Leeds vs Crystal Palace Prediction & Betting Tips (20 December)

As expected, Leeds are fighting not to go down this season. The promoted team now occupies 17th place in the Premier League, 3 points ahead of the relegation zone. Daniel Farke's men worried all their fans by stringing together four defeats in a row in November against Brighton, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and Manchester City. On the other hand, they showed a surge during the last three days. Leeds got the better of Chelsea 3-1 before holding off Liverpool 3-3 and Brentford last weekend 1-1.

Author of a good first part of the season, Crystal Palace is currently 5th in the Premier League and is 2 points behind 4th place, qualifying for the next Champions League. Sure of their strength, the Eagles have only conceded 2 losses in the last 7 days, for 4 victories and 1 draw. Fallers of Burnley 2-1 and Fulham 1-2 away, they were however subjected to the law, at home, by Manchester City last weekend 0-3. 

The head-to-head history between these two sides adds another layer of intrigue. Leeds have struggled against Palace in recent seasons, most notably suffering a heavy 1-5 defeat at Elland Road back in April 2023. However, they have also managed to grind out results in tighter encounters, such as a 0-0 draw in April 2022 and a 1-0 home win in November 2021. Palace’s recent dominance in the fixture suggests they will enter this game with confidence, but Leeds’ fighting spirit at home cannot be underestimated. With both teams showing contrasting fortunes in recent weeks, the tactical battle between Farke’s attempts to stabilize Leeds and Vieira’s push for attacking fluidity will be fascinating. The atmosphere at Elland Road is expected to be electric, with fans desperate to see their side upset one of the league’s in-form teams.

Looking ahead to the match itself, the balance of form and squad quality tilts in favor of Crystal Palace. Leeds’ inability to convert chances and their defensive lapses have cost them valuable points, while Palace’s structured approach and clinical finishing have been decisive in their rise up the table. Given the recent performances and the historical edge Palace hold, the most realistic prediction is a narrow away victory. A disciplined Palace side is likely to frustrate Leeds, capitalizing on a single moment of quality to secure the result. Therefore, the forecast leans toward a 0:1 scoreline, with Crystal Palace edging out Leeds in a tight and cagey contest.

• Summary: Leeds United is going head to head with Crystal Palace starting on 20 Dec 2025 at 20:00 UTC at Elland Road stadium, Leeds city, England. The match is a part of the Premier League .
• Referee: Thomas Bramall
• Leeds Feedinco Rating: 6.68
• Crystal Palace Feedinco Rating: 6.90