Tottenham - Crystal Palace

Omar Marmoush spearheads the Tottenham Hotspur attack as the hosts look to build on their recent 2-0 victory over Chelsea. The forward is expected to lead the line at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 31 October 2026, supported by a midfield trio of Conor Gallagher, Mohammed Kudus, and Sandro Tonali. While the side has shown defensive resilience in recent league outings, they must navigate this matchday 9 fixture without the suspended Rodrigo Bentancur and the injured Destiny Udogie. Having found a rhythm with back-to-back league wins, the home side aims to maintain their upward momentum against a familiar opponent.

Crystal Palace arrive following a midweek EFL Cup success against Fulham, though they seek a response to their recent league defeat to Newcastle United. The visitors will look to Joergen Strand Larsen and Yeremy Pino to test the Tottenham backline, which has been reshuffled due to recent injury setbacks. With previous meetings between these clubs frequently proving competitive, Crystal Palace will hope to replicate their 3-1 victory from March 2026. The match promises a tactical battle as both sides seek to establish control in the middle of the park.