Crystal Palace vs Tottenham prediction 28.12.2025 | Premier League

Crystal Palace return to Premier League business after a painful penalty kick defeat against Arsenal in the EFL Cup earlier this week. After a hard-fought 1:1 draw at the Emirates, the Gunners eventually emerged victors with a dramatic 8:7 spotkicks triumph sealing a place in the semi-finals.

Oliver Glasner's side have now failed to win each of their last four games, as a busy schedule begins to take its toll on the Eagles. 

While usually defensively strong, the hosts have struggled to keep clean sheets in the past month. Palace conceded at least one goal in seven of their last nine games. Six of those matches finished with both teams on the scoresheet.

Head coach Glasner has a lengthy list of injury issues. Daichi Kamada, Rio Cardines, Ismaïla Sarr, Cheick Doucouré, Caleb Kporha and Daniel Muñoz are all ruled out. Eddie Nketiah, Chadi Riad and Chris Richards are rated as doubtful and will be assessed closer to kick-off.

Tottenham make the short trip to Selhurst Park after a miserable fortnight saw them slip to back-to-back Premier League losses. Thomas Frank's side slumped to a 3:0 defeat against Nottingham Forest before a 2:1 home reversal against Liverpool, with the hosts reduced to nine men in an ill-disciplined display at Tottenham Stadium.

A largely dismal run of form has seen Spurs lose five and win just two of eight games played in the past month. Frank's out-of-form side have now won just one of their last eight Premier League fixtures. 

Like the hosts, clean sheets have been rare for Tottenham. The Lilywhites conceded at least one goal in nine of their last 12 games, while they have failed to win each of their last three away PL matches. 

Danish boss Frank has a long list of absentees to deal with this weekend. James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, Cristian Romero, Yves Bissouma, Destiny Udogie and Pape Matar Sarr are all unavailable. Xavi Simons is suspended and will also miss out. Dejan Kulusevski and Kota Takai are both listed as doubtful and will require late fitness checks.