Leeds United vs Crystal Palace: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 December

Betiball's prediction for Leeds United vs Crystal Palace on 20 December 2025 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Leeds United vs Crystal Palace preview before placing your bet.

Leeds United vs Crystal Palace: Starting Lineups Time : 20/12/2025 16:00

Leeds United
4 - 1
Finished
Crystal Palace
90+11' event Anton Stach
90+10' event Ilia Gruev Penalty cancelled
90+1' event Lucas Estella Perri
87' event Ilia Gruev / Ethan Ampadu
87' event Joel Piroe / Dominic Calvert-Lewin
80' event James Justin / Jayden Bogle
77' event Degnand Wilfried Gnonto / Noah Okafor
77' event Ao Tanaka / Brenden Aaronson
60' event Ethan Ampadu
45+4' event Dominic Calvert-Lewin
38' event Dominic Calvert-Lewin
event 90+7' Adam Wharton
event 90+2' Justin Devenny
event 86' Joel Drakes-Thomas / Yeremi Pino
event 77' Justin Devenny / Edward Nketiah
event 77' Chrisantus Uche / Jean Philippe Mateta
event 65' Borna Sosa / Nathaniel Clyne
event 46' Jefferson Andres Lerma Solis / Will Hughes
event 45+2' Marc Guehi
event 42' Maxence Lacroix
90+11' event Anton Stach
event 90+7' Adam Wharton
90+10' event Ilia Gruev Penalty cancelled
event 90+2' Justin Devenny
90+1' event Lucas Estella Perri
event 86' Joel Drakes-Thomas / Yeremi Pino
87' event Ilia Gruev / Ethan Ampadu
event 77' Justin Devenny / Edward Nketiah
87' event Joel Piroe / Dominic Calvert-Lewin
event 77' Chrisantus Uche / Jean Philippe Mateta
80' event James Justin / Jayden Bogle
event 65' Borna Sosa / Nathaniel Clyne
77' event Degnand Wilfried Gnonto / Noah Okafor
event 46' Jefferson Andres Lerma Solis / Will Hughes
77' event Ao Tanaka / Brenden Aaronson
event 45+2' Marc Guehi
60' event Ethan Ampadu
event 42' Maxence Lacroix
45+4' event Dominic Calvert-Lewin
38' event Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Leeds United Leeds United
Substitutions
#44 Ilia Gruev
#29 Degnand Wilfried Gnonto
#22 Ao Tanaka
#10 Joel Piroe
#24 James Justin
#23 Sebastiaan Bornauw
#20 Jack Harrison
#26 Karl Darlow
#25 Sam Byram
Leeds United Leeds United Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
20Shots9
8Shots on Goal3
5Fouls10
9Corner Kick5
10Free kick4
2Offside3
1Yellow card3
1Aerial20
2Save2
11Successful Tackles13
9Interceptions6
19Long pass14
1Assist0
5Successful center2
5Substitution5
7Shots off goal3
0Hit The Post1
26Head Success22
5Blocked3
10Tackle12
6Dribbles4
34Throw-in8
395Passes358
101Attacks77
51Dangerous attacks35
4Corner Kicks(HT)0
4BigChances2
1BigChancesMissed1
14ShotsInsideBox5
6ShotsOutsideBox4
57DuelsWon53
3.05ExpectedGoals1.58
2.91xGSetPlay0.05
3.05xGNonPenalty0.79
3.05xGOT0.89
35Touches In Opposition Box19
20AccurateCrosses16
31GroundDuelsWon31
26AerialDuelsWon22
29Clearances59
Crystal Palace Crystal Palace
Substitutions
#8 Jefferson Andres Lerma Solis
#24 Borna Sosa
#12 Chrisantus Uche
#55 Justin Devenny
#86 Joel Drakes-Thomas
#44 Walter Benitez
#42 Kaden Rodney
#21 Romain Esse
#23 Jaydee Canvot
Commentary
90+11' Goal! Anton Stach - Leeds United
90+10' VAR review - Leeds United
90+7' Adam Wharton - Crystal Palace receive a yellow card
90+2' Penalty scored! Justin Devenny - Crystal Palace
90+1' Lucas Estella Perri - Leeds United receive a yellow card
87' Leeds United — substitution: Ilia Gruev / Ethan Ampadu
87' Leeds United — substitution: Joel Piroe / Dominic Calvert-Lewin
86' Crystal Palace — substitution: Joel Drakes-Thomas / Yeremi Pino
80' Leeds United — substitution: James Justin / Jayden Bogle
77' Leeds United — substitution: Degnand Wilfried Gnonto / Noah Okafor
77' Leeds United — substitution: Ao Tanaka / Brenden Aaronson
77' Crystal Palace — substitution: Justin Devenny / Edward Nketiah
77' Crystal Palace — substitution: Chrisantus Uche / Jean Philippe Mateta
65' Crystal Palace — substitution: Borna Sosa / Nathaniel Clyne
60' Goal! Ethan Ampadu - Leeds United
46' Crystal Palace — substitution: Jefferson Andres Lerma Solis / Will Hughes
45+4' Goal! Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Leeds United
45+2' Marc Guehi - Crystal Palace receive a yellow card
42' Maxence Lacroix - Crystal Palace receive a yellow card
38' Goal! Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Leeds United

How We Build the Leeds United vs Crystal Palace Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Leeds United vs Crystal Palace on 20 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Leeds United vs Crystal Palace Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Leeds United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Crystal Palace's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Leeds United and Crystal Palace sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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