2024/25 Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Leicester City – Score Predictions, Team News, Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace and Leicester City are set to clash in a key Premier League matchup, with both teams searching for their first win of the season.

The head-to-head record is evenly balanced, with each team winning nine times and six games ending in draws, adding extra tension to this mid-table contest.

Crystal Palace Match Preview

Crystal Palace have struggled to find consistency at the start of the season. They sit in 16th place after a winless start, having drawn one and lost two of their first three games.

With just two goals scored and five conceded, their early form has been underwhelming, reflected in their 17th position in the home form standings after losing their only home game 2-0 to West Ham United.

The Eagles have an xG of 3.1 and an xPoints of 3, indicating they’ve been slightly unlucky but still need to sharpen up in both attack and defense.

Eberechi Eze has been a standout performer, leading the team with an impressive 1.7 shots on target per match, while Adam Wharton has been their top playmaker, creating the most big chances for the team (1).

With one point picked up in their two away games, including a respectable draw at Stamford Bridge, Palace will need to translate some of their fighting spirit on the road into a more solid home performance to overcome Leicester.

Crystal Palace have found the back of the net seven times in their last five matches but have struggled in defense, conceding five goals in their three Premier League outings. Their home form has been especially concerning, with a defeat in their only home match so far.

Leicester City Match Preview

Leicester City, like Crystal Palace, have endured a challenging start to the campaign. Currently 15th in the league, the Foxes have also picked up just one point from their three opening games.

Their attack has been more productive than Palace’s, scoring three goals, but their defense has also been vulnerable, conceding five times.

At home, Leicester’s form has been mixed, with a draw and a loss from two matches. They managed to score two goals but conceded three, placing them 12th in the home form rankings. Away from home, they’ve only played once, losing 2-1 to Fulham.

Despite the poor results, Jamie Vardy has been a consistent attacking threat, averaging 0.8 shots on target per match, while Facundo Buonanotte has created two big chances for the team.

Leicester’s underlying stats have not been kind either, with a low xG of 2.1 and an xPoints tally of 2, indicating that their performances need to improve significantly if they are to climb the table.

Leicester have also scored seven goals in their last five matches, but they too have conceded five in the league this season. They’ve been unable to pick up points in their only away game but will be looking to break that run against a struggling Palace side.

Form Coming Into the Game

Crystal Palace Form:

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Leicester City Form:

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Team News

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Predicted Lineups

Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Gameweek 4 Predicted Lineup(3-4-2-1):
Henderson; Chalobah, Richards, Guehi, Mitchell; Doucouré, Wharton; Munoz, Eze, Kamada; Mateta

Leicester City vs Crystal Palace Predicted Lineup PL Gameweek 4(4-2-3-1):
Hermasen; Justin, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen; Skipp, Winks, Fatawu, Ndidi; Buonanotte, Vardy

Score Prediction

Both teams have struggled defensively this season, but Leicester’s slightly more productive attack may give them the edge. With Crystal Palace’s leaky defense at home and Leicester’s search for an away win, this game could see goals from both sides.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-2 Leicester City

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