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 solid, and with in-form Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson operating as wing-backs, Leeds have a natural width that can pin Palace back. The midfield three will look to dominate the half-spaces and feed the front two early. Leeds will press high, win second balls, and force Palace into hurried clearances.

Palace are likely to line up in their usual 3-4-2-1 under Glasner, with Wálter Benítez in goal and a back three of Chris Richards, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Honest Ahanor. Adam Wharton and Quinten Timber in the double pivot will try to dictate, while Daichi Kamada and Yéremy Pino operate behind Strand Larsen. But without Mateta, the focal point is missing. Strand Larsen is a willing runner, but he is not the same physical presence, and Leeds' centre-backs will fancy their chances.

The key battle is in midfield. Leeds' wing-backs will push high, stretching Palace's back three, and the double pivot of Wharton and Timber could be overrun if Leeds win the second balls. Palace will look to counter through Pino and Kamada, but Leeds' back three has the pace to recover. Set-pieces could be decisive: Leeds have the height and delivery to hurt Palace from corners and free-kicks.