Tottenham vs Crystal Palace Predictions

Prediction by The Value Scout โ€” The market makes Tottenham a short-priced favourite (62% implied) โ€” routed to The Value Scout to test whether the price is justified.
Premier LeaguePremier League ยท England
medium confidence
Tottenham

Tottenham

AI Predicted Score

2 - 1

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, 31 Oct 2026 at 17:30 GMT (venue time) ยท 17:30 UTC (your time)๐Ÿ“ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

Win Probability (1X2)

Tottenham 47%Draw 27%Crystal Palace 26%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: Crystal Palace Win

@ 5(+30% edge)

Recommended Bets: Tottenham vs Crystal Palace

Match Result: Crystal Palace Win
@ 5.015/10
Match Result: Draw
@ 4.164/10

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: Match Preview

Tottenham come into this fixture sitting 16th, just a point behind Crystal Palace, having finally picked up their first win of the season last time out with a 3-1 home victory over Coventry. However, that result snapped a six-match winless run in the league and their home form remains patchy, with just one win and two defeats from four at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Palace, meanwhile, have been erratic: a 5-0 thrashing at Brighton was followed by a spirited 2-2 draw away at BeลŸiktaลŸ in Europe, and their league campaign has been defined by defensive lapses (17 conceded in 7) but also a willingness to attack on the road.

Statistically, the matchup is shaped by Tottenham's high shot volume (15.8 per game in the last five) against a Palace defence conceding 2.6 goals and 7.6 shots on target per match over the same stretch. Palace's away games have averaged 3 goals per game, and their clean sheet rate is just 14%. Spurs themselves are conceding 1.6 per game recently and have kept only one clean sheet in their last five. Set pieces could be a factor: Tottenham average 6.6 corners per game, while Palace allow over 5 corners per away match. Discipline is middling for both, with each side averaging 1.4 yellow cards per game.

The model expects an open contest, with both teams likely to score and Palace's counter-attacking threat posing problems for a Tottenham side that struggles to control games at home. While the market favours Spurs heavily, Palace's strong H2H record at this ground and Tottenham's defensive issues suggest the value lies in opposing the short-priced favourite, either with the away win or the draw.

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Tottenham vs Crystal Palace

The market heavily favours Tottenham, but the model finds substantial value on Crystal Palace at 5.00 (26% model probability vs 20% market implied), as well as a small edge on the draw. Both bets are supported by Palace's recent away record in this fixture and Tottenham's defensive unreliability at home. There is no value on BTTS or over 2.5 goals, where the market and model are closely aligned.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per ยฃ1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Tottenham Win1.6247.0%-14.7%
Draw3.9027.0%+1.4%
Crystal Palace Winvalue5.0026.0%+6.0%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.51.6262.0%+0.3%
Under 2.52.3038.0%-5.5%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yes1.6758.0%-1.9%
No2.1042.0%-5.6%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

1X2: Draw @ 3.90EV +0.053
1X2: Crystal Palace Win @ 5.00EV +0.300
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 @ 1.62EV +0.004

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Tottenham vs Crystal Palace Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
47%
27%
26%
Tottenham 47%Draw 27%Crystal Palace 26%
Both Teams to Score
58%
42%
Yes 58%No 42%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
62%
38%
Over 2.5 62%Under 2.5 38%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
56%
44%
Over 9.5 56%Under 9.5 44%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Tottenham vs Crystal Palace that most previews miss.

  • 1Crystal Palace have won three of their last five away Premier League matches at Tottenham, all as underdogs.
  • 2Tottenham's last five home games have seen both teams score in four, with an average of 2.8 total goals per match.
  • 3Palace's away matches this season average 3 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

๐ŸŽฎ Prediction Playground

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Tottenham1.80

Expected goals ยท model says 1.80

Crystal Palace1.35

Expected goals ยท model says 1.35

Win Probability
Tottenham 48% Draw 23% Crystal Palace 29%

Over 2.5 Goals

61%

BTTS: Yes

62%

Likely Scores

1-1 ยท 2-1 ยท 1-0

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The Case For This Tottenham vs Crystal Palace Prediction

Tottenham are priced as clear favourites but their underlying numbers and recent home record raise doubts, while Crystal Palace's volatility and H2H success at this venue suggest the market may be underrating their chances.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • โ†’Crystal Palace have scored in three of their last four away league games but conceded nine in that span.

Match Context

  • โ†’Tottenham have won only once in four home league matches this season (W1 D1 L2, 5 GF, 6 GA).
  • โ†’Palace have won three of their last five away visits to Tottenham in the Premier League.

