SlipsTips shares a selection ahead of Crystal Palace’s clash with Leeds in the Premier League on Sunday.
Crystal Palace vs Leeds (Sunday, 14:00)
Crystal Palace will be targeting back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since December when they lock horns with Leeds at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon.
Oliver Glasner's side claimed a 3-1 win away at Tottenham in their last top-flight outing, meaning they sit comfortably in mid-table heading into the latest round of action.
The Eagles have since been busy with Europa Conference League duties and came away frustrated after a 0-0 draw at home to AEK Larnaca on Thursday night.
Leeds, on the other hand, have been dragged back into the relegation battle, having gone four Premier League games without a win and losing each of their last two, the most recent a 1-0 defeat at home to Sunderland.
A case could be made for either outcome in the 1X2 market here, but I’m shifting my attention to a player-focused pick that looks good value at the odds available.
Jorgen Strand Larsen can be backed at 5/6 on bet365 to commit a minimum of two fouls, and that represents an attractive angle of attack.
The Norwegian striker plays with plenty of aggression and physicality, a trait evident during his time at Wolves and one that has remained since his switch to Crystal Palace in the January transfer window.
In fact, across his five Premier League appearances for Palace, Larsen has committed an average of 2.6 fouls per game.
A closer look shows he was penalised three times away at Brighton and on four occasions at home against Wolves.
Now set to face a Leeds side that tends to line up with a three-man defence, there's plenty of scope for that foul trend to continue.
What's more, Larsen is likely to be locked in direct duels with the likes of Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk on Sunday, both of whom are pretty reliable at drawing fouls from the opposition.
So, with all things considered, backing Larsen to commit two or more fouls for a sixth Premier League game in succession looks well worth supporting at 5/6 on bet365.
Recommended Bet
- Jorgen Strand Larsen To Commit 2+ Fouls – 5/6 (bet365)
Grant Heaney, aka SlipsTips, is a Freelance Football and Darts Writer with over six years experience. Grant has written football and darts betting content for some of the biggest betting websites and newspapers in the UK. He is a Falkirk season ticket holder and avid watcher of football and darts, whether it be UK-based or further afield. You can find all of his tips on X @SlipsTips
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