On match day 17 of the English Premier League, Leeds United will host Crystal Palace on Sunday at 01:30 AM IST, 21st December 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at Elland Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, which has a seating capacity of 37,645 spectators.
This blog by 96.com will provide a detailed preview of the Leeds United vs Crystal Palace match, including team form, predicted lineups, and match predictions.
Match Preview: Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
Leeds United come into this match after a 1-1 draw against Brentford in their last Premier League outing, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring a late equaliser in the 82nd minute.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, travel to West Yorkshire following a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, where Erling Haaland struck twice, and Phil Foden added the third goal in their most recent league fixture.
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Recent Form of Leeds United and Crystal Palace
The Peacocks have won only one of their last five matches, suffering two defeats and two draws. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace also won three and lost two of their previous five games across all competitions.
In the league standings, Leeds United sit in 17th place with 4 wins, 4 draws, and eight losses, earning a total of 16 points. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace sits 5th with 26 points, having recorded 7 wins and 6 losses and four draws.
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Leeds United vs Crystal Palace Channel Info
India
- Online (Web): SonyLiv
- Subscription: Available via SonyLiv Premium
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- Log in using your registered account or subscribe to a premium plan.
- Navigate to the Football section and select the Leeds United vs Crystal Palace English Premier League stream on match day.
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Leeds United vs Crystal Palace – Predicted Starting Lineups
Leeds United: Perri, Rodon, Bijol, Struijk, Bogle, Stach, Amapdu, Tanaka, Gudmundsson, Okafor, Calvert-Lewin.
Unavailable players for Leeds United: Sean Longstaff (injury), Daniel James (injury), Lukas Nmecha (injury).
Crystal Palace: Henderson, Clyne, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi (C), Mitchell, Wharton, Kamada, Sarr, Pino, Mateta
Unavailable players for Crystal Palace: Chadi Riad (injury), Caleb Kporha (injury), Cheick Oumar Doucouré (injury), Daniel Munoz (injury).
Form:
LEE: D-D-W-L-L
CRY: L-W-W-W-L
H2H Record Leeds United vs Crystal Palace:
Since 4 December 2010, Leeds United and Crystal Palace have faced each other 13 times. Leeds have won five of those meetings, while Crystal Palace have claimed four victories, with the remaining four matches ending in draws.
In their most recent head-to-head encounter, the Eagles dominated Leeds with a 5-1 win in a Premier League fixture.
Pre-Match Odds & Win Probability – 96.com
- LEE: 2.56 (24%)
- Draw: 3.00 (24%)
- CRY: 2.65 (52%)
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin: Leeds United
The 28-year-old English striker has scored five goals in 14 league appearances, playing 945 minutes so far this season. Calvert-Lewin has found the net in four consecutive matches for Leeds. He has taken 30 shots, with 13 on target, and has completed 91 successful passes, showing strong involvement in attack.
Jean-Philippe Mateta: Crystal Palace
The 28-year-old French forward has registered seven goals in 16 league appearances for Crystal Palace. He most recently scored a consolation penalty in the 2-1 defeat against Manchester United. Mateta has played 1,305 minutes, attempted 44 shots, and hit the target 23 times. He also maintains a 65.4% passing accuracy, underlining his all-around contribution.
Top Betting Tips (96.com)
- Correct Score: LEE 1-0(8.5)
- Either Teams To Score: No: (7.25)
- First Goal Scorer: Lukas Nmecha(6), Dominic Calvert-Lewin(6.25)
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Match Prediction
Both Leeds United and Crystal Palace will come into this match after failing to secure a win in their last league fixtures. However, Palace hold a stronger head-to-head record against Leeds, and we expect the Eagles to claim victory in this match.
Predicted Score: Leeds United 1-3 Crystal Palace
FAQs: Leeds United vs Crystal Palace
Q1. When is the Leeds United vs Crystal Palace match?
The match will take place on Sunday, 21 December 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 01:30 AM IST.
Q2. Where will Leeds United vs Crystal Palace be played?
The match will be held at Elland Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, which has a seating capacity of 37,645 spectators.
Q3. Where can fans in India watch Leeds United vs Crystal Palace live?
Fans in India can watch the match live on SonyLiv through its Premium subscription.
Q4. What is the recent form of Leeds United and Crystal Palace?
Leeds United have managed only one win in their last five matches, along with two draws and two defeats. Crystal Palace have won three of their last five matches and lost two.
Q5. What is the head-to-head record between Leeds United and Crystal Palace?
Since December 2010, the two teams have met 13 times. Leeds United have won five matches, Crystal Palace have won four, and four games ended in draws. Crystal Palace won the most recent meeting 5-1.
