Leeds vs Crystal Palace Prediction 20 December 2025
🔊 Will Leeds extend their unbeaten run to four matches after the 17th round of the Premier League? In their last three outings, the Peacocks have picked up five points. While not an outstanding tally, it's worth noting that two out of the three teams they faced are in the top seven of the league. On Saturday, another top-half contender, Crystal Palace, who currently sit fifth, will visit Elland Road. The Eagles are on a contrasting streak, having failed to win in their last two matches across all competitions. Can the Londoners break their winless streak? We'll provide an insightful prediction in our editorial analysis.
Head-to-Head
📊 Over the past five years, Leeds have spent four seasons in the Premier League. During this time, they have faced Crystal Palace six times. The Eagles hold a slight edge in victories, with three wins compared to the Peacocks' two. The teams also shared the points once. Notably, in 4 out of these 6 encounters, the total goals scored did not exceed 3.5.
Head-to-head statistics Leeds - Crystal Palace
Leeds United Team Overview
Despite a three-match unbeaten streak, Leeds have slipped one spot in the Premier League standings-from 16th to 17th-now sitting just three points clear of the relegation zone. This drop is attributed to back-to-back draws and a challenging schedule. Over a longer stretch, the Peacocks faced four of the top seven teams in the league over their last five fixtures. However, Daniel Farke's squad held their own against these giants, netting nine goals and even securing a victory over Chelsea (3-1).
Leeds' recent trip to London to face Brentford didn't yield the desired result (1-1). The hosts had a slight edge in possession, holding the ball 57% of the time. However, the Peacocks were more frequent and dangerous in their attacks on the Bees' goal (17 shots with an xG of 1.77 compared to 7 shots with an xG of 0.64). Yet, it took until the 82nd minute for the visitors to equalize, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin extending his scoring streak to four matches.
Match Results: Leeds United
Crystal Palace Team Overview
The "Eagles" have maintained their place in the Premier League's top five for five consecutive rounds, oscillating between fourth and fifth positions. Prior to their last match, Crystal Palace were on a three-game winning streak, which propelled the capital club into the Champions League spots. However, last weekend, Manchester City visited Selhurst Park and capitalized on their chances better, despite the hosts attacking more frequently and effectively than the "Citizens" (16 shots with an xG of 1.63 compared to 7 shots with an xG of 1.14). Yet, this advantage did not reflect in the final scoreline of 0-3.
Midweek, Oliver Glasner's team hosted Finnish side KuPS in the Conference League. The head coach made significant squad rotations, with 11 changes from the lineup against Manchester City in the Premier League. This decision likely influenced the final result (2-2), even though the "Glaziers" attacked more frequently and effectively against their opponents' goal (14 shots with an xG of 1.58 compared to 3 shots with an xG of 0.23). It's worth noting that during the match, Oliver Glasner did bring on four key players.
Match Results: Crystal Palace
Latest news
Leeds United
🎙 Leeds' first-choice goalkeeper Lucas Perry, who made the switch to English football just this summer, has received praise from Daniel Farke. Here's what the Peacocks' head coach had to say about the Brazilian keeper's form: "The pressing in the Premier League is a bit more intense than in other leagues, so he needs to adapt. Lucas has improved, but there's still some work to be done. If he were excellent with his feet as well, we wouldn't be able to afford him, but we're working hard on that. In recent games, he's made some crucial saves and delivered some really good performances. Lucas is a very humble, quiet, and hardworking guy. If he keeps this up, he'll succeed in this area too."
❌ Lucas Nmecha's return from a hamstring injury has been delayed until the new year. This is a significant loss for the head coach, as the German was on target in three out of four matches before his injury. Besides him, Leeds also have Sean Longstaff and Daniel James sidelined.
Crystal Palace
🎙 According to Sky Sports News, several top Premier League and European clubs are keeping a close eye on the situation surrounding Oliver Glasner. The Crystal Palace head coach addressed questions about his contract situation, revealing that initial talks to extend his deal, which expires at the end of this season, began back in March but were postponed. "There's no time right now. Believe me, I'm not thinking about my future at the moment. It's not important right now. I know there are a lot of rumors, but I'm still with the club. Once we make a decision, first the players will know, and then the media will hear about it too. Right now, we're discussing our matches and the January transfer window. Will injuries affect it or not? Will we adjust the original plan or not? That's what we're discussing now, not my contract," Glasner explained.
❌ Crystal Palace are dealing with a lengthy injury list. Recently sidelined are Daniel Munoz and Jeide Kanwo. Earlier, Chadi Riad, Caleb Kpora, Cheick Doucoure, and Borna Sosa were also ruled out. Additionally, Ismaila Sarr has left to participate in the Africa Cup of Nations.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is Thomas Bramall. Over his last 20 Premier League matches, he has averaged 3.3 yellow cards per game. However, the upcoming clash might see more action for the referee, as the last four head-to-head encounters between these teams have consistently seen at least four bookings. Additionally, when focusing on matches involving the "Peacocks," they average 3.8 yellow cards. Daniel Farke's squad has gained solid momentum against top teams in recent Premier League rounds. Therefore, a trip to Elland Road won't be a walk in the park for Crystal Palace. Our prediction: total yellow cards over 3.5.
⚽️ Goals Prediction
The second-best defense in the Premier League, Crystal Palace, will visit Elland Road, having conceded only 15 goals in 16 league matches. However, they've let in five goals in their last two games, including two against modest Finnish side KuPS in the Conference League. Moreover, in 6 of their last 7 matches, the London club has seen a total over 2.5 goals, as have Leeds in their last six home games. It's highly likely that on Saturday, the total goals will be over 2.5.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Crystal Palace's primary formation is 3-4-2-1. Oliver Glasner's team typically plays on the counter. The Austrian coach emphasizes central pressure, so the "Glaziers" don't often reach their opponents' corner flags. This is reflected in their set-piece numbers: in six consecutive Premier League matches, the Londoners have taken no more than four corners. We anticipate that at Elland Road, Crystal Palace's total corners will be under 4.5.
Editorial Prediction
The upcoming clash is one of the most unpredictable according to the bookmakers' odds, with a slight edge given to the hosts. These odds can be attributed to Crystal Palace's injury-hit squad and their recent performances in the last two matches. However, the gap in the league standings between the clubs is too significant to consider Leeds as favorites. Notably, in the last six consecutive Premier League rounds, both teams have found the net at Selhurst Park.
Currently, the Eagles' defense doesn't inspire much confidence, and the Peacocks have scored in 14 of their last 15 outings at Elland Road. Our editorial choice: both teams to score (yes). We slightly favor the visitors with a scoreline of (2-1), as Leeds have failed to win in their last three head-to-head encounters.
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