Supercomputer predicts outcome of Crystal Palace vs Tottenham in Premier League

Thomas Frank will be desperate to halt a losing run when Tottenham travel to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Spurs head to Selhurst Park for a crucial festive Premier League clash, with pressure continuing to mount on the Lilywhites following a difficult run of results.

Their most recent outing ended in a 2–1 defeat to Liverpool, a result that only intensified scrutiny on Frank’s position.

Adding extra intrigue, Palace boss Oliver Glasner has been linked with the Tottenham job, and the Austrian could view this fixture as a chance to impress the club’s hierarchy directly.

Ahead of the encounter, Opta’s supercomputer has delivered its prediction — and it doesn’t make encouraging reading for Spurs.

Crystal Palace tipped as favourites

Tottenham currently sit 14th in the table heading into gameweek 18, while Glasner’s Palace are four points better off.

Frank has faced growing criticism for his tactics and recent performances, and Opta’s data suggests the pressure may continue. Crystal Palace have been given a 49% chance of claiming victory, while Tottenham’s chances stand at just 25.4%. A draw has been rated at 25.6%.

Anything less than three points would be viewed as another setback for Spurs, with Frank potentially heading into the new year under even greater scrutiny.

Mixed memories at Selhurst Park

Despite the gloomy outlook, Frank has an opportunity to win back some support with a strong performance in south London. However, his players will remember their last visit to Selhurst Park all too well, having fallen to a 1–0 defeat courtesy of a Jean-Philippe Mateta strike.

Palace have scored seven goals across their last five matches and will look to midfield creator Adam Wharton, who has registered the most big chances for the Eagles this season with seven.

Tottenham’s last five trips to Selhurst Park:

1–0 loss – Oct 2024
2–1 win – Oct 2023
4–0 win – Jan 2023
3–0 loss – Sept 2021
1–1 draw – Dec 2020

With a demanding winter schedule ahead, Frank is expected to rotate his squad, potentially giving fringe players an opportunity to stake their claim.

It could prove a pivotal moment for the Dane, who must settle on his strongest XI quickly if he is to turn Tottenham’s fortunes around before it’s too late.