Elland Road
Sunday, 19 January 2025, 15:00
League leaders Leeds United hope to return to winning ways when they welcome their Yorkshire rivals to Elland Road on Sunday. The hosts dropped points in their last two games, and a run like this might cost them their position on the table. Can they bounce back in this game? Below, I have the team news, possible starting 11, some interesting facts, expert betting tips, and odds.
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Leeds United picked up a slot in the next round of the FA Cup after defeating Harrogate Town 1-0 in their last game. They now shift their attention back to the league, where they had dropped points in their previous two games, including a 1-1 draw against Blackburn and a 3-3 draw against Hull City. However, they remain unbeaten in their last nine games in all competitions and have won 10 of their last 11 games at home (unbeaten in all 11).
The Whites sit first in the Championship with 53 points in 26 games, scoring 48 goals and conceding 19. They have scored the most goals in the league and have the third-best defence. Meanwhile, after missing out in the last months due to a knee injury, Ilia Gruev had a taste of action in their last game, and while he may not make it to the starting 11 in this match, he will be available on the bench. Joel Piroe is also back in the squad after missing their last game against Harrogate Town. However, Pascal Struijk, Patrick Bamford and Junior Firpo are all ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
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Sheffield Wednesday were dumped out of the FA Cup in their last game, losing on penalties to Coventry after the regular time ended 1-1. They return to league action, where they played a 2-2 draw in their last outing against Millwall. The Owls are winless in four of their last five games in all competitions and winless in their last three at home.
Sheffield sit 10th on the table with 37 points in 26 games, scoring 38 goals and conceding 40. All eyes will be on Josh Windass in this clash, and I think he will continue to shine on and on. He has contributed one goal in his last seven games, including five goals and two assists. However, Michael Ihiekwe and Olaf Kobacki are doubtful for this clash, while Dominic Iorfa and Akin Famewo are ruled out due to injuries.
Possible Starting 11
Leeds United — Illan Meslier, Jayden Bogle, Maximilian Wöber, Joe Rodon, Sam Byram, Ethan Ampadu, Ao Tanaka, Daniel James, Brenden Aaronson, Manor Solomon, Joël Piroe.
Sheffield Wednesday — James Beadle, Yan Valery, Gabriel Otegbayo, DiShon Bernard, Pol Valentin, Barry Bannan, Nathaniel Chalobah, Max Lowe, Josh Windass, Anthony Musaba, Michael Smith.
Interesting Facts
- Leeds United have the best attack in the league with 48 goals.
- Leeds United are unbeaten in their last nine games.
- Leeds United have won 10 of their last 11 games at home.
- Sheffield Wednesday are winless in all competitions in four of their last five games.
- The last six games between the two sides saw the BTTS-NO results.
Expert Betting Tips
Despite being held to a draw in their last two games, Leeds are still an excellent side in the Championship, which is evident in their place on the table. I believe they will bounce back in ground style in this game, winning the first 45 minutes. Moreover, they won the first half of the last two head-to-head games against The Owls. While they are strong offensively, they are also very decent at the back, so I expect them to keep a clean sheet in this game. The last six games between the two sides saw the BTTS-NO results.
Our prediction for the match is for Leeds to win the first half of this game for odds of 1.83 at Bet365.
Our second prediction is Handicap: Leeds United -1 for odds of 2.00 at Betway.
Our third prediction is to see at least a side keep a clean sheet for odds of 1.75 at 1xbet.
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