On September 14, 2024, Crystal Palace will host Leicester City at Selhurst Park in a highly anticipated Premier League clash.
Both teams have struggled in the opening weeks of the season, entering matchday four without a victory.
As they seek their first win, the stakes are high, and fans will be eager to see which team can break their winless streak.
Match Preview
Crystal Palace and Leicester City have both endured a challenging start to the season, with neither side managing to secure a victory thus far.
Leicester City has managed only one point from their first three matches, starting with a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur before suffering back-to-back losses—2-1 at Fulham and 2-1 at home to Aston Villa.
The Foxes have shown flashes of promise but have struggled to convert their chances into wins.
Crystal Palace, meanwhile, has had a similarly disappointing campaign.
They kicked off the season with a 2-1 loss against Brentford, followed by a 2-0 defeat at home to West Ham.
Their only point came from a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in matchday three.
The Eagles have found it difficult to score, netting just two goals in their opening three matches while conceding five.
This fixture will also mark Palace’s first match of the season against a team outside of London, providing them with a chance to gain momentum against a struggling opponent.
Head to Head
In their previous encounters, Crystal Palace and Leicester City have shared a competitive rivalry.
Of the last six matches, three have ended in draws, while Palace secured two victories and Leicester managed one win.
This parity suggests that both teams have the potential to compete closely, making Saturday’s clash an intriguing prospect.
Team News
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner faces pressure to improve his team’s attacking output.
So far, the Eagles have struggled to find the back of the net, with Eberechi Eze scoring their only goal alongside an own goal from an opponent.
Glasner is expected to continue utilizing Eze and Daichi Kamada in support of Jean-Philippe Mateta in the attack.
There is also speculation that Ismaila Sarr may be given a start in place of Kamada, while Adam Wharton will likely feature prominently in midfield.
For Leicester City, manager Steve Cooper will continue to rely on veteran striker Jamie Vardy, who remains the focal point of their attack.
Vardy will likely be joined by Jordan Ayew in the forward line.
The Foxes have seen goals come from Wout Faes, Vardy, and Facundo Bounanotte, but they will need to be more clinical to secure their first win of the season.
Prediction
Given the current form of both teams and their struggles in front of goal, we predict a tightly contested match that could end in a stalemate.
With both teams looking for their first victory, a 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome as neither side manages to capitalize fully on their chances.
- Score Prediction: Crystal Palace 1-1 Leicester City
Betting Tips
Draw: Betting on a draw is a sensible option, given the struggles of both teams to secure wins and their history of closely contested matches.
Under 2.5 Goals: With both teams finding it difficult to score, placing a bet on under 2.5 total goals is advisable.
Both Teams to Score – Yes: Given that both teams have managed to score in past encounters, betting on both teams to find the net could be worthwhile.
Eberechi Eze to Score Anytime: As Palace’s key attacking player, placing a bet on Eze to score during the match could yield positive returns, especially if he finds himself in a scoring position.
