Elland Road
Saturday, 01 March 2025, 15:30
Leeds United hope to continue their superb record when they welcome West Bromwich Albion to Elland Road on Saturday. The hosts are five points clear on top of the table as they continue their fight for the league, while the visitors are winless in their last 10 games on the road. Who will win? Below, I have the team news, possible starting 11, some interesting facts, expert betting tips, and odds.
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Leeds United secured a 3-1 win over Sheffield United in their last game to extend their lead on the table to five points. Ilan Meslier’s own goal had put the Blades ahead in the 14th minute before Junior Firpo equalized in the 72nd minute, and Ao Tanaka gave them the lead in the 89th minute. A minute later, Junior Firpo got his brace to cement the win. The Whites have continued their exceptional league run, having not lost a game since losing 1-0 to Blackburn in November of 2024. They have only lost one game at home this season. Leeds sit first in the Championship with 75 points in 34 games, scoring 71 goals and conceding 21. However, Ethan Ampadu is doubtful for this clash due to a knee injury, while Max Wober (knee) and Patrick Bamford (knee) are both out of this game due to injuries.
West Bromwich Albion
West Brom secured a 2-0 win over Oxford United in their last game, with goals from Alex Mowatt in the 11th minute and John Swift in the 90+11th minute. WBA are unbeaten in three of their last four games but have only managed three wins in their last 10 games. On the road, they are winless in their last 10 games. The Baggies sit 5th on the table with 51 points in 34 games, scoring 44 goals and conceding 31. However, Semi Ajayi is doubtful for this match after being forced out of the game against Oxford United due to a hamstring injury, while Jed Wallace (leg) and Josh Maja (calf) are ruled out due to injuries.
Possible Starting 11
Leeds United — Illan Meslier, Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, Júnior Firpo, Ilia Gruev, Ao Tanaka, Daniel James, Brenden Aaronson, Manor Solomon, Joël Piroe.
West Brom — Joe Wildsmith, Darnell Furlong, Kyle Bartley, Torbjørn Heggem, Callum Styles, Alex Mowatt, Jayson Molumby, Tom Fellows, Isaac Price, Mikey Johnston, Adam Armstrong.
Interesting Facts
- West Brom are winless in their last 10 games on the road;
- Leeds are unbeaten in their last 16 games in the league;
- Leeds have won 13 of their last 14 home games in the Championship;
- Leeds have kept 10 clean sheets in their last 14 games at home in the Championship;
- West Brom have won just one of their last 15 games on the road;
- Five of the last seven games between both sides saw less than three goals;
- Leeds have scored the highest number of goals (71) in the Championship this season;
- West Brom have conceded in each of their last nine games on the road.
Expert Betting Tips
Leeds United are in a league of their own, and things have been shaping well for them to secure another win in this clash. They came from behind to defeat second-placed Sheffield United in their last game, and I see them getting an easy victory over a side that has no win in their last 10 games on the road. However, the head-to-head record between both sides points toward a low scoring encounter. However, I still expect the hosts to get a 2-0 win here.
Our prediction for this match is to see at least one side keep a clean sheet for odds of 1.67 at Bet365.
Our second prediction is to see less than three goals for odds of 1.73 at Betway.
Our third prediction is Leeds United to win with a -1 handicap for odds of 2.00 at 1xbet.
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