Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th September 2024

The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Leicester City take on Crystal Palace in an important clash at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.

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Leicester City are in 15th place in the Premier League standings and have been inconsistent this season. The Foxes suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.

Crystal Palace, on the other hand, are in 16th place in the league table and have not been at their best over the past year. The Eagles held Chelsea to an admirable 1-1 draw in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this weekend.

Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Leicester City have a slight edge over Crystal Palace and have won 30 out of the 79 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Crystal Palace's 28 victories.
Crystal Palace have won nine matches against Leicester City in the Premier League - the highest number of victories they have secured against a single opponent in the competition.
The previous game between the two teams in the Premier League took place in April 2023 and ended in a 2-1 defeat for Leicester City - they were unbeaten in seven matches against Crystal Palace preceding this match.
Since they played out consecutive 0-0 draws at home last season, Crystal Palace have witnessed 59 goals in their last 16 home games in the Premier League.

Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Prediction

Leicester City have shown glimpses of their ability this season but have a mountain to climb in the coming weeks. The likes of Jamie Vardy and Jordan Ayew can be lethal on their day and will look to make their mark this weekend.

Crystal Palace can pack a punch on their day and did give a good account of themselves against Chelsea. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this fixture.

Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Leicester City

Crystal Palace vs Leicester City Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No

Tip 3: Crystal Palace to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Jamie Vardy to score - Yes