Leeds vs Crystal Palace Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Get our Leeds vs Crystal Palace prediction, projected lineups, and key betting picks. Discover odds and top Same Game Parlay insights for this big clash.
Grayson Parker - September 20, 2026, 5:23 AM EDT
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Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Game Date | September 20, 2026 |
Game Time | 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Leeds, Elland Road |
This Leeds vs Crystal Palace prediction centers on a flying home side hosting a struggling visitor at Elland Road on September 20, 2026, in a Premier League matchup with a clear favorite.
Leeds have been excellent early on, banking eight points from their first four games to sit near the top of the standings, punctuated by an eye-catching 4-1 win over Newcastle.
Crystal Palace arrive in trouble, sitting deep in the bottom half with just three points from four outings and only one league win to show for their start.
History leans hard toward the hosts. Leeds have won 8 of their last 9 home games against Crystal Palace in all competitions, setting the tone for this one.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Recent Results
Leeds are rolling. Daniel Farke's side are undefeated in 12 of their last 13 games in the Premier League and just eased past Newcastle 4-1. Eight points from four games has them in the top four, and the same XI is expected here. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has scored in 2 of his last 3 games in the league.
Crystal Palace are in a slump domestically, failing to win 10 of their last 11 games in the Premier League and conceding at least two goals in each of their last 10. The Eagles have been messy at both ends. They did get a boost in Europe midweek, but their league scoring, with over 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 games, cuts both ways.
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 in good shape. Joe Rodon (hamstring) remains weeks away and Mateo Joseph (ACL) is a long-term absentee, but Daniel Farke will name the same starting XI that eased past Newcastle, so there is no need to tinker with a winning group.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have issues at the back, with Axel Disasi serving a three-game ban and Chadi Riad (ACL) out for the season. Jean-Philippe Mateta (hamstring) stays sidelined after missing the last five games, though Takehiro Tomiyasu is likely to start and Eddie Nketiah should feature.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup
Leeds
Formation: 3-5-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Trafford; T. Muharemovic, N. Elvedi, J. Justin; G. Gudmundsson, E. Ampadu, A. Stach, A. Tanaka, J. Bogle; D. Calvert-Lewin, N. Okafor
Crystal Palace
Formation: 3-4-3
Predicted Starting Lineup: D. Henderson; T. Tomiyasu, C. Richards, J. Canvot; T. Mitchell, A. Wharton, D. Kamada, A. Khalaili; Y. Pino, E. Nketiah, J. S. Larsen
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Key Stats & Game Facts
- Crystal Palace have received 2+ cards in 6 of their last 7 games vs Leeds (Premier League).
- There have been 5+ goals scored in 3 of Crystal Palace's last 3 games (Premier League).
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin has recorded 1+ shots on target in 7 of his last 10 games vs Crystal Palace (Premier League).
- Adam Wharton has won 2+ fouls in 4 of his last 4 games (Premier League).
- Daichi Kamada has provided assists in 2 of his last 3 games (Premier League).
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction is a comfortable Leeds win, 3-1. The hosts are humming, unbeaten in 12 of their last 13 league games, while Crystal Palace turned out in Europe less than 72 hours ago and cannot stop conceding. Farke's side have too much firepower for these Leeds vs Crystal Palace betting odds to point elsewhere.
Best Picks
Tarik Muharemovic to record over 1.5 tackles in the Player Tackles market. In the Player Tackles market, the Leeds center back is well-placed to stay busy breaking up Crystal Palace attacks. With Palace pushing bodies forward throughout and Leeds defending deep at times in the 3-5-2, Muharemovic figures to be right in the thick of it.
Anan Khalaili to commit over 1.5 fouls in the Player Fouls market. In the Player Fouls market, the Palace wide midfielder projects to pick up fouls under sustained Leeds pressure at Elland Road. Khalaili operates on a flank where he will be forced into defensive situations repeatedly, making this a sound player prop angle.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Same Game Parlay
Our Leeds vs Crystal Palace Same Game Parlay packages four legs into one high-scoring ticket: Over 4.5 total goals, Dominic Calvert-Lewin over 0.5 shots on target, Harry Wilson anytime goalscorer, and Calvert-Lewin over 1.5 shots.
The Over 4.5 goals leg leans on Crystal Palace chaos. Crystal Palace have seen 5+ goals scored across all three of their most recent Premier League outings, so the ceiling is well established.
Calvert-Lewin over 0.5 shots on target is backed by a strong head-to-head record. He has put 1+ shots on target across 7 of 10 career Premier League appearances against Crystal Palace, a remarkably consistent output.
Harry Wilson anytime goalscorer taps into a genuine head-to-head threat. Wilson has found the net across 2 of his 3 Premier League appearances versus Crystal Palace, giving him real punch from midfield.
Calvert-Lewin over 1.5 shots rounds the parlay out. He has scored across 2 of his 3 most recent Premier League games, keeping his shooting volume consistently high in the attacking third.
At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +925 and is as short as +700 elsewhere. Shopping for the top price rather than settling for the shortest could net you an extra $22 on a $10 stake.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Talking Points
The big question is whether Crystal Palace can carry any European momentum into the league. The Eagles rolled to a 4-0 home win over Lech Poznan in their Europa League opener on September 17, 2026, but that came less than 72 hours before this trip to a hostile Elland Road. Turning that into desperately needed points is the whole task, especially with just one win from four league games and a defense that keeps leaking goals. For Leeds, this is about staying ruthless at home, where Farke's side have been unbeaten in the league since last March, and keeping their strong start rolling before the break.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace Predictions FAQs
When is the Leeds vs Crystal Palace English Premier League game?
The game is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026, kicking off at 9:00 AM ET / 6:00 AM PT.
Where is Leeds vs Crystal Palace being played?
The game will be played at Elland Road in Leeds.
Where can I watch Leeds vs Crystal Palace?
The game is scheduled to be broadcast live on Sky Sport 7 (Germany).
What are the expected lineups for Leeds vs Crystal Palace?
Leeds are projected to use a 3-5-2 formation with D. Calvert-Lewin and N. Okafor leading the attack. Crystal Palace are expected to set up in a 3-4-3 system led by E. Nketiah in the forward line.
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