Tottenham vs Crystal Palace Prediction - Oct 31, 2026

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace prediction and betting tips

Our Tottenham vs Crystal Palace prediction favours the hosts when these London sides meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 17:30 GMT, with Spurs looking to build on their recent revival and Palace trying to escape another difficult spell.

Two managers moving in opposite directions

Roberto De Zerbi appears to be finding the right balance after a slow start to Tottenham’s 2026/27 Premier League season. Spurs welcomed 10 players during the summer, so early inconsistency was understandable. A team-bonding trip to Marbella reportedly helped the new group settle, and performances have since improved.

Tottenham sit 14th with nine points, but consecutive league victories have changed the mood. They beat Coventry City 3-1 at home before earning an impressive 2-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. It was only their second league win at that ground in 42 attempts, making it a significant result for De Zerbi and his developing squad.

Crystal Palace arrive in a much less comfortable position. Pierre Sage is reportedly under pressure after only 12 matches in charge across all competitions. Although the players still support him and the board has allowed more time, another defeat could place his job in serious danger.

The Eagles are 17th with seven points and have lost their last two league games without scoring. Their 5-0 away defeat against Brighton was particularly damaging. Palace have also conceded 50 Premier League goals during the 2026 calendar year, more than any other team in the division.

Team news and likely tactical picture

De Zerbi must manage a long injury list. Xavi Simons is expected to remain out until 2027 with a serious knee injury, while Wilson Odobert, Mykhailo Mudryk, Savio and suspended midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur are unavailable. James Maddison is also a major doubt after suffering a groin problem against Chelsea.