Leeds host Crystal Palace at Elland Road, with the hosts desperate to escape the relegation zone and Palace aiming to solidify their European push in this Premier League match.
| Tournament: | Premier League |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Elland Road, Leeds |
| Date: | 20.12.2025 |
| Time: | 20:00 GMT |
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Form and Head to Head
Leeds drew their last match away at Brentford 1-1. The Peacocks have been inconsistent recently, with two wins, two losses, and two draws in their last six Premier League games.
Crystal Palace drew their last match in the Conference League 2-2 at home to KuPS. The Eagles have been in decent form, securing four wins and one draw in their last six matches across all competitions. Notably, Crystal Palace have won their last three Premier League matches on the road.
The last time these two teams met, Crystal Palace emerged victorious with a 5-1 win at Elland Road in April 2023. In the last six encounters, the head-to-head record is evenly split, with both Leeds and Crystal Palace securing two wins each, and two matches ending in a draw.
Who is the betting favourite in Leeds vs Crystal Palace?
Leeds are the marginal betting favourites to beat Crystal Palace at Elland Road. Latest odds give Leeds a 38% implied win probability, slightly ahead of Palace at 35%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds | 33/20 | BetMGM |
| Crystal Palace | 19/10 | AK Bets |
| Draw | 23/10 | bet365 |
Odds last updated at 3:30PM Friday, 19th December.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Team News
Leeds will be without Sean Longstaff and Daniel James, both sidelined with injuries. Lukas Nmecha is doubtful due to a hamstring issue, leaving his participation in the match uncertain.
Crystal Palace are facing a significant injury crisis. Doucouré, Riad and Kporha are all ruled out through injury. Muñoz is also sidelined with a knee problem. Kamada is out with a hamstring injury for up to 10 weeks, while Sarr is unavailable due to international duty.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Probable Lineups
Leeds (3-5-2): Perri; Struijk, Rodon, Bijol; Gudmundsson, Tanaka, Ampadu, Stach, Harrison; Okafor, Calvert-Lewin
Crystal Palace (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Guéhi, Lacroix, Richards; Mitchell, Lerma, Wharton, Clyne; Nketiah, Pino; Mateta
Lineups powered by WhoScored.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Match Prediction
Despite Leeds enjoying their longest unbeaten run of the season, Crystal Palace appear to be the stronger side going into this match. The Eagles have won their last three matches on the road, and their attacking prowess, particularly their ability to create scoring chances and attack set-pieces, could prove decisive against a Leeds side that struggles with finishing scoring chances and defending against attacks down the wings.
Crystal Palace also often steal the ball from the opposition, which could stifle Leeds' attempts to build momentum. With a forecast predicting that Leeds will steal the ball from the opposition often and a low number of cards shown, the match could be a tight affair, but Crystal Palace's superior form and attacking strengths should see them edge out a victory.
Prediction: Leeds 1-2 Crystal Palace
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Pascal Struijk has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 8/11 at Coral while publishing.
Tyrick Mitchell has exceeded 0.5 Fouls in 3 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 5/6 at bet365 while publishing.
Maxence Lacroix has exceeded 1.5 Tackles in 4 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 10/11 at bet365 while publishing.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has scored in 4 of their last 4 apps in the Premier League.
Best odds of 23/10 at Paddy Power while publishing.
Lukas Nmecha has scored or assisted in 3 of their last 4 apps in the Premier League.
Best odds of 17/10 at Paddy Power while publishing.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Bet Builder Tip
Our Leeds vs Crystal Palace Bet Builder Tip is:
- Both Teams To Score
- Adam Wharton Over 1.5 Shots
- Marc Guehi Over 0.5 Shots
- Marc Guehi Over 0.5 Fouls
Best odds of 14/1 available at bet365 while publishing.
Both Teams To Score
Leeds have seen both teams score in 6 out of their last 6 matches. The last two encounters between Leeds and Palace have delivered BTTS alongside over 2.5 goals. Crystal Palace lack a clean sheet in 3 of their last 4 games and just once in their last 5 following Conference League weekends.
Adam Wharton Over 1.5 Shots
Adam Wharton averages 1.0 shots per game this season but has ramped up to 2 shots per game in his last 2 outings. He should find ample space in midfield to unleash distance efforts, making this leg particularly enticing at the available odds.
Marc Guehi Over 0.5 Shots
Marc Guehi poses a constant aerial threat for Palace in both defense and attack. He has registered 2 shots in each of his last 2 games, and against a Leeds side that struggles with set-piece defending, he stands a strong chance to clear this line. Palace boast the second-highest xG from set pieces at 8.36, trailing only Arsenal's 8.47.
Marc Guehi Over 0.5 Fouls
Marc Guehi has committed 1 foul per game across his last 5 matches. Facing a Leeds side that deploys 2 attackers, including in-form Dominic Calvert-Lewin, he should comfortably hit this leg in a physical central defensive battle.
