Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace Predictions

Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace Preview: Spurs Target Third Straight Win as Eagles Struggle. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Tottenham Hotspur will aim to extend their Premier League revival when they welcome Crystal Palace to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening.

Three Punchy Stats

• 19 goals conceded: Palace possess the Premier League’s leakiest defence after eight matches.
• Eight points from five: Tottenham’s recent league return highlights their improving form.
• Two successive away wins: Palace have beaten Spurs on their last two visits to North London.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side have finally found some momentum after a difficult start to the campaign, recording consecutive victories over Coventry City and Chelsea.

Palace arrive in contrasting circumstances, with Pierre Sage facing mounting pressure following successive league defeats and a worrying defensive collapse.

However, the Eagles have won their last two visits to Spurs, suggesting this London derby may prove less straightforward than the teams’ recent results indicate.

Tottenham’s revival gathers momentum

After going six Premier League matches without victory, Tottenham have responded with a 3-1 home win over Coventry and an impressive 2-0 triumph at Stamford Bridge.

The Chelsea result was particularly significant, representing Spurs’ first league victory there without conceding for 40 years.

De Zerbi’s team have collected eight points from their last five league matches, climbing to 14th and moving within two points of the top six.

That narrow gap illustrates how quickly their position could improve, although sitting only three points above the relegation zone also underlines the importance of maintaining momentum.

Tottenham are now chasing three consecutive top-flight victories for the first time since February 2025.

Their home record presents another challenge. Spurs have not recorded back-to-back Premier League wins at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since November 2024.

De Zerbi can nevertheless draw encouragement from his personal record against Palace, having remained unbeaten across four managerial meetings, winning twice and drawing twice.

Palace’s defensive problems increase pressure

Crystal Palace’s situation is considerably more troubling.

Sage has overseen five defeats in his opening eight Premier League fixtures, with the Eagles conceding a division-high 19 goals.

Their recent performances have been particularly damaging, suffering a 5-0 defeat against Brighton before losing 2-0 at home to Newcastle.

Those results have left Palace 17th, with their defensive vulnerability becoming an increasingly serious concern.

Since their league victory over Fulham in December 2025, Palace have suffered 17 Premier League defeats and conceded 58 goals, both divisional highs over that period.

Wednesday’s 1-0 EFL Cup victory at Fulham offered some relief, ending a five-match sequence without a clean sheet.

Whether that improvement carries into the league remains the central question.

Palace can at least take confidence from their recent record in North London, having won their previous two visits to Tottenham, including last season’s 3-1 success.

Team news and predicted line-ups

Tottenham remain without suspended midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, while Destiny Udogie, Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, Savio and Mykhaylo Mudryk are sidelined through injury.

James Maddison is doubtful after experiencing groin discomfort against Chelsea, with Lucas Bergvall and Tosin Adarabioyo requiring fitness assessments.

Conor Gallagher could consequently feature in midfield, while Pedro Porro is an option at right-back.

For Palace, Ismaila Sarr, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Chadi Riad remain unavailable. Quinten Timber and Jorgen Strand Larsen could return, while Eddie Nketiah is pushing for another opportunity following his cup winner.

Tottenham possible XI: Kinsky; Porro, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Robertson; Gallagher, Fernandes, Tonali; Kudus, Marmoush, Tel.

Crystal Palace possible XI: Henderson; Canvot, Disasi, Richards; Khalaili, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Pino, Nketiah; Mateta.

Key battle: Kudus against Palace’s defence

Mohammed Kudus could prove particularly influential against a Palace defence struggling to contain opponents.

The Tottenham attacker tested Chelsea’s goalkeeper last weekend and has drawn at least two fouls in three of his previous six league appearances.

Jaydee Canvot, meanwhile, committed two fouls in each of Palace’s last two away league fixtures.

That potential individual contest could become important if Tottenham consistently isolate Kudus against Palace’s defensive line.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace prediction

Tottenham enter this contest with greater confidence, improved results and home advantage.

