Farke is expected to stick with his 3-5-2, and the back three of James Justin, Nico Elvedi and Tarik Muharemovic looks set to continue. That trio has been building an understanding, and with in-form Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson operating as wing-backs, Leeds have real width and energy down the flanks. The midfield three will look to dominate the ball and squeeze Palace's 3-4-2-1, cutting off the supply lines to the front two. Leeds will press high, win second balls, and force Palace into mistakes in their own half.

Palace, under Sage, will likely set up in their usual 3-4-2-1, with Wálter Benítez in goal and a back three of Chris Richards, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Honest Ahanor. The wing-backs, Anan Khalaili and Tyrick Mitchell, will need to be disciplined because Leeds will overload those areas. Adam Wharton and Quinten Timber in the double pivot have a real job on their hands against Leeds' midfield runners. Daichi Kamada and Yéremy Pino will play off Strand Larsen, but without Mateta and Sarr, the Eagles lack a focal point and a pace merchant to stretch the Leeds back three.