Crystal Palace vs Leeds United - Predictions, Stats & Odds
Premier League Statistics, AI predictions, (Expected) Lineups and Insights for Gameweek 30
Game Review
In a tightly contested Premier League match at Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace and Leeds United played out a goalless draw. The result was not entirely unexpected given both teams' recent form, with neither side able to break the deadlock despite several opportunities. The match's key moment came just before halftime when Leeds United's Gabriel Gudmundsson (GAP +1.4%) received a red card, leaving his team to play the entire second half with ten men. Despite this disadvantage, Leeds managed to hold on, thanks in part to a solid defensive performance. Crystal Palace made five changes to their lineup compared to their previous match, with Will Hughes (GAP +1.3%), Jefferson Lerma (GAP +1.1%), Maxence Lacroix (GAP +1.0%), Walter Benítez, and Brennan Johnson (GAP -0.5%) coming into the starting eleven. These changes were likely influenced by injuries and suspensions, as several key players were unavailable. Leeds United made two changes, bringing in Jaka Bijol (GAP +0.8%) and Lukas Nmecha, while Jayden Bogle and Ilia Gruev dropped out. The adjustments seemed to be a strategic decision by the head coach to manage fitness and form. Ismaïla Sarr (GAP +4.0%) was a standout performer for Crystal Palace, consistently threatening the Leeds defense with his pace and skill. However, the home side could not capitalize on their numerical advantage, with Leeds' goalkeeper Karl Darlow (GAP -0.1%) making crucial saves to keep the scoreline level. This draw leaves Crystal Palace in a mid-table position, maintaining their steady but unspectacular form. Leeds United, meanwhile, will be pleased with the point gained under challenging circumstances, as they continue to fight for survival in the league. Post-match reactions highlighted the resilience of Leeds United's defense and the missed opportunities for Crystal Palace to secure a victory. Both teams will need to address their attacking deficiencies as they prepare for the final stretch of the season.
Lineups
Crystal Palace
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Substitutes
| 60' | Adam Whartonfor Will Hughes |
| 60' | Jean-Philippe Matetafor Jørgen Strand Larsen |
| 80' | Yéremy Pinofor Brennan Johnson |
| 80' | Daichi Kamadafor Jaydee Canvot |
Leeds United
| Pos | Player |
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| GK | |
| DEF | |
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Substitutes
| 46' | Jayden Boglefor Brenden Aaronson |
| 46' | Ilia Gruevfor Lukas Nmecha |
League Table after the game
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 33 | 35 | -2 | 39 | L W L W D |
| 15 | Leeds United | 30 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 37 | 48 | -11 | 32 | D D L L D |
Last Games
Premier League
Gameweek 30
What is GAP?
What is Plus Minus Goals (G±)?
Plus Minus Goals (G±) is the average goal difference per game while the player was on the pitch. A value above 0 indicates that the team rather wins, a value below 0 means his team concedes more goals than they score when the player is on the pitch. As an example, if the player's team is winning 3:1 the goal difference is +2, if the player's team is loosing 0:1, the goal difference is -1. It is a pure metric which is barely adjusted for circumstances to purely show the goal difference.
What is GAP?
GAP (Game Advantage Percentage) shows the percentage gap between a player and the average league player. It answers the question: How much does a player improve or worsen a team's performance? It is based on high level game data with a focus on the impact on the goal difference (G±) from the last 50 games of a player. Besides that, GAP goes further and considers game context by involving data from the player and all other players who are at the same time on the pitch, no matter if teammates or opponents. Football GAP - the individual metric for team players.