Leeds vs Crystal Palace

Leeds have put together a solid string of results, including a win over Newcastle on 14 September and a draw against Brighton on 5 September. Their best-rated player over the listed matches was T. Muharemović, while goalkeeper J. Trafford recorded 17 saves and two goals conceded over the listed matches. Crystal Palace arrive following a victory over Lech Poznan on 17 September, though they were beaten by Ipswich on 12 September. J. Strand Larsen has been their best-rated player over the listed matches, and while goalkeeper Dean Henderson is out, he recorded 12 saves and six goals conceded over the listed matches.

Leeds have had the better of recent meetings, winning once and drawing once in the two recorded fixtures. The most recent encounter in March ended in a goalless draw, while the previous meeting at Elland Road in December ended in a decisive home win.

• Without J. Rodon and M. Joseph, two of the two ruled out for Leeds.
• Without A. Disasi, C. Riad, and D. Henderson, three of the four ruled out for Crystal Palace.
• D. Calvert-Lewin has four goals over the listed matches for Leeds against J. Strand Larsen's four goals over the listed matches for Crystal Palace.
• Leeds have scored 12 goals in the second half across the listed matches, compared to 7 in the first.

Leeds look better placed heading into this contest, bolstered by a strong home record and the form of D. Calvert-Lewin, who has four goals over the listed matches. While Crystal Palace have shown attacking intent through J. Strand Larsen's four goals over the listed matches, their defensive record and current injury list present challenges. The home side's form over the listed matches suggests they are capable of securing a result at Elland Road.