Leeds United U21 vs Crystal Palace U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Crystal Palace U21 travel to face Leeds United U21 on Sunday 18 October in the Premier League 2 Division One, with Thorp Arch the venue – the ball rolls at 12:00 WAT. In the table, Leeds United U21 are 10th, upper half, on 10 points after 6 matches; Crystal Palace U21 are 17th (lower half) with 8. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Leeds United U21, last 5: LWLWW Their latest outing: 2–4 defeat to Oldham, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.5 a game lately.
Crystal Palace U21, last 5: LLLWW Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to Anderlecht U21, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Leeds United U21 1.7 xG, Crystal Palace U21 1.9 xG – a total near 3.6. That is an open game on paper: 69% for three or more goals, 71% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Leeds United U21 36%, draw 20%, Crystal Palace U21 44%.
GG/NG: GG (71%) at 1.33.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (71%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Leeds United U21 1–1 Crystal Palace U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Leeds United U2136%fair 2.74 · @2.38
Draw20%fair 5.04 · @3.60
Crystal Palace U2144%fair 2.29 · @2.30
3.57Expected goals
1.70Leeds United U21 xG
1.87Crystal Palace U21 xG
71%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Crystal Palace U21 to win✓
44%
2.29
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
71%
1.41
1.33
Draw no bet
Crystal Palace U21 (draw no bet)✓
54%
1.84
–
Asian handicap
Leeds United U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✗
71%
1.40
–
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
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
71%
1.40
–
First team to score
Crystal Palace U21 to score first
51%
1.96
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
36%
2.80
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Crystal Palace U21 / FT Crystal Palace U21✓
26%
3.85
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
11.93
–
Recent results
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 36% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Crystal Palace U21 44%.
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.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
