LEEDS, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 20: Dean Henderson of Crystal Palace makes a save from Pascal Struijk of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Crystal Palace at Elland Road on December 20, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Ed Sykes/Getty Images)
Crystal Palace hosts Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in a crucial Premier League match at Selhurst Park.
After a tough Carabao Cup tie that ended in a penalty shootout loss to Arsenal, Crystal Palace seeks to improve its league standing, currently sitting in 8th place. They are looking to bounce back from a decline in form.
Tottenham, meanwhile, is under pressure after suffering four losses in their last six matches. Following a damaging defeat to Liverpool where they had two players sent off, Spurs find themselves in 14th place. Their away record has been poor, conceding 18 goals in their last five matches.
Crystal Palace faces injury concerns after their recent match. Chris Richards is doubtful due to a foot injury, and Eddie Nketiah’s condition is being evaluated. They also have players like Daniel Muñoz, Daichi Kamada, Cheick Doucouré, and Chadi Riad unavailable. Ismaïla Sarr is away for the Africa Cup of Nations, but Jean-Philippe Mateta is set to play despite a knee issue.
Tottenham will have to make changes due to suspensions. Xavi Simons is serving a three-match ban, and Cristian Romero is also suspended. Kevin Danso is likely to step in on defense. The team is missing Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma for AFCON, while Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Destiny Udogie are out due to injuries.
Crystal Palace aims to maintain a positive end-of-year tradition, having won their last four league games of the year. Despite some recent struggles, they have been strong at home, with Jean-Philippe Mateta scoring 23 goals in his last 31 Premier League appearances. Last season, they notably defeated Tottenham twice without conceding.
Tottenham must break a concerning pattern in away matches, winning only one of their last 19 when facing teams currently above them. Their defense has been under pressure, allowing 18 goals in five matches. However, they have a solid track record in year-end games, losing just once in 16 years. Pedro Porro stands out as their main creator this season.
Crystal Palace predicted XI: Henderson; Canvot, Lacroix, Guéhi; Clyne, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Pino, Devenny; Mateta
Tottenham Hotspur predicted XI: Vicario; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence; Gray, Bentancur; Kudus, Bergvall, Kolo Muani; Richarlison
Viewers in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting at 16:00 GMT before the kick-off at 16:30.
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