Leeds vs Crystal Palace: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Leeds vs Crystal Palace
• Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025
• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: Elland Road

Leeds are coming into this match with a mixed bag of results, showing resilience with draws against Brentford and Liverpool, but also suffering losses to strong teams like Manchester City and Aston Villa. Their predicted 3-5-2 formation suggests they'll look to balance defence with attacking threats from Calvert-Lewin and Okafor.

Crystal Palace have had a more consistent run, with wins against Fulham, Burnley, and Wolves, despite a heavy loss to Manchester City. Their 3-4-2-1 setup emphasises midfield control with Lerma and Wharton, while relying on Mateta up top.

Given the recent form and tactical setups, this match could be closely contested. Leeds might look to exploit their wing-backs, Bogle and Gudmundsson, to create chances, while Crystal Palace will aim to dominate possession and hit on the break. It's likely to be a tight affair, with both teams capable of scoring, but Crystal Palace's recent form might just give them the edge.

Leeds have shown a bit of everything in their recent outings, with two draws, a win, and two losses. The draws against Brentford and Liverpool suggest they can hold their own against tough opposition, while the win over Chelsea shows they're capable of pulling off a surprise. However, losses to Manchester City and Aston Villa indicate they can struggle against the top teams. This mixed form might give them a bit of confidence, but also a sense of unpredictability heading into this match.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Brentford (A)
• Draw: 3-3 vs Liverpool (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Chelsea (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Manchester City (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Aston Villa (H)

Crystal Palace have been on a decent run lately, with three wins in their last five games. They've managed to beat Fulham, Burnley, and Wolves, showing they can handle mid-table teams. The loss to Manchester City was a heavy one, but it's understandable given City's form. This recent run of results should give Palace a good amount of momentum and confidence going into this match against Leeds.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Manchester City (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Fulham (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Burnley (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Manchester United (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Wolves (A)

The head-to-head record between Leeds and Crystal Palace shows a mixed record, with Crystal Palace holding the upper hand in recent encounters. They secured a convincing 5-1 victory in their last meeting and also won 2-1 in the match before that.

However, Leeds managed a 1-0 win in November 2021, and the teams have also drawn a friendly. This suggests that while Crystal Palace have been dominant lately, Leeds can still pose a threat.

Recent Results

• Leeds 1-5 Crystal Palace (09 Apr 2023)

• Crystal Palace 2-1 Leeds (09 Oct 2022)

• Crystal Palace 1-1 Leeds (22 Jul 2022) - Friendlies Clubs

• Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds (25 Apr 2022)

• Leeds 1-0 Crystal Palace (30 Nov 2021)

• Daniel James (Hamstring) - Out

• Sean Longstaff (Calf) - Out

• Lukas Nmecha (Hamstring) - Out

• Cheick Doucouré (Knee) - Out

• Caleb Kporha (Back) - Out

• Chadi Riad (Knee) - Out

• Ismaila Sarr (International duty) - Out

• Daniel Muñoz (Knee) - Out

• Daichi Kamada (Hamstring) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Rodon (DF), Bijol (DF), Struijk (DF), Bogle (MF), Tanaka (MF), Ampadu (MF), Stach (MF), Gudmundsson (MF), Calvert-Lewin (AT), Okafor (AT)

Leeds are expected to line up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Rodon, Bijol, and Struijk forming a solid back three. This setup allows Bogle and Gudmundsson to push forward from wing-back positions, supporting the attacking duo of Calvert-Lewin and Okafor.

• Predicted lineup: Henderson (GK), Richards (DF), Lacroix (DF), Guehi (DF), Clyne (MF), Wharton (MF), Lerma (MF), Mitchell (MF), Nketiah (AT), Pino (AT), Mateta (AT)

Crystal Palace will likely stick with their 3-4-2-1 formation, with Richards, Lacroix, and Guehi at the back. This setup enables Wharton and Lerma to control the midfield, while Nketiah and Pino provide support to the lone striker Mateta.

• Calvert-Lewin vs Guehi: Calvert-Lewin's physicality and aerial ability will be tested against Guehi's defensive prowess.

• Tanaka vs Wharton: Tanaka's composure on the ball will be tested by Wharton's midfield control and distribution.

• Ampadu (Leeds): Ampadu's versatility and energy in midfield will be crucial for Leeds' performance.

• Mateta (Crystal Palace): Mateta's physical presence will be key for Crystal Palace's attacking play.

Leeds vs Crystal Palace at 20:00 GMT on Saturday, 20 December 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Leeds 1-2 Crystal Palace.

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