- The last meeting between these sides in the Premier League 2025/2026 ended in a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park.
- The head-to-head over the last 3 meetings is balanced at 1 win each and 1 draw.
- The draw is priced at 49/20, while Leeds are 97/100 and Palace are 27/10.
Familiar foes in fine form
Leeds United earned a creditable 1-1 draw away to Brighton in their Premier League 2026/2027 opener before being blown away 6-3 away to Chelsea in the EFL Cup 2026/2027 last weekend, while Palace thumped Middlesbrough 3-0 at home in the EFL Cup 2026/2027 before losing 3-2 to Ipswich Town at home in the Premier League 2026/2027.
Daniel Farke has done a good job since taking charge of Leeds on 4 July 2023 and they're a versatile side who've made a decent start to the 2026/2027 campaign. The Whites have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 5 in all competitions and have the potential to outmatch Palace in the long run.
Palace have been more up and down in Pierre Sage's first few games since taking over at the beginning of July. The Eagles have won 2 and lost 3 of their last 5 in all competitions and have yet to impress on their travels, winning 1 and losing 1 of their 2 away trips in the Premier League 2026/2027.
Both sides are evenly matched
Farke's Leeds are a flexible team who've played a 4-3-3 and a 5-3-2 system this season, and they've added some creativity with Ao Tanaka's 1 assist in 2 games so far in the Premier League 2026/2027. Palace, on the other hand, are a back-three side with more deliberate build-up and pressing triggers.
Anton Stach has 1 goal in 3 Premier League 2026/2027 games and provides Leeds with a key attacking threat from midfield, while Daichi Kamada has been Palace's chief creator so far, with 3 assists in 4 games. Joergen Strand Larsen has been the Eagles' sharpest finisher with 3 of Palace's 8 goals in their last 5 games in all competitions.
Leeds are the bookies' slight favourites here at 97/100, which is understandable as they're 10th in the Premier League 2026/2027 table with 5 points from 3 games, compared to Palace who are 16th with 3 points from 4. Leeds have also been stubborn at Elland Road in the Premier League 2026/2027, drawing their only home game and conceding just 1 goal. Palace have been leaky on their travels with 4 goals conceded in 2 away trips this season and they may struggle to break down Leeds' strong defence.
Leeds look likely but Eagles are dangerous
The hosts look the likelier winner on the odds, but the draw at 49/20 is a tempting proposition as the sides are closely matched and Palace are a threat on the counterattack. Under 2.5 goals at 93/100 also appeals as a live alternative bet here, as this has all the makings of a tight, tactical clash.
Leeds' overloads on the flanks and second-ball game should clash with Palace's back three and wing-backs, and the visitors should be able to create their own chances if they can build through the pivot and spring turnovers in transitions.