๐Ÿšฉ Tottenham vs Crystal Palace Corners Prediction

medium confidence
10.2expected total corners
Over 56%
Under 44%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 5.8 corners for Tottenham and 4.3 for Crystal Palace, for an expected total of 10.2. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (56%). Over 8.5: 69% ยท Over 10.5: 44%.

How Tottenham and Crystal Palace Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals รท 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

TottenhamTottenhamlast 5 matches
C. Gallaghersub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Ben Daviessub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

James MaddisonXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Omar MarmoushXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

D. SolankeXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. P. van HeckeXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Crystal PalaceCrystal Palacelast 5 matches
Yeremy PinoXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

Daichi KamadaXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Jean-Philippe MatetaXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. Lermasub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Tottenham finally snapped a long winless league run with a 3-1 home victory over Coventry, but their overall form string (WDLLD) and just one home win in four highlight lingering issues. Palace have been unpredictable, mixing a heavy 5-0 defeat at Brighton with a 2-2 draw in Europe and a 3-1 win over Forest, but their defence remains a major concern.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace โ€” Last 7 Matches

TottenhamTottenhamLast 7 results
W3-1
D1-1
L2-3
D0-0
D0-0
L0-2
L0-3
Wvs Coventry3-1
D@ Manchester United1-1
Lvs Aston Villa2-3
Dvs Everton0-0
D@ Nottingham Forest0-0
Lvs Newcastle0-2
L@ Brentford0-3

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +High-volume attack โ€” 16 shots/game
  • +Dominant in possession โ€” 57% avg
Crystal PalaceCrystal PalaceLast 7 results
L0-5
W3-1
D0-0
L2-3
W3-2
L1-4
L0-2
L@ Brighton0-5
Wvs Nottingham Forest3-1
D@ Leeds0-0
Lvs Ipswich2-3
W@ Fulham3-2
Lvs Manchester City1-4
L@ Everton0-2

Strengths

  • +Over 2.5 goals in 71.43% of games this season

Concerns

  • โˆ’Inconsistent โ€” 3+ losses in last 5
  • โˆ’Leaky defence โ€” 2.6 conceded/game
  • โˆ’No clean sheets in last 5 matches

What History Says: Tottenham vs Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace have won three of their last five away league matches at Tottenham, including a 3-1 win in March 2026. Draws have been absent in the last ten meetings, and both teams have found the net in six of those encounters.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

6

Tottenham wins

0

Draws

4

Crystal Palace wins

60%0% draws40%
5 Mar 26Tottenham vs Crystal Palace1-3
28 Dec 25Crystal Palace vs Tottenham0-1
11 May 25Tottenham vs Crystal Palace0-2
27 Oct 24Crystal Palace vs Tottenham1-0
2 Mar 24Tottenham vs Crystal Palace3-1
27 Oct 23Crystal Palace vs Tottenham1-2

Things to Watch: Tottenham vs Crystal Palace

  • โš ๏ธBoth teams have shown defensive frailty, increasing scoreline variance.
  • โš ๏ธTottenham's recent uptick (3-1 win over Coventry) could signal improvement, but the sample is small.
  • โš ๏ธPalace's 5-0 defeat at Brighton highlights their potential for collapse if pressed early.

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Final Verdict

Tottenham 2โ€“1 Crystal Palace

The model projects a 2-1 Tottenham win but sees the true probabilities for a Palace upset or a draw as much higher than the market implies, largely due to Palace's recent away success in this fixture and Tottenham's unreliable defence. The greatest risk to this view is Spurs building on their Coventry win and finally stabilising at home, but the data doesn't yet justify their short odds.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: Common Questions

Who will win Tottenham vs Crystal Palace?

Tottenham are favourites but the model gives them just a 47% chance of victory, with Palace's win probability at 26%โ€”notably higher than the 20% implied by their 5.00 odds. Both teams have struggled defensively and Palace have a strong recent record at this ground.

Is there value in backing Crystal Palace or the draw?

Yes, the model finds value in both the away win (26% model probability vs 20% market implied) and the draw (27% vs 26%), reflecting Palace's recent H2H success and Tottenham's inconsistent home form.

Will both teams score in Tottenham vs Crystal Palace?

There's a 58% probability for both teams to score, as each side has managed just one clean sheet in their last five and Palace's away games average 3 goals per match.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Value Scout, the market-facing profile โ€” hunts the gap between price and probability. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 24 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes โ€” see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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