Two clubs at opposite ends of the Premier League will meet on Saturday, when 17th-place Leeds United hosts fifth-place Crystal Palace. Find our prediction for this matchup below.
With 20 goals in 16 games, Leeds is 13th in the Premier League. On the other side, Crystal Palace has allowed 15 goals in 16 games, second in the league. With 20 goals in 16 games, Crystal Palace is 13th in the Premier League. On the flip side, Leeds has allowed 30 goals in 16 games, 17th in the league. Leeds has been outscored 30-20, and its -10 goal differential is 17th in the Premier League. In terms of goal differential, Crystal Palace is fifth in the Premier League at +5.
Leeds drew its last match, 1-1, against Brentford FC away from home on December 14. Leeds fell short despite outshooting their opponents 15 to eight. Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored in the match against Brentford. Crystal Palace fell to Manchester City 3-0 at home in its most recent match on December 14, even though it outshot Manchester City 14 to six. While Crystal Palace didn't manage a goal against Manchester City, Adam Wharton topped the club with three shots.
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Leeds vs. Crystal Palace Odds & Betting Lines
| Moneyline Favorite | Moneyline Underdog | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds +170 | Crystal Palace +171 | 2.5 | +112 | -143 |
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Leeds vs. Crystal Palace Prediction & Pick
- Moneyline Pick: Crystal Palace +171
- Total Pick: Over 2.5 goals
- Score Prediction: Crystal Palace 2, Leeds 1
Leeds vs. Crystal Palace Match Info
- Match Day: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Match Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Location: Leeds, England
- Stadium: Elland Road
- TV: USA Network
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
Leeds' Moneyline Performance
- Leeds has been favored in four matches this season, and won three.
- So far this season, Leeds (+170) has been at least this big a favorite four times, winning twice.
- Leeds' chances of winning this match are 37.0%, according to the moneyline.
Leeds' Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | 14 | 5 | 0 | 26 | 9 |
| Lukas Nmecha | 14 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Anton Stach | 15 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 16 |
| Sean Longstaff | 12 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
| Brenden Aaronson | 16 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 11 |
Leeds' Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford | 12/14/2025 | A | D | 1-1 | 15 | 8 |
| Liverpool | 12/6/2025 | H | D | 3-3 | 12 | 16 |
| Chelsea | 12/3/2025 | H | W | 3-1 | 14 | 11 |
| Manchester City | 11/29/2025 | A | L | 3-2 | 5 | 17 |
| Aston Villa | 11/23/2025 | H | L | 2-1 | 11 | 14 |
Crystal Palace's Moneyline Performance
- Crystal Palace's chances of winning this match are 36.9%, according to the moneyline.
Crystal Palace's Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean-Philippe Mateta | 16 | 7 | 0 | 37 | 3 |
| Daniel Munoz | 14 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 8 |
| Ismaila Sarr | 12 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Marc Guehi | 15 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Yeremi Pino | 14 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 22 |
Crystal Palace's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester City | 12/14/2025 | H | L | 3-0 | 14 | 6 |
| Fulham | 12/7/2025 | A | W | 2-1 | 13 | 11 |
| Burnley | 12/3/2025 | A | W | 1-0 | 3 | 10 |
| Manchester United | 11/30/2025 | H | L | 2-1 | 13 | 13 |
| Wolverhampton | 11/22/2025 | A | W | 2-0 | 9 | 7 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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