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Premier League · Matchday 9 Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace Prediction, Match Preview & Stats
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Palace beaten at home by Newcastle as winless run grows
Crystal Palace lost 2-0 at home to Newcastle, stretching their winless streak to four matches. The result leaves them a point above the relegation zone and increases the pressure on manager Pierre Sage.
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Sage blames loss of focus as Palace lose to Newcastle
Pierre Sage said Crystal Palace lost concentration for 15 minutes in their 2-0 home defeat by Newcastle and defended his approach after a run of heavy conceding.
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Newcastle beat Palace after strong second half
Will Osula and Harvey Barnes scored early in the second half as Newcastle won at Crystal Palace. A Joe Willock effort was ruled out for offside, and home fans booed a poor Palace display.
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Penders criticised in British press after blunder against Tottenham
The Chelsea goalkeeper punched a cross into his own net, putting his side behind against Tottenham. British media were harsh on the 21-year-old, though analyst Daniel Sturridge noted he will keep his place in goal.
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De Zerbi credits changed spirit for Spurs win at Chelsea
Tottenham won at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, their second straight victory after a poor start to the season. Roberto De Zerbi said afterwards the spirit within the squad has changed, helping his players perform better.
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Tottenham beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Tottenham won 2-0 away to Chelsea in the English league, their second straight victory. It was their first win over the London rival in three and a half years.
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British press criticises Chelsea after Tottenham defeat
Chelsea lost to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday and British media questioned Xabi Alonso's tactical choices, the team's attacking weakness and Cole Palmer's red card. The Guardian called the performance one of Chelsea's worst since Alonso took charge.
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Alonso says Chelsea could have played better in loss to Tottenham
The Chelsea manager admitted he was disappointed with his team's display after they were beaten 2-0 by Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
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Tottenham win 2-0 at Chelsea as Palmer sees red
Tottenham beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, only their second win there in 36 years. Chelsea played the closing stages with 10 men after Cole Palmer was sent off.
Form guide
Tottenham Hotspur
- W 2-0 at Chelsea (A) Premier League · 24 Oct
- W 3-1 vs Coventry City (H) Premier League · 19 Oct
- D 1-1 at Manchester United (A) Premier League · 10 Oct
- L 2-3 vs Aston Villa (H) Premier League · 19 Sep
- L 1-3 at Liverpool (A) EFL Cup · 15 Sep
Crystal Palace
- L 0-2 vs Newcastle United (H) Premier League · 25 Oct
- D 2-2 at Beşiktaş (A) Europa League · 22 Oct
- L 0-5 at Brighton & Hove Albion (A) Premier League · 18 Oct
- L 2-3 at Lyon (A) Europa League · 15 Oct
- W 3-1 vs Nottingham Forest (H) Premier League · 11 Oct
Last five competitive matches before kick-off, all competitions, results after 90 minutes.
Attack and defence ratings
Tottenham HotspurCrystal Palace
0 to 100 against this season's Premier League clubs (100 = best). The rating is our model's long-run strength before this match: it uses the last three years and counts recent matches most, so a few results do not move it at once. Under each rating: this season's actual goals per match.
Head-to-head
18Tottenham Hotspur wins
3draws
7Crystal Palace wins
28 meetings since 2010, results after 90 minutes.
- 5 Mar 2026 · Premier League Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Crystal Palace
- 28 Dec 2025 · Premier League Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur
- 11 May 2025 · Premier League Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 Crystal Palace
- 27 Oct 2024 · Premier League Crystal Palace 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur
- 2 Mar 2024 · Premier League Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Crystal Palace
Premier League so far
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
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| 14 | Tottenham Hotspur | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8:10 | -2 | 9 |
| 17 | Crystal Palace | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9:19 | -10 | 7 |
Positions in our table of 20 clubs, before kick-off. Full table
Match facts
- Competition
- Premier League, Matchday 9
- Kick-off
- Venue
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Since last match
- Tottenham Hotspur: 7 days (Premier League)
Crystal Palace: 2 days (EFL Cup) - Next match
- Tottenham Hotspur: 6 days (Premier League) later
Crystal Palace: 5 days (Europa League) later
Questions and answers
What time is Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace and where is it played?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace kicks off at 17:30 UK time (17:30 UTC) on Saturday 31 October 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. It is a Premier League match (Matchday 9).
When will the OptimaGoal prediction for Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace be published?
Our picks and their reasons are published 48 hours before kick-off at the earliest, from 17:30 UTC on Thursday 29 October 2026, once both teams have played their previous match. The result percentages follow for everyone 2 hours before kick-off, at 15:30 UTC on Saturday 31 October 2026; every other percentage is for members until the match is over.
What is the recent form of Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace?
Tottenham Hotspur have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and have won their last 2. Crystal Palace have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches in all competitions, and are without a win in 4.
What is the head-to-head record between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace?
Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace have met 28 times in our records since 2010: Tottenham Hotspur won 18, Crystal Palace won 7 and 3 ended level. Last meeting: 2026-03-05, Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Crystal Palace.
Who is the referee for Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace?
The referee is Michael Oliver. In the last 50 matches we have on record, Michael Oliver has averaged 3.2 yellow cards per match.
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