Leicester are winless in three meetings with Crystal Palace, despite claiming victory in four of their six encounters beforehand, although the Eagles are without a win in four visits to the King Power, losing three on the spin prior to a goalless draw when they most-recently visited Filbert Way.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace Preview
Can Leicester City haul themselves out of the relegation zone? Ruud van Nistelrooy's side come into this mid-way match-up following five successive league defeats, most-recently beaten 2-1 at Villa Park, conceding the go-ahead goal late on, soon after Stephy Mavididi had equalised. Overall, the Foxes have now lost nine of their last 12 league outings, winning only once since mid-October, hence why the Championship champions are second-bottom, two points from safety.
At the weekend, the Foxes hammered QPR 6-2 in the FA Cup, with James Justin scoring twice, something those in attendance could barely make out due to the thick fog, while Mavididi, Facundo Buonanotte and Jamie Vardy were also on target, before a Wout Faes' pile-driver secured their place in round four. However, the 2021 winners have more pressing concerns than cup progression. This week, Leicester face back-to-back winnable home games, with Fulham also visiting the East Midlands on Saturday, meaning van Nistelrooy's team are under enormous pressure to win not only on Wednesday, but at the weekend too.
In contrast, Crystal Palace a seeking to stay clear of the relegation battle, currently seven points better off than their hosts, but aiming to make sure that gap isn't closed any further. Oliver Glasner's side held Chelsea to a credible 1-1 draw at Selhurst during their most-recent league outing, thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta's equaliser eight minutes from time. So, the Eagles have now lost just two of their last 12 league outings, also ousting Stockport County 1-0 in the FA Cup on Sunday; Eberechi Eze the only scorer in South London, on target four minutes in. Thus, the Eagles supporters making the mid-week pilgrimage to the King Power will do so in confident mood.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 80.
- Leicester City Wins: 30. Draws: 22. Crystal Palace Wins: 28.
Leicester City Team News
Ricardo Pereira, Wilfried Ndidi and Abdul Fatawu are all sidelined long-term, while first-choice goalkeeper Mads Hermansen remains out due to a groin injury, meaning Jakub Stolarczyk will continue to deputise. Ruud van Nistelrooy put out a strong team against QPR, with centre-back Jannik Vestergaard missing out due to a knock so, if he's not back, Wout Faes could continue as Conor Coady's partner, chosen over Caleb Okoli. Out-wide, Facundo Buonanotte came back into the team at the weekend, but Jordan Ayew is likely to return to face his former club here, also chosen over Bobby De Cordova-Reid.
Leicester City predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace: (4-5-1): Stolarczyk; Justin, Coady, Faes, Kristiansen; Winks, Soumaré, J Ayew, El Khannouss, Mavididi; Vardy.
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Jamie Vardy scored his seventh of the season Saturday, while he's also previously netted seven times in his career against Palace, one of which came at Selhurst during an entertaining 2-2 draw in September.
Crystal Palace Team News
Oliver Glasner, like his opposite number, made minimal changes to his lineup in the FA Cup, taking the competition seriously. Goalkeeper Dean Henderson missed the clash with Stockport due to illness so, if he's not available, Matt Turner will make his Premier League debut for Palace, most-recently featuring in the league 351 days ago. Trevoh Chalobah was ineligible to face Chelsea, but will return to the league lineup, while Cheick Doucouré is likely to partner Jefferson Lerma in midfield, given that Will Hughes and Adam Wharton are out injured. Centre-back Chadi Riad completed 90 minutes on Sunday, his first appearance since August due to a knee injury, bolstering defensive options.
Crystal Palace predicted lineup vs Leicester City: (4-2-3-1): Henderson; Chalobah, Guéhi, Lacroix; Muñoz, Doucouré, Lerma, Mitchell; Sarr, Eze, Mateta.
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Jean-Philippe Mateta was given a well-earned rest against Stockport, but will return to lead the line this time, seeking to add to his eight goals so far this season, which includes a brace in the reverse fixture.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace Prediction
We are backing Crystal Palace for victory in this one. The Eagles' form is generally impressive, the same cannot be said about Leicester's losing streak, hence why we're backing the away side to collect all three points at the King Power: Leicester City 1-2 Crystal Palace.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Leicester City vs Crystal Palace Premier League game on TV channel?
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 4
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada
How to watch Leicester City vs Crystal Palace Premier League game on live streaming?
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Leicester City vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League?
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace takes place on Wednesday 15 January 2025, with kick off at 19:30 (GMT), 14:30 (EDT) & 11:30 (PST).