admin“Fans will be surprised”- Paul Merson make BRUTAL DIG as he makes Shocking scoreline prediction for Leeds United Vs Crystal Palace
After navigating a particularly demanding run of fixtures, Leeds United now turn their attention to a crucial clash with Crystal Palace this weekend. Confidence is high at Elland Road, with the Whites currently enjoying a three-match unbeaten streak.
Daniel Farke has overseen impressive results in recent outings, masterminding eye-catching performances against both Chelsea and Liverpool.
Those outcomes have lifted spirits within the club and provided belief that valuable points can be picked up before the January transfer window opens.
Saturday’s contest will not be straightforward, however. Crystal Palace arrive boasting the strongest away record in the Premier League. Even so, Leeds have already shown they are capable of overcoming well-organised visiting sides at Elland Road.
Football pundit Paul Merson has delivered a striking prediction ahead of the encounter, backing Leeds to come out on top when Oliver Glasner’s Palace side make the trip north. Writing in his Sportskeeda column, Merson expressed doubts over the Eagles’ current condition.
Merson believes Palace look fatigued, despite rotating their squad in midweek, and feels Leeds are hitting form at the right time. He pointed to the Whites’ recent consistency, highlighting their unbeaten run and the fact they have found the net in each of their last six matches.
In Merson’s view, goals are essential for survival in the Premier League, insisting that goalless draws offer little benefit. He also suggested that Leeds are locked in a direct battle with West Ham to avoid relegation, while Brentford could yet be dragged into the fight if results go against them.
Taking his prediction even further, Merson claimed Leeds could effectively decide the contest before the interval. He argued that if the Whites maintain the intensity and tempo they have shown in recent weeks, they could have the game wrapped up by half-time.
Several factors appear to favour the home side. Palace are coming off the back of a midweek fixture, with Glasner already voicing concerns over player fatigue, while Leeds have had a full week to prepare.
A similar situation earlier this season saw the Whites defeat West Ham, who had also played shortly before facing them.
Elland Road could once again prove decisive. Leeds have collected the vast majority of their points at home this campaign, regularly rising to the occasion in front of their supporters.
With a history of springing surprises on their own turf, they will be hoping to produce another memorable result on Saturday night.
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