Crystal Palace and Leicester City lock horns in what promises to be an exciting Premier League clash at Selhurst Park. Both teams have endured slow starts to the season, and this match could be the turning point for one.
Palace, coming off a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, will capitalize on their strong home form from last season. On the other hand, Leicester has had a tough run, but their resilience will be tested again.
Match Preview: Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have struggled to replicate the fiery form that saw them win their last four home games of the previous season, scoring an average of four goals per match. Their loss to West Ham at home (2-0) could be seen as a minor hiccup, as they’ve not suffered consecutive home defeats in 2024.
Eberechi Eze continues to shine for Palace, netting their only goal in the current campaign. His knack for scoring after the 50th minute makes him a key player to watch.
With the team’s history of success against Leicester, having won more Premier League matches against the Foxes than any other side, Crystal Palace has a strong chance of coming out on top in this fixture.
Match Preview: Leicester City
Leicester have had a challenging start to the 2024/25 season, much like their hosts. Following a 1-1 draw against Tottenham, they’ve slipped to two narrow defeats (2-1).
Although they share an identical league record with Palace (D1, L2), their goal difference places them slightly higher. Notably, three of the last five encounters between these sides ended in 2-1 scorelines, with Leicester winning two of those games.
However, Selhurst Park has not been a happy hunting ground for Leicester, as they’ve only won one of their last seven away matches against Palace. Despite this, Facundo Buonanotte’s recent form (1 goal, 1 assist) could give the Foxes a much-needed spark.
Prediction
Both teams have struggled to find the back of the net before the 30th minute this season, which suggests a cautious start to the game. Given their respective records and current form, a narrow victory for Crystal Palace seems likely. Eze’s form and Leicester’s poor run at Selhurst Park could see Palace clinch a 2-1 win, a scoreline familiar in recent meetings between these two sides.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Leicester City
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Key Players to Watch
- Crystal Palace: Eberechi Eze – With a knack for scoring crucial second-half goals, Eze remains Palace’s biggest threat.
- Leicester City: Facundo Buonanotte – After contributing two goals in Leicester’s last two matches, the young forward will be keen to make his mark again.
Hot Stat
Crystal Palace and Leicester City have yet to score before the 30th minute this season, suggesting this clash could be a slow burner before the goals flow.
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