Leeds United vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction: An easy win for the hosts

Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers will settle scores at Elland Road on Wednesday for their first game of the new year. The hosts have been exceptional at home, and nothing seems to be stopping them from their quest for promotion. Below, I have the team news, possible starting 11, some interesting facts, expert betting tips, and odds.

Leeds United

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Leeds United continued their excellent run with a 1-0 win over Derby County in their last game. Brenden Aaronson scored the only goal of the game in the 79th minute. The Whites have won their last three games and remain unbeaten in their last 6. Unfortunately, their only loss in their last 10 games came from the Rovers' hands. However, Leeds have won their last nine games at home, and despite losing to Burnley earlier in the season, they still have the best home record in the Championship.

The Whites sit at the top of the table with 51 points in 24 games, scoring 44 goals and conceding 15. They have scored the most goals this season and have one of the best defenses. Meanwhile, Ilia Gruev is out of this game due to a knee injury, and Joe Gelhardt is also ruled out due to a hip injury. Other players who will miss this game include Junior Firpo and Maximilian Wober.

Blackburn Rovers

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Blackburn Rovers suffered a 1-0 loss to Hull City in their last game. They have been experiencing a challenging time recently without a win in their last three games after they have won 6 games in a row. They have won 4 of their last five games on the road.

They sit 5th on the table with 38 points in 23 games, scoring 27 goals and conceding 21. However, due to injuries, Arnor Sigurdsson, Zak Gilsenan, Scott Wharton, Harry Pickering, and Hayden Carter are out.

Possible Starting 11

Leeds United — Illan Meslier, Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, Sam Byram, Ethan Ampadu, Ao Tanaka, Largie Ramazani, Brenden Aaronson, Wilfried Gnonto, Mateo Joseph.

Blackburn Rovers — Aynsley Pears, Callum Brittain, Danny Batth, Dominic Hyam, Owen Beck, Sondre Tronstad, Lewis Baker, Tyrhys Dolan, Yuki Ohashi, Todd Cantwell, Ryan Hedges.

Interesting Facts

• Leeds (44) are the highest-scoring side in the Championship this season.
• Leeds have won their last nine games at home.
• Blackburn are winless in their last three games.
• Seven of the last 11 Leeds games have seen less than three goals.
• Twelve of the last 14 Blackburn games have seen less than three goals.
• Leeds United have won the first half in each of their last six wins.

Expert Betting Tips

Leed United are moving towards grabbing promotion every game week, and it is looking likely that they will get it. They have been performing excellently in their recent games, losing just once in their last 10 games. They have also won the first half of their last six games. I expect the league leaders to keep a clean sheet in this game. They have been superb in their defense as well. Seven of the last 11 Leeds games have seen less than three goals.

• HT: W1 for 1.91 odds
• BTTS-NO for 1.65 odds
• Under 2.5 for 1.98 odds