Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur will return to Premier League action on Sunday at Selhurst Park in their first fixture after Christmas, with both in need of a positive result.
The Eagles come into the match on the back of a penalty-shootout defeat in the EFL Cup against Arsenal on Tuesday, and they are eighth in the league with 26 points, though they are still four points in front of 14th-placed Tottenham.
Contents
- 1 Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction: Vulnerable defences
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Crystal Palace predicted to win by the bookmakers
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Eagles on top of Spurs recently
- 4 Crystal Palace preview: Too many poor results
- 5 Tottenham Hotspur preview: Thomas Frank under pressure
- 6 Player to watch: Adam Wharton
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction: Vulnerable defences
Key stats
- Crystal Palace conceded more goals in their last four matches (10) than than they had in their prior eight games (eight).
- Tottenham Hotspur have conceded at least two goals in seven of their past nine fixtures.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in nine of Tottenham’s last ten games in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
With both teams having fared poorly at the back in recent weeks, it would not be surprising if multiple goals were scored on the weekend at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace boast the advantage of a home crowd, and they have shown that they are capable of playing better from a defensive perspective, so perhaps Spurs will find it difficult to claim any points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Crystal Palace predicted to win by the bookmakers
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.4) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.1) – 32.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Crystal Palace are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 44.4%, and the bookmakers have given the travelling side a 32.3% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Eagles on top of Spurs recently
Crystal Palace claimed victory in both of the clubs' two Premier League encounters in 2024-25, winning 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in May, and winning 1-0 at home in October.
It should be noted that Spurs had emerged triumphant in the teams' previous five meetings, while also avoiding defeat in 10 of their 11 clashes prior to 2024-25.
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Crystal Palace preview: Too many poor results
Oliver Glasner's men were beaten 4-1 by Leeds United last weekend in the Premier League, and they have lost three and drawn one of their past four matches in all competitions.
There were some concerns about striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who has struggled with a knee injury for some time, but he played against Arsenal and could be ready to feature on Sunday.
Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK), Canvot, Lacroix, Guehi, Clyne, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell, Pino, Devenny & Mateta
Last five results:
- Arsenal 1-1 Crystal Palace
- Leeds United 4-1 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 2-2 KuPS
- Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City
- Shelbourne 0-3 Crystal Palace
Tottenham Hotspur preview: Thomas Frank under pressure
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is under serious pressure, with the club's 2-1 defeat against Liverpool last Saturday their fifth loss in eight matches, a period in which they won just twice.
Spurs will be forced to make changes from the team that were beaten by Liverpool given both Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero were sent off.
Predicted lineup: Vicario (GK), Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence, Gray, Bentancur, Kudus, Bergvall, Kolo Muani & Richarlison
Last five results:
- Tottenham Hotspur 1-2 Liverpool
- Nottingham Forest 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur
- Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Slavia Prague
- Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Brentford
- Newcastle United 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Player to watch: Adam Wharton
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is among the finest passers of the ball in the division, but he has struggled from a defensive perspective recently, with the Englishman finding it difficult to win his duels.
No midfielder at the club has attempted more passes this season in the league (595) than Wharton, but given Spurs will likely dominate possession, it remains to be seen how well he will cope in the middle on Sunday.