CRYSTAL PALACE will be looking to snap a four-game winless streak in the Premier League when they lock horns with Leeds United at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon.
After earning a 12th-placed finish and reaching the FA Cup semi-final last term, the Eagles have been a little slow out of the blocks in 2022/23 so far.
Last time out, Patrick Viera' side suffered late heartbreak, as former loanee Conor Gallagher came off the bench to grab a 90th-minute winner in a 2-1 win for Chelsea.
That setback has left Palace sitting just one place above the relegation zone so they will be desperate to put the brakes on their slide down the table when Leeds United come to town.
Jesse Marsch's men made a flying start to the season by picking up seven points from a possible nine, claiming the scalp of Chelsea in a 3-0 romp to victory in the process.
However, the Whites have failed to win their subsequent four league fixtures, the most recent of which was a spirited 0-0 draw at home to Aston Villa last weekend.
Outright Betting
Despite failing to beat Leeds in each of the last three meetings between the pair, Crystal Palace enter this contest as 11/10 (Bet 365) favourites.
Last season's corresponding fixture ended all square and the same outcome in South London this weekend has been priced up at 5/2 (William Hill) while a Whites win is on offer at 12/5 (Bet 365).
Betting Angles
With the 1×2 market best avoided here, I'm happy to highlight an alternative offering by dipping into PaddyPower's To Score or Assist market.
We can get some 10/11 on Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha to either score or to set up a goal on Sunday and that price makes appeal.
The Ivorian has once again been Palace's talisman this season , with four strikes to his name so far, and he will fancy his chances of adding to that tally against a Leeds team that continue to leak goals on their travels.
Jesse Marsch's side have failed to shut out their opponents in each of their three top-flight road trips this term, shipping eight goals across their three away days thus far.
While the Eagles are hovering above the drop zone, they have scored in five of their seven league outings this season and they should be capable of carving out opportunities against a Whites backline that is far from watertight.
When you consider that the aforementioned Zaha has scored 50% of Crystal Palace's league goals this season, coupled with the fact that he tends to be on penalties, the Eagles forward looks like a prime candidate to either score or assist at 10/11 with PaddyPower.
Given that Leeds were the most ill-disciplined side in the division last season and are trending in the same direction this term, I'll also have a small lean on this fixture featuring Over 4.5 Match Cards at 4/5 (BetVictor).
The Whites' last two league games away from Elland Road have broken the over 4.5 bookings barrier and it's also worth pointing out that referee Paul Tierney has flashed 5+ cards in four of his six top-flight assignments this season so far.
This English Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Leeds United will be played on Oct 9, 2022 and kick off at 14:00. Check below for our tipsters best Crystal Palace vs Leeds United prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
