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Leeds vs Crystal Palace Match Summary
Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 20 September 2026 |
Match Time | 14:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Elland Road, Leeds |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sport 7 (Germany) |
A flying Leeds side host a stuttering Crystal Palace at Elland Road, and on early-season form this looks a fixture pointing firmly in the hosts' favour. Our Leeds vs Crystal Palace prediction leans heavily home.
Leeds enter unbeaten across their opening four league games, two wins and two draws for eight points, sitting inside the top four after that eye-catching 4-1 win over Newcastle last Monday.
Crystal Palace arrive 16th, with just three points from four outings, and turn up here less than 72 hours after a 4-0 Europa League win over Lech Poznan on Thursday.
Leeds have won 8 of their last 9 home matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions, and the Eagles were thumped 4-1 on their most recent trip north.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Form
Leeds are flying, undefeated in 12 of their last 13 Premier League matches and unbeaten at Elland Road in the league since last March. That 4-1 win over Newcastle on 14 September summed up the mood. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is the man in form, with three league goals in Leeds' opening four fixtures this term.
Crystal Palace, by contrast, are struggling in the table, losing 3-2 at home to Ipswich on 12 September in their most recent league game. They have failed to win 10 of their last 11 Premier League matches and have conceded at least two goals in each of their last 10. Their midweek Europa League win offers hope, but the top-flight numbers are grim.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Leeds: Joe Rodon (Injured/out), Mateo Joseph (Injured/out)
Crystal Palace: Jean-Philippe Mateta (Injured/out), Chadi Riad (Injured/out), Axel Disasi (Suspended)
Leeds
Leeds are close to full strength, with only Joe Rodon (hamstring) and long-term absentee Mateo Joseph (ACL) missing. Daniel Farke is expected to name the same starting XI that eased past Newcastle, so there is real continuity to a settled and confident home side.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have problems at the back. Axel Disasi is suspended after his red card against Ipswich, Chadi Riad (ACL) is out for the season and Jean-Philippe Mateta (hamstring) remains sidelined. Takehiro Tomiyasu is likely to start, while Eddie Nketiah should be involved after featuring in the Europa League.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup
Leeds
Formation: 3-5-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Trafford; Muharemovic, Elvedi, Justin; Bogle, Ampadu, Stach, Tanaka, Gudmundsson; Calvert-Lewin, Okafor
Crystal Palace
Formation: 3-4-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: Henderson; Tomiyasu, Richards, Canvot; Khalaili, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; Larsen, Nketiah, Pino
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Leeds vs Crystal Palace Key Stats & Match Facts
Leeds have won 8 of their last 9 home matches against Crystal Palace in all competitions.
Leeds are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 matches in the Premier League.
Crystal Palace have failed to win 10 of their last 11 matches in the Premier League, and have conceded at least two goals in each of their last 10.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Crystal Palace's last 10 Premier League games.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has recorded 1+ shots on target in 7 of his last 10 apps against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Everything points to a comfortable home win in this match. Leeds are settled, in form and unbeaten at Elland Road, while a leggy Crystal Palace side are shipping goals for fun. We fancy Leeds to take all three points at 3/4 with William Hill and are calling a 3-1 scoreline. That leans the Leeds vs Crystal Palace betting odds firmly towards the hosts.
Best Bets
Back Tarik Muharemovic to record over 1.5 tackles in the Player Tackles market. Muharemovic anchors the Leeds back three and faces a Crystal Palace attack that likes to run the channels. The engine room number-crunch makes him around a 58% shot to log at least two tackles, and the direct nature of the visitors' play should keep him busy.
Back Nico Elvedi to commit over 0.5 fouls in the Player Fouls market. Elvedi starts in central defence tasked with handling Palace's pace on the break, and Leeds have shown a soft spot against wing attacks and individual runners. That vulnerability points to a foul or two, with Elvedi rated better than a two-in-three call to give one away.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Bet Builder
Our four-leg Leeds vs Crystal Palace bet builder tips leans into the goals and a busy afternoon for Calvert-Lewin: Over 3.5 goals, Calvert-Lewin over 0.5 shots on target, over 1.5 shots, plus Harry Wilson anytime.
Over 3.5 goals is backed by Crystal Palace's recent top-flight record, with the Eagles having conceded at least two in each of their last 10 Premier League matches and over 2.5 goals landing in 9 of their last 10 league games.
Calvert-Lewin over 0.5 shots on target is well backed by his record here, having managed 1+ shot on target in 7 of his last 10 apps against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Calvert-Lewin over 1.5 shots follows the same logic, with 27+ shots taken in 3 of Crystal Palace's last 4 matches in the Premier League meaning chances should flow, and the striker attacking a shaky back line.
Harry Wilson anytime rounds it off, offering a genuine goal threat from a player who has scored in 2 of his last 3 apps against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 6/1 and is as short as 4/1 elsewhere.
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Leeds vs Crystal Palace Talking Points
The big theme is fatigue. This fixture was moved to Sunday 20 September because of Crystal Palace's Thursday night Europa League commitments, yet the Eagles still face a turnaround of under 72 hours after their 4-0 win over Lech Poznan. Against a fresh, in-form Leeds that is a serious ask. The other subplot is Dominic Calvert-Lewin, recalled to the England squad in September after 17 league goals across 2026, and now the focal point for our Leeds vs Crystal Palace best bets against a defence shipping goals at the worst possible time.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Predictions FAQs
When is the Leeds vs Crystal Palace English Premier League game?
The match takes place on Sunday 20 September 2026 at 14:00 UK time.
Where is Leeds vs Crystal Palace being played?
Leeds vs Crystal Palace will be played at Elland Road.
Where can I watch Leeds vs Crystal Palace?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sport 7 (Germany).
What competition is Leeds vs Crystal Palace in?
Leeds vs Crystal Palace is a Premier League fixture.
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