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Sheffield United Vs Leeds Preview, Prediction, Team News And Predicted Lineups
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Ahead of Monday’s top of the table clash, we have the Sheffield United vs Leeds preview, prediction, latest team news and predicted lineups.
Sheffield United Vs Leeds Preview
Sheffield United can regain 1st spot in the EFL Championship if they can beat their Yorkshire rivals at Bramall Lane tonight.
The Blades head into the vital clash in fine form. Chris Wilder’s side have won their last four league games on the bounce by an aggregate score of 7-2.
Playing Premier League football is definitely the aim for the Red and Whites next season. Their last experience wasn’t the prettiest so they’ll want to make a better go of it next year. If they gain promotion that is.
Last time out, United edged past basement dwellers Luton 1-0. Anel Ahmedhodzic scored the only goal of the game at Kenilworth Road.
As it stands, Wilder’s men are second in the table on 70 points. They have a goal difference of 24+ which could prove vital come the end of the season.
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A return to the promised land is very much on the horizon for Leeds. The Whites are top of the pile and will be aiming to extend their two-point lead tonight.
Daniel Farke’s side have lost just three games all season. The last of those occurred against Blackburn in November. A total of 15 games back.
Last Monday, Pascal Struijk was the unlikely hero. The Dutch defender scored twice – including in second-half stoppage time – to help down Sunderland 2-1.
Interestingly, the 25-year-old has promised to help out a er’s medical costs after the fan dislocated his shoulder in the Elland Road celebrations!
Ahead of the match, the best football betting sites in the UK price Leeds as the 23/25 favourites. Sheffield United can be backed at 17/5 with the draw 77/29.
Sheffield United Vs Leeds Team News
Late calls will be made on the fitness of Sheffield United trio Gustavo Hamer, Kieffer Moore and Tom Cannon. However, Oliver Arblaster is definitely ruled out.
Attacking midfielder Callum O’Hare and defender Harrison Burrows are pushing for recalls after being benched against Luton. Wilder will likely start both.
Meanwhile, Leeds are sweating on the fitness of attacking midfielder Manor Solomon. The Israeli sustained a knock in last week’s victory over Sunderland.
Patrick Bamford and Max Wober are both absent. Pascal Struijk is in line to start and Largie Ramazani is in line to replace Solomon if required.
Sheffield United Vs Leeds Predicted Lineups
Sheffield United (4-2-3-1): Cooper; Clarke, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Burrows; Vini Souza, Choudhury; Rak-Sakyi, O’Hare, Brereton Diaz; Campbell
Leeds (4-2-3-1): Meslier; Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Firpo; Ampadu, Tanaka; James, Aaronson, Ramazani; Piroe
Sheffield United Vs Leeds Prediction
Many will be expecting a cagey affair but we are predicting a glut of goals at Bramall Lane. Both sides are set to attack from the off with the title potentially up for grabs.
Come the full-time whistle, we believe Leeds will just about shade it.
Prediction: Sheffield United 2-3 Leeds