Played: final score 2–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Tottenham welcome Crystal Palace on 31 October 2026 · 17:30 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London), and the referee is M. Oliver. Tottenham (58%) are our favourites for this one. Read on for our tip, the estimated probabilities, team news and a full analysis.
Wins: Crystal Palace win, a draw. Stake back: Crystal Palace lose by 1. Loses: Crystal Palace lose by 2 or more.
Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Tottenham lie 9th, having collected 12 points after 9 matches (3W 3D 3L); Crystal Palace lie 18th, having collected 7 points (2W 1D 6L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Tottenham average 1.0 goals for and 1.3 against, compared with 1.1 for and 2.4 against for Crystal Palace.
- Form in the competition. Tottenham: 2W 3D 3L, goals 8–10; Crystal Palace: 2W 1D 5L, goals 9–19.
- Head to head. In 29 previous meetings, Tottenham have taken 19 wins to Crystal Palace's 7 wins, plus 3 draws; the goal tally stands at 42–20.
What to expect
In our view Tottenham hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 1–1 (10.5%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.50), which we give a 64% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 56%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 56%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 29; Tottenham 19 wins, 3 draws, Crystal Palace 7 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.1 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Tottenham 8–10, Crystal Palace 9–19.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 56%.
- Unavailable: Tottenham 6, Crystal Palace 5.
Alternative tip: Over 2.5 goals
Another angle: Over 2.5 goals (probability 56%, top price 1.73). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Tottenham: T. Adarabioyo, R. Bentancur, L. Bergvall, M. Mudryk, W. Odobert, X. Simons. Crystal Palace will be without: C. Riad, I. Sarr, T. Tomiyasu, J. Larsen, Q. Timber. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 1.72 | 4.50 | 5.60 |
| Market average | 1.64 | 4.08 | 5.00 |
| Lowest odds | 1.47 | 3.90 | 4.75 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.23 | 1.21 | 78.3% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.73 | 1.69 | 56.3% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.27 | 2.18 | 43.7% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.75 | 2.66 | 35.6% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.70 | 1.67 | 55.7% |
| BTTS – no | 2.15 | 2.10 | 44.3% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 31/10/26, 17:22. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 5.6%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Tottenham 1–1 Crystal Palace, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Tottenham 9th (12 points), Crystal Palace 18th (7 points).
- Form in the competition: Tottenham 2W 3D 3L (8:10), Crystal Palace 2W 1D 5L (9:19).
- H2H: 29 matches: Tottenham 19W 3D 7L, goals 42–20.
- Absences: Tottenham 6, Crystal Palace 5.
Who will win Tottenham vs Crystal Palace?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: injuries and missing players
Tottenham
- T. Adarabioyocalf injury · will miss the match
- R. Bentancurred card · will miss the match
- L. Bergvallknee injury · will miss the match
- M. Mudrykankle injury · will miss the match
- W. Odobertknee injury · will miss the match
- X. Simonsknee injury · will miss the match
Crystal Palace
- C. Riadknee injury · will miss the match
- I. Sarrgroin injury · will miss the match
- T. Tomiyasucalf injury · will miss the match
- J. Larsenankle injury · doubtful
- Q. Timberhamstring injury · doubtful
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 8-0-1 | 14:5 | 24 | |
| 2 | 9 | 7-0-2 | 20:10 | 21 | |
| 3 | 9 | 6-1-2 | 24:7 | 19 | |
| 4 | 9 | 5-1-3 | 19:15 | 16 | |
| 5 | 10 | 4-4-2 | 12:10 | 16 | |
| 6 | 9 | 4-3-2 | 11:9 | 15 | |
| 7 | 9 | 3-5-1 | 16:9 | 14 | |
| 8 | 9 | 3-3-3 | 14:13 | 12 | |
| 9 | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:10 | 12 | |
| 10 | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:13 | 12 | |
| 11 | 9 | 2-5-2 | 11:10 | 11 | |
| 12 | 9 | 2-5-2 | 9:8 | 11 | |
| 13 | 9 | 3-2-4 | 12:15 | 11 | |
| 14 | 9 | 3-2-4 | 14:18 | 11 | |
| 15 | 9 | 2-3-4 | 9:11 | 9 | |
| 16 | 10 | 3-0-7 | 10:19 | 9 | |
| 17 | 9 | 1-4-4 | 10:15 | 7 | |
| 18 | 9 | 2-1-6 | 9:21 | 7 | |
| 19 | 9 | 1-3-5 | 6:12 | 6 | |
| 20 | 9 | 1-2-6 | 7:17 | 5 |
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Tottenham vs Crystal Palace?
Crystal Palace +1 (Asian handicap) (1.96); Under 3.5 goals (1.50).
Who will win Tottenham vs Crystal Palace?
Our estimate gives Tottenham a 58% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Crystal Palace 19%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 31 October 2026 at 17:30, venue Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Referee: M. Oliver.
Who will be missing?
Tottenham: T. Adarabioyo, R. Bentancur, L. Bergvall, M. Mudryk, W. Odobert, X. Simons. Crystal Palace: C. Riad, I. Sarr, T. Tomiyasu, J. Larsen, Q. Timber. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 56% (odds 1.73) and under 2.5 goals at 44% (odds 2.27).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 56% (odds 1.70).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 1–1 (10.5%), then 1–0 (10.5%) and 2–1 (9.9%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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