Palace’s midweek clean sheet offers encouragement, but their defensive record suggests they could struggle against Spurs’ increasingly effective attacking players.

The visitors’ recent success at this ground deserves respect, although Tottenham’s momentum makes the hosts favourites to secure another important victory.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Crystal Palace.

📊 Market Explainer

Main Tip

Win & Both Teams to Score

Selection: Tottenham to win and both teams to score. The selected team must win in normal time and both teams must score. If the selected team draws or loses, or either side fails to score, the bet loses.

Correct Score Tip

Correct Score Market

Selection: Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace 2-1. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.

🎯 Pick 1: Tottenham to win and both teams to score @ 15/8

Tottenham’s recent revival provides a solid foundation for a home victory, while Crystal Palace’s historical success in North London makes the both teams to score element viable. Roberto De Zerbi’s side have collected eight points from their last five league fixtures, lifting them to 14th and building crucial momentum. Back-to-back victories over Coventry City (3-1) and Chelsea (2-0) illustrate a team finding their attacking rhythm. Against a Palace side that have conceded a division-high 19 goals in eight Premier League matches, the hosts have a clear avenue to secure maximum points on home soil.

The combination of Tottenham’s offensive form and Palace’s defensive vulnerability creates a distinct mismatch. Pierre Sage has overseen five league defeats this term, including a heavy 5-0 away loss to Brighton and a 2-0 home defeat against Newcastle. The Eagles have struggled desperately to keep opponents out, conceding 58 times while suffering 17 defeats since December 2025. With Tottenham attacker Mohammed Kudus testing the Chelsea goalkeeper last weekend and consistently drawing fouls, the hosts are well placed to exploit those gaps in the defensive line.

The greatest threat to this combined selection is Palace’s recent lack of scoring output, highlighted by consecutive domestic blanks against Brighton and Newcastle. However, the visitors have won their last two trips to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, including a 3-1 success last season. That specific venue precedent, combined with Tottenham’s own need to maintain distance from the relegation zone, suggests an open contest where the visitors can contribute a goal in defeat, fulfilling both conditions of this combined market.

🎯 Tactical Indicators

• Tottenham have collected eight points from their last five league matches.
• Crystal Palace possess the division's worst defensive record, conceding 19 times in eight games.
• Palace have won their last two away fixtures against Tottenham, including a 3-1 victory.

Risk Factor: Crystal Palace secured a 1-0 EFL Cup victory over Fulham in midweek, which may signal a tighter defensive approach limiting Tottenham's scoring.

⚔️ Pick 2: Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace 2-1 @ 13/2

A 2-1 home victory aligns neatly with Tottenham’s recent output and Crystal Palace’s defensive struggles. De Zerbi’s men scored three times against Coventry before adding two at Stamford Bridge, establishing a reliable scoring rate during their current revival. They face an opposition backline that has shipped 19 goals in just eight league games. That defensive record leaves Palace conceding well over two goals per match on average, providing explicit support for Tottenham finding the net at least twice in front of their own supporters.

For the visitors to contribute exactly one goal, they must breach a Tottenham defence that just recorded a rare away clean sheet against Chelsea. However, Spurs have struggled to string positive home results together, having failed to record back-to-back league victories at this stadium since November 2024. Furthermore, Palace bring genuine precedent from their recent visits to North London. Having scored three times here last season to secure a 3-1 victory, the Eagles have proven they can navigate this specific away fixture, giving them a credible route to a solitary goal despite their wider league difficulties.

The primary risk to a 2-1 exact scoreline lies in Palace’s midweek EFL Cup victory over Fulham. That 1-0 win ended a five-match run without a clean sheet, hinting at potential defensive improvement under Sage. Should that newfound resilience carry into the Premier League this weekend, it could limit Tottenham’s scoring ceiling. Nevertheless, with De Zerbi pursuing three consecutive top-flight wins for the first time since February 2025, the hosts have the motivation and recent form to edge a narrow, competitive fixture.