Leeds United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 preview and prediction
The match
Leeds United U21 host Crystal Palace U21 in the Premier League 2 Division One on Sunday 18 October, with kick-off at 12:00 (WAT) at Thorp Arch. Leeds United U21 are 10th with 10 points from 6 games (in the top half), while Crystal Palace U21 sit 17th on 8 points (in the bottom half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Leeds United U21's last 5: LWLWW Most recently they lost to Oldham 2–4 away. Goals have not been a problem: 2.5 per game.
Crystal Palace U21's last 5: LLLWW Most recently they lost to Anderlecht U21 1–4 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.6 goals: 1.7 for Leeds United U21 and 1.9 for Crystal Palace U21. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score in 71% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 71% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Leeds United U21 1–1 Crystal Palace U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Leeds United U2135%fair 2.82 · @2.38
Draw21%fair 4.71 · @3.60
Crystal Palace U2143%fair 2.31 · @2.30
3.57Expected goals
1.69Leeds United U21 xG
1.88Crystal Palace U21 xG
71%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
1–28%
2–18%
2–27%
0–15%
1–35%
From our goals model: Leeds United U21 1.7 – 1.9 Crystal Palace U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Crystal Palace U21 to win✓
43%
2.31
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
71%
1.41
1.33
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
52%
1.92
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
36%
2.80
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Crystal Palace U21 / FT Crystal Palace U21✓
26%
3.81
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
11.88
–
Form
Leeds United U21 – last 6
LWLWWD
13 Oct
@ Oldham
2–4
L
9 Oct
vs Stockport County U21
3–1
W
6 Oct
@ Tamworth
0–1
L
22 Sep
@ Barnsley
4–3
W
19 Sep
vs Newcastle United U21
2–0
W
13 Sep
@ Middlesbrough U21
4–4
D
2.5Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Crystal Palace U21 – last 6
LLLWWW
14 Oct
vs Anderlecht U21
1–4
L
22 Sep
@ Plymouth
1–5
L
19 Sep
vs Blackburn Rovers U21
0–1
L
15 Sep
@ Swindon Town
2–1
W
2 Sep
vs Paris Saint-Germain U21
2–1
W
28 Aug
@ Aston Villa U21
2–0
W
1.3Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Leeds United U21 and Crystal Palace U21.
What is the prediction for Leeds United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Leeds United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
On our numbers Leeds United U21 have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Crystal Palace U21 43%.
How many goals will there be in Leeds United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 71% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Leeds United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
Our predicted score is Leeds United U21 1–1 Crystal Palace U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.6 goals in total.
When is Leeds United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21?
Leeds United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 12:00 (West Africa Time) at Thorp Arch.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
