Leeds vs Crystal Palace
Leeds and Palace locked in goalless stalemate
Neither side could find a breakthrough in a tight Premier League encounter.
The match between Leeds and Crystal Palace ended in a 0-0 draw, with both teams unable to convert chances into goals. This result defied Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a 4-1 home win, proving that football can still surprise even the sharpest forecasts.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with Leeds facing Crystal Palace in what promises to be an engaging encounter. Both teams have refreshed their squads over the summer, setting the stage for a competitive clash as they look to start their campaigns on a high note.
Key facts
- 1.Leeds have signed H. Wilson, N. Elvedi, and T. Muharemović during the summer transfer window.
- 2.Crystal Palace have added A. Khalaili, Óscar Mingueza, and Q. Timber to their squad.
- 3.Leeds have released P. Struijk and K. Darlow ahead of the new season.
- 4.Crystal Palace have lost M. Lacroix, D. Muñoz, and M. Guéhi in the off-season.
- 5.The predicted halftime score is 2-0 in favour of Leeds.
- 6.The full-time score prediction is Leeds 4, Crystal Palace 1.
- 7.A total of four cards is expected during the match, indicating moderate disciplinary action.
The context
Leeds have bolstered their ranks with the arrivals of H. Wilson on a free transfer, N. Elvedi, and T. Muharemović, while parting ways with P. Struijk and K. Darlow. Crystal Palace have also been active, signing A. Khalaili, Óscar Mingueza on a free transfer, and Q. Timber, but have lost M. Lacroix, D. Muñoz, and M. Guéhi. These changes will shape the tactical approaches and squad depth for both sides as they embark on the new season.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Leeds
Away — Crystal Palace
Analysis
The prediction strongly favours a home win for Leeds, with the most likely halftime score being 2-0, indicating a strong start. The full-time scoreline of 4-1 suggests Leeds will maintain their dominance throughout the match. The expected total of four cards points to a moderately physical game, but nothing out of the ordinary. Both teams will be eager to make a statement early in the season, but Leeds appear better equipped to do so.
Prediction
Leeds are predicted to secure a convincing 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace. The Eagles may struggle to contain Leeds' attacking threat, especially after a two-goal deficit at halftime. Expect Leeds to control the tempo and capitalize on their summer reinforcements to deliver a strong performance.
The verdict
This season opener sets the tone for both teams, with Leeds looking to build momentum from a commanding win. Crystal Palace will need to regroup quickly after this setback, but for now, Leeds fans can look forward to a satisfying start to the campaign.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Bogle
Yellow Card
Tomiyasu
Goal cancelled
Tanaka
Yellow Card
Wharton
Yellow Card
Tanaka
Bogle
Okafor
Yeremy Pino
Yellow Card
Yeremy Pino
Strand Larsen
Gudmundsson
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 15 |
| 4 |  Brentford | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 |  Leeds | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| 6 |  Liverpool | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 14 |  Sunderland | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 |  Aston Villa | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
Match Statistics
Leeds
3-5-2Starting XI
- 1J. TraffordG
- 2J. BogleM
- 3G. GudmundssonM
- 4E. AmpaduM
- 5T. MuharemovićD
- 9D. Calvert-LewinF
- 18A. StachM
- 19N. OkaforF
- 22A. TanakaM
- 24J. JustinD
- 30N. ElvediD
Substitutes
- 7D. JamesF
- 8S. LongstaffM
- 11B. AaronsonM
- 14L. NmechaF
- 15J. BijolD
- 16M. ZettererG
- 23J. BahoyaF
- 26M. BardD
- 44I. GruevM
Crystal Palace
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 3T. MitchellM
- 6J. CanvotD
- 10Yeremy PinoM
- 17T. TomiyasuD
- 18D. KamadaM
- 20A. WhartonM
- 22J. Strand LarsenF
- 23Q. TimberM
- 25A. KhalailiM
- 26C. RichardsD
- 44W. BenítezG
Substitutes
- 7I. SarrF
- 8J. LermaM
- 9E. NketiahF
- 11D. McNeilF
- 24D. OsorioM
- 28C. DoucouréM
- 30Óscar MinguezaD
- 31R. MatthewsG
- 33B. ChilwellD
Leeds
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Trafford | G | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Muharemović | D | 90 | 7.4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
| J. Justin | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| N. Elvedi | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| A. Tanaka | M | 67 | 6.7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| A. Stach | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| B. Aaronson | M | 23 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Nmecha | F | 14 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. James | F | 23 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/3 |
| E. Ampadu | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| N. Okafor | F | 76 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6/11 |
| G. Gudmundsson | M | 92 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/3 |
| J. Bogle | M | 67 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| D. Calvert-Lewin | F | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| J. Bahoya | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Bijol | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Zetterer | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Longstaff | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Gruev | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Bard | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Crystal Palace
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Canvot | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| C. Richards | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| E. Nketiah | F | 8 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Tomiyasu | D | 46 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| J. Lerma | M | 44 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/1 |
| Q. Timber | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| W. Benítez | G | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Sarr | F | 8 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Wharton | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | — |
| D. Kamada | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| T. Mitchell | M | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Strand Larsen | F | 82 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0/1 |
| Yeremy Pino | M | 82 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2/4 |
| A. Khalaili | M | 90 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/3 |
| B. Chilwell | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Doucouré | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. McNeil | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Matthews | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Óscar Mingueza | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Osorio | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Leeds vs Crystal Palace?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Leeds to win against Crystal Palace.
- What score did Fipster predict for Leeds vs Crystal Palace?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Leeds 4–1 Crystal Palace.
- What were the win probabilities for Leeds vs Crystal Palace?
- Fipster's model gave Leeds a 95% chance of winning, Crystal Palace a 2% chance, and a 3% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 95% confidence — a high-confidence call.