Crystal Palace are seeking three successive victories over Leeds for the first time ever.
By winning 5-1 when the pair last met on Easter Sunday 2023, the Eagles ended a sequence of seven successive defeats at Elland Road.
Leeds vs Crystal Palace preview
This is the second of three matches in the space of just six days for Crystal Palace, so can the Eagles claim a Saturday night victory on the road? As recently as Thursday, Oliver Glasner heavily rotated as his side faced Kuopion Palloseura in the Conference League. Despite taking an early lead through Christantus Uche's stunning outside of the boot strike, they were held to a 2-2 draw by the Finnish champions; Justin Devenny's late header salvaging a draw. This means Palace narrowly missed out on automatic qualification to the round of 16, so must now face either HŠK Zrinjski Mostar or Sigma Olomouc in a two-legged play-off in February; more matches is the last thing they need!
Before then, Glasner's team will take on Arsenal in an EFL Cup quarter-final on Tuesday, hence why this fixture has been brought forward to Saturday night. Back in the Premier League, Palace were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City last Sunday, despite accumulating a higher xG than the Sky Blues; 1.88 to 1.19. Having won three out of four matches beforehand, the Eagles are still flying high up in fifth place, so may well feel as though they are favourites for victory in West Yorkshire.
Leeds United meantime are in good form themselves, seeking to extend their unbeaten streak to four matches. Last Sunday, Dominic Calvert-Lewin's late header saw the Whites salvage a 1-1 draw with Brentford in West London, this the fourth successive match in which the striker has netted.
Overall, since Daniel Farke switched to a back five at half time against Manchester City, his team are unbeaten. After a last gasp defeat at the Etihad, Leeds then beat Chelsea 3-1 before, a fortnight ago, Ao Tanaka's 96th minute strike salvaged a 3-3 draw with Liverpool. This has been a much-needed upturn in results, considering that the Whites sit just one place and three points clear of danger. Elland Road will be rocking come Saturday night, so can they roar their side on to a crucial victory?
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 68.
- Leeds United Wins: 31. Draws: 17. Crystal Palace Wins: 20.
Leeds team news
Having had a full week to prepare for this clash, unlike their visitors, Daniel Farke could name an unchanged lineup, certainly sticking with the 5-3-2 that may be the key to their survival.
Sean Longstaff remains sidelined, so Ao Tanaka and Anton Stach will keep their places in midfield, with Noah Okafor once again partnering Dominic Calvert-Lewin in attack. Both Jayden Bogle and captain Ethan Ampadu would miss next Sunday's trip to Sunderland if cautioned.
Leeds United predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace: (5-3-2): Perri; Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Ampadu, Stach, Tanaka; Okafor, Calvert-Lewin.
Leeds player to watch vs Crystal Palace
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been completely reinvigorated by Farke's change of system, thereby seeking to score in five successive Premier League appearances for the first time since October 2020, having bagged only three goals throughout the entirety of last season.
Crystal Palace team news
Oliver Glasner has lost Ismaïla Sarr to the Africa Cup of Nations, while key figures Daniel Muñoz and Daichi Kamada are sidelined.
So, as mentioned, Glasner made 11 changes against KuPS on Thursday, with youngsters George King, Dean Benamar, Kaden Rodney and Joél Drakes-Thomas among the starters.
Here, he will largely revert to the team beaten by Man City last weekend, with Will Hughes coming in for Kamada, while Eddie Nketiah could fill Sarr's spot in the front three, facing his former side.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Leeds United: (3-4-2-1): Henderson; Richards, Guéhi, Lacroix; Clyne, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell; Yéremy, Nketiah, Mateta.
Crystal Palace player to watch vs Leeds
Jean-Philippe Mateta has nine goals to his name this season, but is currently without one in three Premier League matches, so can he end his mini-barren run?
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace prediction
Elland Road will be load come kick off on Saturday night, but that is the only guarantee for a match that could go either-way, but we are backing Leeds for a massive win: Leeds 2-1 Crystal Palace.
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace FAQs - Premier League
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What is the date and kick-off time for Leeds United vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League?
Leeds United vs Crystal Palace takes place on Saturday 20 December 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (ET) & 12:00 (PT).