Crystal Palace host Leeds at Selhurst Park today looking to extend their unbeaten home run against the Whites, while Leeds desperately need a win to climb out of the relegation zone.

Clash at Selhurst Park

The match kicks off at 2pm GMT and matters hugely for both sides. Crystal Palace, currently sitting in 14th position, will be acutely aware of the challenge Leeds poses, particularly after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat at Elland Road earlier in the season. Palace have won just once in nine at home, so Glasner needs to fix that today.

Leeds arrive desperate for points. They're battling to clamber clear of the relegation zone, and a victory against Palace would be a big boost to their survival hopes. Leeds hammered Palace 4-1 at Elland Road in December.

Team News and Tactical Outlook

Glasner's hoping Munoz passes a late fitness test. Mateta could come off the bench, but Strand Larsen's likely to start up front. Wharton will be key to Palace's midfield control.

Farke's made changes after the FA Cup. Karl Darlow steps into goal for the Whites. The defence features a trio of Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, and Jaka Bijol, flanked by Gabriel Gudmundsson and James Justin. Captain Ethan Ampadu partners Anton Stach in midfield, providing a strong base. Up front, Brenden Aaronson, Lukas Nmecha, and the prolific Dominic Calvert-Lewin will spearhead the attack. The substitutes bench offers depth with options like Dan James, Willy Gnonto, and Joel Piroe.

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Form, History, and the Hunt for a Double

Crystal Palace heads into this match in relatively decent form, having won three of their last five Premier League games. That's as many victories as they managed in their previous 14 league outings, suggesting an upturn in their fortunes.

However, their record against promoted sides has been a concern, with losses in their last three such encounters, including that 4-1 drubbing by Leeds.

Leeds have struggled at Selhurst Park historically. Palace haven't lost at home to Leeds since March 2006 when they fell 2-1 in the Championship. But Leeds can complete the double over Palace for the first time since 1994-95. Leeds haven't won in four league games and their last longer drought was at the end of 2022-23.

Leeds have a poor away record in London. They haven't won in 11 away games against London sides, with just two draws and nine losses. But they did come from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Chelsea last time in London, which could help their confidence.

Key Player Battles and Statistical Insights

Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be crucial for Leeds. He's scored 7 goals against Palace in the Premier League, more than any other side. He scored twice in the 4-1 win at Elland Road. Palace's defence must watch him closely.

Adam Wharton leads the Premier League with 5 assists from line-breaking passes. He set up two goals against Spurs last time and Palace need that creativity today. Palace have scored just 33 goals from an xG of 45.1 - the worst underperformance in the league. They're creating chances but missing them, and they need to fix that against Leeds.

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Fans in the UK can catch live coverage of the match on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Ultra HDR, with pre-match analysis starting at 1pm, while US viewers can tune in via USA Network or Peacock Premium.

This article was created with AI assistance.