Crystal Palace's hectic Christmas schedule continues here as they face Leeds at Elland Road in the Premier League on Saturday night, just 48 hours after hosting KuPS in the UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL). The Eagles will also play Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in the Carabao Cup quarter-final just three days after their trip to Leeds.
The Whites could use that to their advantage, having had a few days' extra rest since their last outing, a 1-1 draw at Brentford. Nonetheless, we are expecting an intriguing battle between two teams at opposite ends of the table.
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Key stats
- Leeds are unbeaten in three league games.
- Palace have won three of their last four matches in all competitions.
- Palace are unbeaten in four previous H2Hs, winning the last two.
Correct score prediction: Leeds 2-2 Crystal Palace
With this the last Premier League match for both teams before Christmas, we can see both teams wanting to entertain. As has been the case for both sides in recent games, we can also see plenty of goals being scored.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Close one to call for bookmakers
- HOME: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, the bookmakers are finding this clash a particularly close one to call. All outcomes can be backed at over 30%, with Leeds deemed the slight favourites to take home all three points.
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Most recent H2Hs: Palace have upper hand
As mentioned before, Palace are unbeaten in the last four meetings, winning the previous two. Both Teams To Score (BTTS) has also come through in the last three H2Hs, a trend that we can also see repeating itself.
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Leeds preview: No fresh concerns
Leeds have reported no fresh injury concerns or suspensions in their squad ahead of this clash. Lukas Nmecha, Dan James and Sean Longstaff remain out for the hosts.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK); Rodon, Bijol, Struijk; Bogle, Tanaka, Ampadu, Stach, Gudmundsson; Okafor & Calvert-Lewin
Last five results:
- Brentford 1-1 Leeds
- Leeds 3-3 Liverpool
- Leeds 3-1 Chelsea
- Manchester City 3-2 Leeds
- Leeds 1-2 Aston Villa
Crystal Palace preview: Kamada joins injury list
Daichi Kamada is expected to be on the sidelines for a few weeks through injury. He joins the likes of Daniel Munoz for Palace, while Ismaila Sarr is at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK); Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Clyne, Wharton, Lerma, Mitchell; Pino, Nketiah & Mateta
Last five results:
- Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City
- Shelbourne 0-3 Crystal Palace
- Fulham 1-2 Crystal Palace
- Burnley 0-1 Crystal Palace
- Crystal Palace 1-2 Manchester United
Player to watch: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has now scored in four league games in a row for Leeds, after netting the equaliser in their 1-1 draw at Brentford last time out. He is in the kind of form that could really trouble the Palace defence on Saturday night.