Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, October 31, 2026
On October 31, 2026, Tottenham Hotspur will face Crystal Palace in the ninth round of the English Premier League. It promises to be another capital derby.
Tottenham Hotspur - Crystal Palace team news and expert analysis
The giants from Hotspur Stadium finally lifted a trophy in 2025, winning the Europa League. However, they came close to relegation in the spring, and only Roberto De Zerbi's arrival helped them finish ahead of West Ham in the battle for the "lifeline" 17th place. After the summer break, despite several expensive signings, they made a disastrous start. Only their most recent opponents—not only Coventry but also Chelsea—have been beaten.
Another London club collected its first trophies in history in just over a year: the FA Cup, the FA Community Shield and the Conference League. However, Oliver Glasner left during the summer. His successor, Pierre Sage, guided the team past Middlesbrough in the League Cup and secured a 1-0 win over Fulham this week. In the Europa League, the English side thrashed Lech but lost to Lyon, before drawing with Besiktas. Their Premier League results have been modest. They lost to Brighton and Newcastle in the most recent rounds—and failed to score in either match.
The capital side's stars score just one goal per game while conceding 1.25. The European campaigners average just 1.13 goals scored per league match, compared with 2.38 conceded.
Previous matches: Tottenham Hotspur - Crystal Palace
Wharton and company have won three of their last four games, suffering just one defeat during that run.
All the arguments point to a home win. We are backing the hosts to win with a -1 goal handicap (odds: 1.93).
Tottenham Hotspur - Crystal Palace: key statistics and trends
- Tottenham Hotspur have won two games in a row
- Both teams have scored in 38% of Tottenham Hotspur matches, while the average total goals per game is 2.25
- Crystal Palace have lost four of their last seven matches
- Both teams have scored in 50% of Crystal Palace matches, while the average total goals per game is 3.5.
Tottenham Hotspur - Crystal Palace: possible starting lineups
Tottenham Hotspur play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Kinsky — Gray, van Hecke, van de Ven, Robertson — Bentancur, Tonali — Porro, Mateus Fernandes, Tel — Marmoush
Crystal Palace play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Benitez — Richards, Canvot, Lerma — Halili, Wharton, Timber, Mitchell — Kamada, Pino — Strand Larsen
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