovery from ACL surgery and is closing in on a return to the squad. Mykhailo Mudryk will be out for a few more weeks as he continues to recover from an ankle injury sustained in training.
❓ James Maddison's groin injury is not serious, but his participation in Saturday's match is in doubt. Destiny Udogie (knee injury) has no clear return date as yet. Tosin Adarabioyo picked up a muscle injury in the match against Coventry on 19 October and missed the subsequent game against Chelsea, but the centre-back could return this weekend.
Crystal Palace
❌ Chadi Riad is expected to be out for an extended period after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. Ismaila Sarr (groin injury) remains unavailable as he continues to have health problems. Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf injury) is out until after the next international break.
❓ Quinten Timber is close to returning from a hamstring injury that caused him to miss recent matches. Jørgen Larsen (ankle injury) is due to rejoin team training after working individually, which would put him in contention for Saturday's match.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
The high tempo of a London derby will inevitably produce plenty of physical challenges. Crystal Palace's defenders, under pressure from Tottenham Hotspur's technical attack, will regularly resort to tactical fouls. The emotional nature of a derby tends to show itself in these fixtures, with players more prone to losing their composure and stepping over the line. The prediction is Total Yellow Cards - Over 3.5, priced at 1.65*.
⚽ Goals Prediction
Both sides have serious defensive reliability issues and regularly make costly errors. Given the historical trend in head-to-head meetings and the visitors' strong motivation to make up for past failures, this should be an open, end-to-end game. The prediction is Both Teams to Score - Yes, priced at 1.7*.
🚩 Corner Kick Prediction
At home, Tottenham dominate possession and attack heavily down the flanks. Against Crystal Palace, that is likely to produce a high volume of deflections and balls forced behind for corners. In 9 of Tottenham's last 10 home matches, the total corners market went over 10.5. In a match where Spurs will be the dominant side, their individual corner tally becomes the most logical angle to target. The prediction is Tottenham Hotspur Team Total Corners - Over 5.5, priced at 1.47*.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editor's Pick
This London derby should make for an entertaining watch. The hosts are gradually finding their attacking rhythm under De Zerbi and will look to extend their home winning run. Crystal Palace are in a troubled state right now due to their dismal defensive performances, but in derbies the Eagles tend to fight to the end and are capable of finding chances in front of goal against a Tottenham Hotspur backline that is far from watertight. Expect an open game with plenty of chances, where the quality of the hosts' attackers in the final third could prove the decisive factor. The main prediction is Total Goals - Over 2.5. Correct score prediction: 2-1.
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