As Crystal Palace prepares to host Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on December 28, 2025, the matchup promises to be a compelling encounter in the Premier League. Both teams are seeking to improve their standings, making this match critical for their respective campaigns.
Prediction Section
Crystal Palace enters this match with a mixed form, recording two wins and three losses in their last five games (LLWWL). They currently sit in 8th place in the league with 26 points, having scored 21 goals and conceded 19 over the season thus far. At home, they have struggled slightly, with only 2 wins from 8 matches (2W, 4D, 2L), scoring 9 goals and conceding 10.
Tottenham, on the other hand, has had a tougher time recently, with just one win in their last five matches (LLWDL). They are currently 14th in the league with 22 points, having scored 26 goals but also allowing 23. Their away form has been somewhat better, with 4 wins out of 8 matches (4W, 2D, 2L), scoring 15 goals while conceding 12.
Head-to-Head
In their last five encounters, Crystal Palace has had the upper hand over Tottenham, winning two matches while Tottenham has won one, and two ended in draws. Notably, in their most recent meeting on May 11, 2025, Crystal Palace triumphed with a convincing 2-0 victory at Tottenham's home ground. This psychological edge could play a crucial role as they meet again.
Player Insights
Crystal Palace's attacking options include the likes of E. Nketiah and J. Mateta, who have shown the ability to find the back of the net. Tottenham will rely heavily on the creativity and goal-scoring ability of players like J. Maddison and Richarlison.
Predicted Outcome
Expect a tightly fought match with both teams keen on securing the points. Crystal Palace is predicted to edge out Tottenham with a scoreline of Crystal Palace 2–1 Tottenham.
