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Premier League · Matchweek 9 · 31 October 2026 · 17:30

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: prediction, odds and betting tip – 31 October 2026, Premier League

1Tottenham1.72
XDraw4.50
2Crystal Palace5.60

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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.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: tip and prediction
Main tip · Handicap
Crystal Palace +1 (Asian handicap)
1.96
Chance 55% · confidence medium

Wins: Crystal Palace win, a draw. Stake back: Crystal Palace lose by 1. Loses: Crystal Palace lose by 2 or more.

Second tip · Goals
Under 3.5 goals
1.50
Chance 64% · confidence medium
Combo
Tottenham with over 2.5 goals
2.63
38% · combo fair odds
1–1likely score
≈ 3 goalstotal in the match
Safer option: Tottenham or draw (1X) at a probability of 81%, with odds of up to 1.21.
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Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: our analysis

Why we chose this tip

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. Form in the competition. Tottenham: 2W 3D 3L, goals 8–10; Crystal Palace: 2W 1D 5L, goals 9–19.
  4. 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

  1. Meetings: 29; Tottenham 19 wins, 3 draws, Crystal Palace 7 wins.
  2. Head to head meetings have produced 2.1 goals a game on average.
  3. Scored and conceded in this competition: Tottenham 8–10, Crystal Palace 9–19.
  4. Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 56%.
  5. 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 result1X2
Top price available1.724.505.60
Market average1.644.085.00
Lowest odds1.473.904.75
GoalsBestAverageChance
Over 1.5 goals1.231.2178.3%
Over 2.5 goals1.731.6956.3%
Under 2.5 goals2.272.1843.7%
Over 3.5 goals2.752.6635.6%
BTTS – yes1.701.6755.7%
BTTS – no2.152.1044.3%

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%.

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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?

Tottenham58%
Draw23%
Crystal Palace19%

We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: more betting tips

Tottenham or draw (1X)81.0% · fair odds 1.23 · best 1.21
Likely
Over 1.5 goals78.3% · fair odds 1.28 · best 1.23
Likely
Under 3.5 goals64.4% · fair odds 1.55 · best 1.50
Likely
Tottenham to win57.8% · fair odds 1.73 · best 1.72
Possible
Over 2.5 goals56.3% · fair odds 1.78 · best 1.73
Possible
Both teams to score: yes55.7% · fair odds 1.79 · best 1.70
Possible
Both teams to score: no44.3% · fair odds 2.26 · best 2.15
Outsider
Under 2.5 goals43.7% · fair odds 2.29 · best 2.27
Outsider
Over 3.5 goals35.6% · fair odds 2.81 · best 2.75
Outsider
Draw23.3% · fair odds 4.30 · best 4.50
Outsider
Crystal Palace to win19.0% · fair odds 5.27 · best 5.60
Outsider

Fair odds = 1 / probability. A price is value when the best odds on offer beat the fair odds. Likely: 60% or more; possible: 50–60%; outsider: below 50%.

Corners and cards betting

Cornersline 10.5 corners
Over 1.95 · Under 1.81
probability of over 48.0%
Cardsline 3.5 cards
Over 1.79 · Under 1.97
probability of over 52.5%

Correct score tips

1 : 110.5%
1 : 010.5%
2 : 19.9%
2 : 09.9%
3 : 06.3%
3 : 16.3%

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

#TeamPW-D-LGoalsPts
1Arsenal98-0-114:524
2Manchester City97-0-220:1021
3Brighton96-1-224:719
4Chelsea95-1-319:1516
5Everton104-4-212:1016
6Liverpool94-3-211:915
7Brentford93-5-116:914
8Bournemouth93-3-314:1312
9Tottenham93-3-310:1012
10Aston Villa93-3-310:1312
11Hull City92-5-211:1011
12Leeds92-5-29:811
13Newcastle93-2-412:1511
14Ipswich93-2-414:1811
15Fulham92-3-49:119
16Coventry103-0-710:199
17Manchester United91-4-410:157
18Crystal Palace92-1-69:217
19Nottingham Forest91-3-56:126
20Sunderland91-2-67:175

Recent matches

Tottenham

31 OctWTottenham 2–0 Crystal Palace
24 OctWChelsea 0–2 Tottenham
19 OctWTottenham 3–1 Coventry
10 OctDManchester United 1–1 Tottenham
19 SeptLTottenham 2–3 Aston Villa

Crystal Palace

5 NovDCrystal Palace 1–1 1899 Hoffenheim
31 OctLTottenham 2–0 Crystal Palace
25 OctLCrystal Palace 0–2 Newcastle
22 OctDBeşiktaş 2–2 Crystal Palace
18 OctLBrighton 5–0 Crystal Palace

Home and away

Tottenham at home5 matches: 2W 1D 2L, goals 7–6
Crystal Palace away5 matches: 1W 1D 3L, goals 3–11

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: last matches of both teams

Tottenham

W 24/10/26 · Chelsea 0–2 Tottenham
W 19/10/26 · Tottenham 3–1 Coventry
D 10/10/26 · Manchester United 1–1 Tottenham
L 19/9/26 · Tottenham 2–3 Aston Villa

Crystal Palace

D 5/11/26 · Crystal Palace 1–1 1899 Hoffenheim
L 25/10/26 · Crystal Palace 0–2 Newcastle
D 22/10/26 · Beşiktaş 2–2 Crystal Palace
L 18/10/26 · Brighton 5–0 Crystal Palace

Team comparison

TottenhamCrystal Palace
67%Form33%
62%Attack38%
69%Defence31%
40%Head to head60%
42%Goals58%
58.0%Overall42.0%

All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.

Form in the competition

TottenhamWWWDL
Crystal PalaceLLLWD

Head to head

All matches
19Tottenham
3Draws
7Crystal Palace
31/10/26 · Tottenham 2–0 Crystal Palace
5/3/26 · Tottenham 1–3 Crystal Palace
28/12/25 · Crystal Palace 0–1 Tottenham
11/5/25 · Tottenham 0–2 Crystal Palace
27/10/24 · Crystal Palace 1–0 Tottenham
2/3/24 · Tottenham 3–1 Crystal Palace

Returns calculator

Potential return0 £
Net profit0 £
Implied probability0%
Market margin5.6%

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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