Crystal Palace are back in action with another friendly this week as they lock horns with Jesse Marsch's impressive Leeds United outfit in an intriguing clash at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday.
Crystal Palace vs Leeds United Preview
Leeds United finished in 17th place in the Premier League standings last season and parted ways with Marcelo Bielsa towards the end of their campaign. The Yorkshire outfit thrashed Blackpool by a convincing 4-0 margin last week and will look to achieve a similar result in this fixture.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, secured a 12th-place finish in the league table last season and have been fairly impressive under Patrick Vieira. The Eagles edged Gillingham to a 3-2 victory in their previous game and will need to take it up a notch this week.
Crystal Palace vs Leeds United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
Crystal Palace vs Leeds United Prediction
Leeds United have shown visible improvement under Jesse Marsch and will need to make the most of their pre-season tour. The team narrowly avoided relegation last season and will need to put on a better show in the coming months.
Crystal Palace can pack a punch on their day and have pulled off a few upsets over the past year. Both teams are evenly matched on paper and could play out a draw this week.
Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-2 Leeds United
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Crystal Palace vs Leeds United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Leeds United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Jose Gelhardt to score - Yes
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