On match day 18 of the English Premier League, Crystal Palace will host Tottenham Spurs on Sunday at 10:00 PM IST, 28th December 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at Selhurst Park, London, England, which has a seating capacity of 25,486 spectators.
This blog by 96.com will provide a detailed preview of the Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Spurs match, including team form, predicted lineups, and match predictions.
Match Preview: Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Spurs
The Eagles head into this fixture after a heartbreaking EFL Cup quarter-final defeat to Arsenal. The tie ended 1-1 after extra time, before Arsenal edged the penalty shootout 9-8. Maxence Lacroix put through his own net earlier in the match, but Marc Guéhi equalised deep into stoppage time (90+5’) to force extra time.
Meanwhile, Spurs arrive on the back of a 2-1 defeat against Liverpool. Goals from Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitiké proved decisive, while Tottenham endured a difficult night after being reduced to 9 men following red cards for Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero.
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Recent Form of Crystal Palace and Tottenham Spurs
In their last five matches across all competitions, Crystal Palace have managed just 1 win, alongside 2 defeats and 2 draws. Meanwhile, the Spurs have recorded 2 wins, 2 losses, and one draw in their previous five fixtures in all competitions.
In the Premier League standings, Oliver Glasner’s side sit 8th after 17 league matches, having registered seven wins, five draws, and five defeats to collect 26 points. On the other hand, Thomas Frank’s side is placed 14th in the table with 22 points, following six wins, four draws, and seven losses from their 17 league games.
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Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Spurs Channel Info
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Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Spurs – Predicted Starting Lineups
Crystal Palace: Walter Benítez; Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guéhi; Jaydee Canvot, Adam Wharton, Jefferson Lerma, Tyrick Mitchell; Eddie Nketiah, Yéremy Pino; Jean-Philippe Mateta
Unavailable players for Crystal Palace: Ismaila Sarr (international duty), Caleb Kporha (injury), Chadi Riad (injury), Cheick Oumar Doucouré (injury), Chris Richards (injury), Daichi Kamada (injury), Daniel Munoz (injury), Rio Cardines (injury).
Tottenham: Vicario, Xavi, Gray, Bergvall, Romero (c), Kudus, Pedro Porro, Spence, Bentancur, van de Ven, Kolo Muani
Unavailable players for Tottenham Hotspur: Yves Bissouma (international duty), Pape Sarr (international duty), Cristian Romero (suspension), Kota Takai (injury), Destiny Udogie (injury), Dejan Kulusevski (injury), James Maddison (injury), Dominic Solanke (injury)
Form:
CRY: D-L-D-L-W
TOT: L-L-W-W-D
H2H Record Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Spurs:
In 33 head-to-head meetings between the two sides, Crystal Palace have won eight times, while Spurs have claimed 19 victories, with six matches ending in a draw. Notably, Crystal Palace and Tottenham have not played out a 0-0 draw in any of their last 23 encounters.
In their most recent meeting, the Eagles secured a 2-0 away victory over Spurs on May 11.
Pre-Match Odds & Win Probability – 96.com
- CRY: 2.25 (41%)
- Draw: 3.08 (29%)
- TOT: 3.08 (30%)
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Jean-Philippe Mateta: Crystal Palace
The 28-year-old French forward has registered 7 goals in 17 league appearances for Crystal Palace. He scored a consolation penalty in the 2-1 defeat against Manchester United. Since then, he has not scored in the last 6 games for the Eagles. Mateta has played 1,382 minutes, attempted 46 shots, and hit the target 23 times. He also maintains a 65.3% passing accuracy, underlining his all-around contribution.
Richarlison: Tottenham Hotspur
Richarlison has also been making an impact this season for Tottenham in the Premier League. He has scored 7 goals with 2 assists in 17 appearances so far this season, and his goals per 90 minutes are approximately 0.39. His goal involvement goals and assists are 9 in those matches, showing his growing contribution in attack. He scored last against Liverpool in the 1-2 defeat.
Top Betting Tips (96.com)
- Correct Score: CRY 1-0(8.5), TOT 1-0(10)
- Either Teams To Score: No: (7.75)
- First Goal Scorer: Mateta(5), Lacroix(26)
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Match Prediction
Crystal Palace have won only one half against Spurs in their recent meetings, while Tottenham struggled in the last encounter between the two sides.
Both teams will head into this fixture without several key players due to AFCON commitments. In addition, Spurs will be without Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero, who are suspended after receiving red cards in their previous match.
Given the recent head-to-head trend and team availability, we are backing the Eagles to come out on top in this match.
Predicted Score: Crystal Palace 2-0 Tottenham Spurs
FAQs: Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Spurs
Q1. When and where is Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Spurs being played?
The Premier League match will be played on Sunday, 28 December 2025, at 10:00 PM IST at Selhurst Park, London, England.
Q2. Where can fans in India watch Crystal Palace vs Tottenham live?
Fans in India can watch the match live on SonyLiv via its Premium subscription, available on both web and mobile apps.
Q3. What is the head-to-head record between Crystal Palace and Tottenham?
In 33 meetings, Crystal Palace have won 8 matches, Tottenham have won 19, and 6 games ended in a draw. There has been no 0-0 draw in their last 23 encounters.
Q4. Which players are unavailable for this match?
Crystal Palace will miss several players due to injuries and international duty, including Ismaila Sarr. Tottenham will be without Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero due to suspension, along with multiple injured players.
Q5. Who are the key players to watch in this match?
For Crystal Palace, Jean-Philippe Mateta will be a key attacking threat. For Tottenham, Richarlison is expected to play a crucial role in attack.
