Key Facts
- Tottenham sits in 14th place with nine points, while Crystal Palace is in 17th with seven; for both teams, this is a crucial matchup at the bottom of the table.
- Tottenham’s 2-0 win at Chelsea underscored the progress made under Roberto De Zerbi: Mathys Tel scored late, though Tottenham created few chances.
- Tottenham is missing key attacking options in Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, and Mykhaylo Mudryk, which limits De Zerbi’s options despite the team’s recent league successes.
- Eddie Nketiah secured Crystal Palace’s cup win at Fulham, but league losses to Brighton and Newcastle highlight ongoing problems in both attack and defense.
- Crystal Palace won its most recent recorded league away match at Tottenham; the bet on Palace thus has a basis, but remains risky given Tottenham’s league form.
- Crystal Palace has scored in three of its last five games; this supports the “Both Teams to Score: No” bet, even though Nketiah’s cup goal argues against it.
Match Preview
Tottenham is finding its rhythm under Roberto De Zerbi, while the pressure on Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage is mounting. The two teams will face off on Saturday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tottenham is aiming for its third consecutive Premier League win, while Palace is looking to put two league losses behind them. However, Palace won the last recorded competitive match between the two sides 3–1 in March 2026. So Tottenham’s resurgence will be put to the test right away.
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Date and time: Oct. 31, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
- Competition: Premier League (Matchday 9)
After consecutive league wins, the betting market clearly favors Tottenham. A Crystal Palace victory is therefore the risky pick, but Palace’s two most recent recorded away league matches provide reasons to bet on them anyway. The cup goal against Fulham should be factored into the “Both Teams to Score: No” bet. The clean sheet, on the other hand, makes “Over 2.5 Goals” less attractive. Both bets remain interesting, however: Palace has recently squandered chances in the league, and their defensive record also suggests the possibility of a one-sided result. Anyone looking to back the underdog should check not only the odds but also the terms of a betting bonus for new customers.
Tottenham Form & Record Check
Tottenham’s 2-0 league win at Chelsea FC was the clearest sign of progress under De Zerbi so far: The team controlled possession, kept a clean sheet, and Mathys Tel scored late. However, Tottenham didn’t create many chances, so a goal fest is by no means guaranteed. Combined with their 3-1 league win over Coventry City, this success nevertheless supports their status as favorites. The absences of Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, and Mykhaylo Mudryk limit De Zerbi’s options on offense.
Tottenham could line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Antonín Kinský in goal and Jan Paul van Hecke and Micky van de Ven at center back. Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes are slated for central midfield, while James Maddison could play behind Omar Marmoush. Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert are out with knee injuries, while Mykhaylo Mudryk is sidelined with an ankle injury. Mathys Tel is likely to start on the wing.
Crystal Palace Form & Record Check
Palace responded to their league setbacks with a 1-0 League Cup win at Fulham. Eddie Nketiah scored, giving Sage a result he can build on. In the Premier League, however, form remains a problem: the 0-5 loss at Brighton and the 0-2 defeat to Newcastle exposed a vulnerable defense and an offense that fails to capitalize on its chances. Chadi Riad is out. The clean sheet in the cup does little to alleviate the defensive concerns.
Tottenham vs. Crystal Palace Head-to-Head & Statistics
Crystal Palace, however, won both of its most recent recorded league away games at Tottenham: 3–1 in March 2026 and 2–0 in 2025. A bet on Palace therefore has some merit, but remains the riskiest choice given Tottenham’s currently stronger league form.
