Crystal Palace F.C. vs Tottenham Hotspur F.C. Prediction 28 December 2025
Added on 26 December, 2025
The London derby between Crystal Palace and Tottenham will bring the eighteenth round of the Premier League to a close.
Crystal Palace sit eighth in the table with 26 points and a 21–19 goal difference — respectable numbers, though their form has dipped as the season approaches its midpoint. In their last five outings, the Eagles picked up wins against Burnley (1–0) and Fulham (2–1), but suffered defeats to Manchester United (1–2), Manchester City (0–3), and Leeds (1–4), exposing recurring defensive issues.
Tottenham, meanwhile, are enduring an underwhelming campaign. Results against Fulham (1–2), Newcastle (2–2), Brentford (2–0), Nottingham Forest (0–3), and Liverpool (1–2) have left Spurs languishing in fourteenth place with 22 points and a 26–23 goal difference — well below expectations for a side aiming for Champions League qualification.
At present, Crystal Palace appear only marginally inferior to Tottenham, and neither team has shown much defensive solidity in recent weeks. With that in mind, this derby has all the makings of an open, high-scoring contest.
Both teams to score 1.73