Supercomputer forecasts the result of the Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham are set to travel to Selhurst Park for a festive Premier League clash against Crystal Palace, a match that carries significant importance for the Lilywhites. Spurs come into the fixture under pressure after a 2–1 defeat to Liverpool last time out, a result that has intensified scrutiny on Thomas Frank.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has been linked with the Tottenham job, and the Austrian could view this encounter as a chance to impress the Spurs hierarchy.

Ahead of the match, Opta’s supercomputer has released its prediction, installing Crystal Palace as clear favourites. Palace sit 14th in the table heading into gameweek 18, four points ahead of Tottenham. Recent criticism of Frank’s tactics and results suggests the outlook remains challenging for Spurs.

According to the supercomputer, Palace have a 49 per cent chance of winning the match. Tottenham have been given a 25.4 per cent probability of victory, while the likelihood of a draw stands at 25.6 per cent. Any result short of a win for Spurs is likely to deepen concerns around Frank as the new year approaches.

Despite the odds, the match offers Frank an opportunity to restore some faith among supporters. However, confidence may be limited given Tottenham’s recent defeat at Selhurst Park, where Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the decisive goal in the first half.

Palace have scored seven goals in their last five matches, with Adam Wharton emerging as a key creative force. The midfielder has created more big chances than any other Palace player this season, registering seven in total.

Tottenham’s last five visits to Selhurst Park have produced mixed results:

1–0 loss (October 2024)

2–1 win (October 2023)

4–0 win (January 2023)

3–0 loss (September 2021)

1–1 draw (December 2020)

With the demanding winter schedule in mind, Frank is expected to rotate his squad, potentially offering opportunities to less-used players as he looks to settle on his strongest starting lineup.