Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, September 14, 2024
Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Saturday, Sep 14
- Kick-off Time: 03:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Selhurst Park, England
Newly promoted Leicester City will travel to Crystal Palace in their second away game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Selhurst Park. The Eagles will be eyeing for their first win of the season and will not get a better chance than this tie.
Hosts Crystal Palace are one of the top mid-table squads in the Premier League and finished in the 10th spot last season. Oliver Glasner’s men are yet to secure their first win of the campaign and are languishing just above the relegation zone. This summer they have strengthened their squad considerably and will have a better chance to secure the three points in this tie.
Meanwhile, Leicester City sustained a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in their last game and now have a mountain to climb in the coming weeks. Their transfer plans this summer were severely affected by their financial constraints and they are heavily struggling at the back. There’s plenty of work to do if they want to cement their status in the Premier League next season.
Crystal Palace Team News
Crystal Palace has been one of the busiest English clubs in the summer window this year and will welcome debutants Matt Turner, Maxence Lacroix, Trevoh Chalobah and Eddie Nketiah in this tie. Players like Chadi Riad and Matheus France are sidelined with injuries whereas midfielder Adam Wharton will be assessed before the match.
Leicester City Team News
As for Leicester City, forward Patson Daka, along with goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk, is out with an ankle injury. Odsonne Edouard who joined the Foxes on a season-long loan from Crystal Palace will not be allowed to play against his parent club.
Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Predicted Lineups
Crystal Palace predicted lineup:
Goalkeeper: Henderson
Defenders: Chalobah, Guehi, Lacroix
Midfielders: Munoz, Wharton, Doucoure, Mitchell
Forwards: Eze, Kamada; Mateta
Leicester City predicted lineup:
Goalkeeper: Hermansen
Defenders: Justin, Vestergaard, Faes, Kristiansen
Midfielders: Ndidi, Winks, Buonanotte
Forwards: Fatawu, Ayew, Vardy
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 79 times in the past, with Crystal Palace winning only 28 of those games. Leicester City have won 30 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 21 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| April 01, 2023 | Leicester City 2-1 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| October 15, 2022 | Crystal Palace 0-0 Leicester City | Premier League |
| April 10, 2022 | Leicester City 2-1 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
| October 03, 2021 | Crystal Palace 2-2Leicester City | Premier League |
| April 26, 2021 | Leicester City 2-1 Crystal Palace | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Crystal Palace vs Leicester City
Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace)
The English midfielder made 31 appearances for his current club last season, scoring 11 goals and assisting six. Eze has kicked off the new campaign on a strong note and scored twice in four games. The 26-year-old has £68m release clause in his contract which will come into effect next season.
Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)
The 37-year-old striker has returned to the Premier League after a two-year hiatus. Last season, he guided the Foxes to the English top flight and netted 20 goals across all competitions. Vardy was honoured with the Premier League Golden Boot in the 2019/20 season and has shown no signs of slowing down in recent years.
Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Prediction
The Eagles ended their previous campaign with six wins in seven matches under new manager Oliver Glasner but had a poor start to the new campaign. They are yet to record their first win of the season and have picked up only one point from a possible nine. They are coming off a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in their last game and are hovering just above the relegation zone.
As for Leicester City, they have also managed just one point from a possible nine following their return to the English top flight. Steve Cooper’s side managed a praiseworthy draw against Tottenham in the opening game of the season and will be desperate to pick up their first win of the new campaign.
Predicted Score: Crystal Palace 2-1 Leicester City (Watch Live)
Where to Watch Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Crystal Palace vs Leicester City?
The Crystal Palace vs Leicester City game will be played on 14th September at Selhurst Park.
Q. Where to watch Crystal Palace vs Leicester City live for free?
The game between Crystal Palace and Leicester City can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Crystal Palace vs Leicester City?
The predicted score for Crystal Palace vs Leicester City is 2-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Crystal Palace vs Leicester City?
Both Crystal Palace and Leicester City played 79 games. Leicester City recorded 30 wins, Crystal Palace managed 28 whereas the 21 other games ended in a draw.
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