Nearly half of the Premier League is fighting against relegation, and Sunday’s clash at Elland Road will see a couple of candidates to go down. We have prepared the best Leeds vs. Crystal Palace betting pick, so let’s take a closer look.
Leeds – Crystal Palace Betting Tip, Prediction & Odds (9.4.2023)
Both Leeds and Crystal Palace are in a dangerous situation, though with nine rounds to go, there are still a lot of points to fight for. The Peacocks are slight home favorites to come out on top, and they hope to take advantage of the Eagles’ poor run of form on the road.
Leeds vs. Crystal Palace: Initial Situation
Leeds are 13th in the Premier League with 29 points (W7, D8, L14) and a 38:49 goal difference. The Peacocks are just a couple of points above the drop zone and one point behind Crystal Palace (W7, D9, L13; 24:39 GD).
Leeds Stats & Form
The Peacocks have done a good job over their last three matches, earning six points in the process. After a 4-2 victory against Wolves on the road and a heavy 4-1 road defeat to Arsenal, Leeds outlasted Nottingham Forest 2-1 at home this past Tuesday. In their previous six outings at home in the EPL, the Peacocks have recorded a pair of wins, three draws, and one loss.
Jack Harrison scored against Nottingham Forest and now has five goals and nine assists on his season tally. Rodrigo has bagged 13 goals so far this season, while Luis Sinisterra has accounted for five goals, also finding the net versus Nottingham Forest.
Crystal Palace Stats & Form
The Eagles put an end to their four-game losing streak last Saturday, beating Leicester 2-1 in front of the home fans. It was their first victory since the last day of December when Crystal Palace defeated Bournemouth 2-0 away from home. In their previous six showings on the road, the Eagles have only earned a point while tallying a 3:10 goal difference.
Wilfried Zaha leads the way for the Eagles with six goals and three assists in 25 appearances in all competitions. Odsonne Edouard has accounted for five goals and two assists, while Eberechi Eze has four goals and three dishes on his season tally.
Leeds – Crystal Palace: Head-to-Head
Since Leeds returned to the Premier League in 2019-20, the Peacocks have registered one draw and a couple of wins and losses in five encounters with Crystal Palace. In their first meeting of the season, Crystal Palace defeated Leeds 2-1, and both Edouard and Eze found the back of the net.
Leeds – Crystal Palace Odds
The Peacocks are 2.15 home favorites at Unibet Sportsbook. I’ve mentioned Crystal Palace’s awful run of form on the road, so the bookmakers are expecting Leeds to grab three points. We shouldn’t see a high-scoring affair, and Over 2.5 Goals pays 2.10 at bet365 Sportsbook. Leeds’ defense is one of the worst in the league, but Crystal Palace have struggled to score all season long.
Leeds have improved over the last few weeks. Javi Gracia, who took the helm on February 24, insists on a high-tempo, attacking approach, so I’m expecting the Peacocks to beat the Eagles at home. Crystal Palace will take a cautious approach, no doubt. The Eagles will be happy as long as it’s nil-nil on the scoreboard, so betting on the totals seems like a tricky job. The stake is huge, and one goal will dramatically change things on the field.
Betting tip and prediction: Leeds – Crystal Palace (9.4.2023)