Crystal Palace vs Leicester City, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Match Prediction & Analysis

Two winless teams, Crystal Palace and Leicester City, will face off in matchweek 4 at Selhurst Park in London. Both sides have struggled to find their footing this season, with defensive frailties being a particular concern. This match will likely be decided by which team can better defend, and a victory for either side could provide a much-needed boost to their campaign.

Crystal Palace, after two losses, drew their most recent match against Chelsea FC by a score of 1-1. Leicester City, on the other hand, have experienced a more challenging start, drawing their opening game against Tottenham Hotspur (1-1) and subsequently losing two matches in a row to Fulham (1-2) and Aston Villa (1-2).

Head to Head Record - In 22 Premier League encounters between Crystal Palace and Leicester City, Crystal Palace has a slight advantage with 9 wins, including 5 at home and 4 away. Leicester City has won 8 matches, 5 at home and 3 away. The remaining 5 matches have resulted in draws. 

Current Standings - Both Crystal Palace and Leicester City have drawn one and lost two matches this season. Crystal Palace is currently ranked 16th with a goal differential of -3, while Leicester City is positioned 15th with a goal differential of -2.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Crystal Palace Preview

A team that was in strong form towards the end of the previous Premier League season, has struggled to replicate that success this year, resulting in a mere point from three matches. Goal scoring has been a significant challenge for the Eagles. In their only home game, they conceded two goals against West Ham without scoring. 

Palace is set to field four debutants this weekend, having been active in the transfer market. They have strengthened their defence with the additions of Matt Turner, Trevoah Chalobah, Eddie Nketiah, and Maxence Lacroix. Chalobah and Nketiah are expected to bolster the defensive unit. A notable loss for the Eagles is the absence of Chadi Riad due to a knee injury. 

Stats that matter - 

Palace are ranked 10th in ball possession with 50% averaging 12.3 shots per game and in terms of goal saving D Henderson has been key on average making 3.3 saves per game the 8th best in the season. Eberechi Eze is the only player to score a goal for Palace this season and he is expected to come good against Leicester City and score at least one goal this weekend.  Jean Philippe Mateta has scored four goals in the last three premier league home games. 

Tactics  

Oliver Glisner, as the Eagles' coach is yet to win a Premier League game, with a record of five losses and two draws. He is likely to implement a 3-4-2-1 formation, prioritising defence and playing a more cautious style. 

Crystal Palace Starting Lineup - D Henderson (GK); N Clyne, C Richards, M. Guehi (Defenders); D Munoz, A Wharton, W Hughes, T Mitchell, D Kamada, E Eze (Mid-Fielders); J Mateta (Forward). 

Leicester City Preview

Leicester City’s all three games this season have been tight but the Foxes managed to score a solitary point and are just above the relegation zone. While the Foxes have managed to score goals in all of the three games which is a positive for Steve Cooper’s men. But they haven't been heavily active averaging 3.5 shots on target per game. 

Leicester’s Abdul Fatawu has drawn 10 fouls in the Premier League this season and is second only to Bruno Guimaraes with 16 fouls. Seven of Fatawu’s fouls came after attempted take-ons and are the highest of their type in the league.

Stats that matter 

The Foxes have a relatively low ball possession of 43.7% per game compared to their opponents. They average 8.7 shots per game and have conceded the fewest corners, at 2.7 per game. Defensively, they are strong, with 8 tackles per game and a fifth-place ranking in interceptions. Wout Faes, Valentin Buonanotte, and Jamie Vardy have each scored one goal this season. One of these players is expected to score a goal against the Eagles. 

Tactics 

For Saturday's game, Jakub Stolarczyk and Patson Daka will not be playing for the team due to injury. The presence of Jefferson Lerma and Matheus Franca remain uncertain as the South American pair is still recovering from injuries. Although there are no significant absences in the squad, Manager Steve Cooper may bring Facundo Buonanotte back into the starting lineup. Buonanotte, the 19-year-old from Argentina, impressed the bench after scoring a goal against Aston Villa. Cooper is likely to employ a 4-3-3 formation. 

Leicester City Starting Lineup - M Hermansen (GK); V Kristiansen, J Justion, C Okoli, W Faes (Defenders); H Winks, W Ndidi, O Skipp (Mid Fielders); J Ayew, J Vardy, I Fatawu (Forwards). 

CRYSTAL PALACE vs LEICESTER CITY
Winning Prediction

Crystal Palace won four of their last five games at home, while Leicester City won one and lost four of their last five away games. Crystal Palace won one and drew two of their last three games played at Selhurst Park against Leicester City. 

We predict both teams to score goals and Crystal Palace is favoured to win the game potentially closing the game with a scoreline of 3-1. 

Crystal Palace to Win (3-1)

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