Crystal Palace finished last season by winning six of their final seven games and drawing the other.
They were expected to carry that momentum into the current campaign but are yet to record a league victory, losing to Brentford and West Ham before drawing against Chelsea.
The Eagles host promoted Leicester on Saturday, who, after an opening draw with Tottenham, have lost 2-1 to both Fulham and Aston Villa.
New boss Steve Cooper had to handle plenty of upheaval over the summer and while they look likely to be game opponents at Selhurst Park, another disappointing afternoon beckons.
Team news
Oliver Glasner is without defender Chadi Riad due to a knee injury, while forward Matheus Franca is sidelined with a broken rib.
Midfielder Adam Wharton is expected to feature despite withdrawing from England under-21 duty through a groin issue.
Leicester goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk and forward Patson Daka are both out with ankle injuries, while loan striker Odsonne Edouard is ineligible to face his parent club.
The stats
Palace won eight of their 19 home games last season. However, seven of those came after Christmas.
Leicester had the second-best away record in the 2023-24 Championship behind only Leeds.
Palace won 2-1 the last time the pair met at Selhurst Park in April 2023 and Leicester’s last win at the ground came in November 2019.