Bristol City vs Leeds United Prediction: Leeds looking for fifth win on trot

Bristol City will welcome Leeds United at Ashton Gate Stadium in Game Week 30 of the English Championship. Leeds will be looking for their fifth win on the trot. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Bristol City form

Bristol City have struggled to win in the Championship since Boxing Day, which has affected their chances of reaching the playoffs. However, they have successfully kept clean sheets against West Ham United and Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup. Their upcoming fourth-round replay against Nottingham Forest will determine if they can set up a home match against Manchester United. Despite this, their main focus is currently on the league. A win on Friday would bring them within three points of the top six, making the upcoming matches against Middlesbrough and Southampton crucial for their league campaign.In the previous game against Coventry, Nahki Wells scored a goal. However, Tommy Conway is expected to return to the centre position in the Bristol City attack. Ross McCrorie, who has recovered from injury, could be an option at right wing-back. Matty James and Harry Cornick may also be considered for a recall due to the quick turnaround. Scott Twine will be sidelined with a thigh injury, along with Rob Atkinson, Kal Naismith, and Mark Sykes. 

Bristol City Predicted Lineup

O'Leary; Tanner, Vyner, Dickie; McCrorie, Williams, Gardner-Hickman, Pring; Knight, Mehmeti; Conway. 

Leeds United form

Daniel Farke may have had concerns about Leeds' performance after their disappointing return in December, but January proved to be their most successful period of the season. They won five matches and drew one out of six in all competitions, with their only draw against Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup fourth round. Farke made some changes for that game, but their consistent lineup in the league has secured four consecutive wins, scoring nine goals and conceding only one. Despite not playing at their best in three games, their victories against Preston North End and Norwich City show that Leeds have the determination to fight for hard-fought wins in the second half of the season. They also had a 3-0 win in their last away Championship match against Cardiff City, although they have suffered six losses in 14 away games in the second tier. 

The players who were benched in the FA Cup match against Plymouth - Archie Gray, Junior Firpo, Glen Kamara, Daniel James, Crysencio Summerville, and Patrick Bamford - are likely to return to the starting lineup. Pascal Struijk and Stuart Dallas are still injured. Any new signings must be completed by midday on Thursday to be eligible for this fixture. 

Leeds United Predicted Lineup

Meslier; Gray, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo; Gruev, Kamara; James, Rutter, Summerville; Bamford. 

Bristol City vs Leeds United Expert Tips

Despite their recent poor form, Bristol City has shown that they can compete against stronger teams at Ashton Gate this season. However, it is expected that the visitors, Leeds United, will be difficult to stop and may secure a late victory for Farke's side. Expect under 2.5 goals in this game.