Will Tottenham Hotspur FC win on 2026-10-31?

Probably not — Tottenham have home advantage, but their poor start and significant absences make a win far from assured against a Palace side only two points behind; Maddison’s uncertain availability adds further risk. Tottenham’s attacking strength or Palace’s own injuries could still tip the match toward a home win.

Toss-up leaning slightly toward Spurs: they are at home against a Palace side in 17th place. Bentancur is suspended, Maddison is doubtful, and several other Spurs players are out, which weakens the home edge. Palace are also missing Sarr, Riad and Tomiyasu, with Strand Larsen and Timber doubtful. A home win is typically about 42-46% in this kind of matchup, and a draw or Palace win would resolve this as No.

Likely yes — Tottenham hold home advantage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium against a struggling Crystal Palace side that sits 17th in the table. While Spurs are dealing with significant absences including Bentancur and potential key creators, Palace are equally hindered by injuries and doubtful key players. The main threat to a Spurs win is Palace securing a low-scoring draw or capitalizing on Tottenham's makeshift midfield.

Probably not a clear Spurs win — both sides are in poor early form (14th and 17th) and Tottenham are missing several regulars plus a suspended Bentancur at home. Home advantage and a slightly better points tally still make them the likelier side, but a draw or Palace result is very live. A late Maddison return or a dominant first half could prove this too low.

Likely yes — Tottenham are at home and have a stronger squad despite poor league form, while Crystal Palace are just below them and missing key attackers like Sarr. Bentancur’s suspension and possible Maddison absence weaken Spurs’ midfield, and Palace could grind out a draw, which is the main risk.

Slightly leaning no — Tottenham are at home but in poor form (14th, 9 pts from 8) and missing several key players including Bentancur (suspended) and potentially Maddison, which significantly weakens them. Crystal Palace are also struggling and missing players, but the combination of Spurs' injury crisis and low confidence makes a draw or Palace result quite plausible. The main factor that could prove me wrong is home advantage and Udogie's return providing enough of a boost.

Probably not — Tottenham have home edge against a 17th-place Palace side, but both are in poor form and Spurs are heavily depleted. Missing Simons, Bergvall, Odobert plus Bentancur suspended and Maddison doubtful offsets home advantage, making a win slightly below 50%. I could be wrong if Udogie’s return stabilizes Spurs and Palace’s doubtful Strand Larsen and Timber fail to play.

Probably not — Tottenham are slight favourites at home but their poor league position (14th, 9 points from 8) and heavy injury list (Bergvall, Simons, Odobert, Mudryk out; Bentancur suspended; Maddison doubtful) blunt their edge against a Palace side only two points behind. Home advantage and Palace's own absentees (Sarr, Riad, Tomiyasu out) keep Spurs the more likely winner, but draw and away win combined look likelier than a Spurs victory. A fully fit Maddison and a strong home performance could easily tip this the other way.

Likely a modest Tottenham edge — home advantage against a Palace side sitting 17th, but Spurs' poor form (14th, 9 points from 8) and key absences (Bentancur suspended, Maddison doubtful) temper it. Home win vs mid-lower table typically runs ~45-55%; I lean slightly above even. A Palace win or draw — quite plausible given Spurs' inconsistency — would prove me wrong.

Probably not a strong favorite — Tottenham are at home but in poor form (14th, 9 points) with a lengthy injury/suspension list including Bentancur, Simons, and possibly Maddison, while Palace are also struggling but relatively stable. Home advantage and slightly stronger squad depth give Spurs a modest edge over a mid-to-lower table side, but their current dysfunction caps win probability well below 50%. What could prove me wrong: if Spurs' returning players (Udogie) and home crowd spark a turnaround against a Palace side missing Sarr and Tomiyasu, a home win becomes more likely than my estimate.