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Premier League: Crystal Palace vs Leeds United
Kickoff Time: 2026-3-15 22:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Jason Cairnduff
In the UEFA Europa Conference League in midweek, Crystal Palace drew 0-0 at home with AEK Larnaca. Crystal Palace’s form has improved recently, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last five matches, putting in solid performances. However, Crystal Palace is still struggling with a lengthy injury list. Following the absence of Jean-Philippe Mateta, the attack has had to rely solely on Jörgen Strand Larsen. In addition, injuries to Cheick Oumar Doucoure, Daniel Muñoz, Rio Cardines and Caleb Kporha have left the Palace defence vulnerable. Under a packed schedule, Crystal Palace also faces a severe test in terms of fitness.
Leeds United eased past Norwich City 3-0 at home in the FA Cup last time out, ending their winless run. Leeds play a high-pressing style and are good at breaking down defences with quick wide attacks. Their attack flows smoothly, but there are clear defensive flaws, making them a side strong in attack but weak in defence. Notably, although Leeds’ away win rate is not high, they have shown great resilience. In their nine most recent away games, they have recorded 1 win, 7 draws and 1 defeat. They have picked up points against top sides including Liverpool, Chelsea and Aston Villa, and their only away loss was a one-goal defeat against Newcastle United.
Although Crystal Palace have performed well lately, Leeds United hold a clear advantage in fitness. Palace had the physical drain of European football in midweek and face the second leg of their Europa Conference League tie just four days later, making fitness management a major issue. Taking into account Leeds United’s resilient away form, Crystal Palace — with their congested schedule — should not be overrated.
Crystal Palace’s Last 5 Games: DWLWW
26-03-13 Crystal Palace 0-0 AEK Larnaca
26-03-06 Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Crystal Palace
26-03-01 Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace
26-02-27 Crystal Palace 2-0 FC Zirinsky
26-02-22 Crystal Palace 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Leeds United‘s Last 5 Games: WLLDD
26-03-09 Leeds United 3-0 Norwich City
26-03-04 Leeds United 0-1 Sunderland
26-03-01 Leeds United 0-1 Manchester City
26-02-21 Aston Villa 1-1 Leeds United
26-02-15 Birmingham City 1-1 Leeds United (pen 2-4)
Head-To-Head Record
25-12-21 Leeds United 4-1 Crystal Palace
23-04-09 Leeds United 1-5 Crystal Palace
22-10-09 Crystal Palace 2-1 Leeds United
22-07-22 Crystal Palace 1-1 Leeds United
22-04-26 Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds United
Prediction: Leeds United to win away or draw