Leeds vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Tips
Leeds United’s season has been full of inconsistent performances. The “Lilywhites” remain very close to the relegation zone, in part due to a record of just one win in their last six Premier League (PL) matches (W1, E3, P2), and that win was achieved against Norwich. City, who is currently 19th in the standings.
Despite all their drawbacks, Leeds have conceded just two goals in the first half in their last ten games. The problems faced by those led by Marcelo Bielsa go beyond that, as they rarely improve after the break. In fact, Leeds are the only PL team to have lost twice after leading the score at halftime, while drawing a total of five games both at halftime and after the final whistle – the highest amount in the league.
Patrick Vieira’s Crystal Palace have avoided defeat in seven of their last eight PL matches (G2, E5). While he has proven difficult to beat, Vieira had to give another lesson after seeing his team lose focus again on the final matchday. Their seven-game unbeaten streak ended on Saturday (P 1-2 vs. Aston Villa), with the “Eagles” conceding their 10th goal of the season in a set piece situation – highest amount in PL.
Of all the PL teams that have started a match labeled ‘underdog’ at least twice this season, the South London team has an undefeated percentage of 75% in such matches (G2, E4 , P2) – highest percentage in the league. Despite this, they have only won one of their last five away games started as “underdogs” (E2, P2), suggesting that this will be a difficult match to predict.
Players to watch: Leeds have won just one of the five home games at PL in which Raphinha has seen their opponent’s goal (W1, E2, P2). As for Palace, defender Marc Guehi has scored in back-to-back league games, after failing to score in his first 68 games as a professional footballer.
Highlight: Palace have conceded at least two goals in seven of their last eight away games at PL.
Leeds – Crystal Palace FREE TIPS
Crystal Palace – Win @ 3.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
