Leeds United vs Crystal Palace predictions for Sunday’s Premier League tie at Elland Road. Roy Hodgson’s second stint at Palace started in the best way possible, with a win. Can they follow up with another success up north and move out of the relegation zone? Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Leeds United vs Crystal Palace Predictions
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Key Stats
– Crystal Palace are vulnerable on the road with only 10 points collected so far this season.
– Jack Harrison is averaging 1.1 fouls per game in the Premier League this season.
Six-Pointer Clash At Elland Road
It was important to start well to rebuild confidence and credibility, and Roy Hodgson has succeeded in this first mission. After a dreadful run of 13 games without a win under Patrick Vieira, Palace are involved in the relegation battle, and despite the fact that a lot of work still needs to be done, that victory could well have been the turning point. The former England manager was brought back before a crucial stretch of six games in which they will play most of the teams that are in danger of going down.
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In his first match back at Selhurst Park, Hodgson managed to lead his team to a 2-1 win over Leicester thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta’s goal in stoppage time. Palace are now sitting in 12th place and have a three-point advantage over the relegation zone in what is likely to be a battle that will go to the wire.
On Sunday afternoon, they will travel to Elland Road to take on Leeds United, who are also involved in the survival battle. The Whites, however, managed to secure a six-pointer against Nottingham Forest in midweek, which moved them up to 13th place with a two-point cushion over the relegation zone.
Leeds have a solid home record, and this could really be the key to reaching safety, as they have lost just one of their last seven home matches. They will rely on their fans to push them in what is a crucial match against a direct competitor in the relegation battle.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace Main Betting Tip: Leeds To Win & Both Teams To Score
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Manchester United bounced back, as we predicted, with a win over Brentford in midweek, and their chances of reaching the top four are increasing. Additionally, they can still bring three trophies home, as after winning the League Cup they are still involved in the FA Cup and the Europa League. Their real objective, however, is to qualify for the Champions League, as that will give them the financial stability they need and also make it easier to strengthen the team further in the summer.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace Value Bet: Jack Harrison to be shown a card
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For our value bet, we are venturing into the cards market, as we believe we have found very good value in backing Jack Harrison to be shown a card. The Leeds’ midfielder has been booked already two times this season and has a high average of fouls per game at 1.1, with 1.2 tackles.
This is going to be a fierce and at times physical battle between two teams that need points, and I expect a heated battle in the midfield. Harrison is one of the candidates to get Simon Hooper’s attention on Sunday, with the referee averaging 3.47 cards per game so far this season.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace Correct Score Prediction: Leeds 2-1
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Overall, I believe Leeds will come out on top here. The home advantage has been key for the Whites in this season, and if you couple that with the dreadful away record of the Eagles, it makes sense to back Leeds to get an edge in what is likely to be a rather open match, in which goals should be on the cards given the fragility of both defensive departments.
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