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Leeds United vs Bristol City Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
Venue: Elland Road Kickoff Time: 20:00 (UK Time) This looks like a rather straightforward game on paper, but Leeds will know that they will have it all to do here. Elland Road will play host for this Championship fixture between Leeds and Bristol City and the hosts will be confident of continuing their fine form at home. Neither side is under any sort of real pressure with respect to promotion into the Premier League, but the Whites will certainly be chasing the Championship title now. For those keeping an eye on football betting sites, this clash could present some intriguing markets, especially given Leeds' strong home record.
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Pre-Game Odds and Win Probability
Home: 6/10 (1.6) – 60%
Draw: 26/10 (3.6) – 23%
Away: 44/10 (5.4) – 17%
Head-To-Head Record
Last five meetings (All competitions)
26/10/2024: Bristol 0–0 Leeds
02/02/2024: Leeds 0–1 Bristol
07/10/2023: Leeds 2–1 Bristol
15/02/2020: Leeds 1-0 Bristol
04/08/2019: Bristol 1-3 Leeds
Leeds United Current Form – DWWWW
The hosts are currently occupied with the Championship title, but after they have already secured automatic promotion to the Premier League, you would expect them to play out their last two league games with a little more freedom.
They are level on points with Burnley (94) but will be confident of their chances at home. The Whites have the best home record by a fair distance, having won 17 from 22 encounters. They have only lost one and come into this game off the back of four straight wins.
Key Players to Watch
- Joel Piroe: The striker has been in prolific form for Leeds throughout this season, scoring 19 goals in all competitions. Much of their attacking threat has come by way of his finishing in the final third. His movement is somewhat elusive and Piroe continues to make himself a nuisance for opposing defenders.
- Junior Firpo: Firpo has quickly become one of the top-performing fullbacks in the Championship. His defensive attributes see him contribute to a rather robust and sturdy Leeds defensive unit, but his attacking threat drives the team up the field and has contributed nine assists and three goals this season already. He will be one to watch.
- Ethan Ampadu: Often considered a defensive linchpin for Leeds, he is a player who has contributed all over the field for the Whites defensively and has shown incredible versatility throughout this season already.
His ability to break up play and initiate subsequent attacking moments have made him a sought-after commodity in the Championship, but for Leeds, his stability and consistency only endear him to the Elland Road faithful.
Leeds United Team News
The hosts are without Pascal Struijk and Joe Rothwell for their clash with Bristol City. Dan James is another doubt after feeling discomfort once again before they clashed with Stoke earlier this week, but Daniel Farke might be inclined to rotate his squad here.
Bristol City Current Form – WWDWL
Bristol City have quietly gone about their business in the league this season and while they never seem to dominate possession of the football, they certainly register enough shots on opposing goals.
Bristol will be confident of their chances to secure promotion, but they certainly have work still to do and know that the threats will come all the way to the end of the season. The concern for the visitors will no doubt be the fact that they have only managed to win four games on the road all season and conceded 31 goals in the process. Nevertheless, the last time they faced off against each other, Bristol earned a point and brought Leeds’s unbeaten run to an end – they will no doubt be hoping for much of the same here.
Key Players to Watch
- Anis Mehmeti: He has been a pivotal figure in the Bristol City attack, leading the team with 12 goals this season and ensuring consistency in the final third of the pitch. He has proved to be a key player for his side and has been incredible in attack.
- Jason Knight: Currently the club captain, Knight has showcased incredible leadership and a dynamic ability through the midfield. His defensive duties have been brilliant, ensuring the team is able to regain possession seamlessly – but his five assists quietly suggest an impressive offensive showing.
- Max Bird: A really creative player in midfield, Bird currently leads the team for assists and passes leading to goals. His vision and accuracy with the ball have been crucial this season and they will be hoping for another positive showing here.
Bristol City Team News
Ayman Benarous, Luke McNally and Mark Sykes have all been sidelined for Bristol City and now Cam Pring joins the list of injuries with a hamstring concern.
Predicted Line-Up
Leeds: 4-2-3-1
Darlow, Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo, Tanaka, Gruev, Gnonto, Aaronson, Solomon, Piroe.
Bristol City: 3-4-2-1
O’Leary, Vyner, Dickie, Tanner, Pring, Knight, McGuane, McCrorie, Mehmeti, Bird, Wells.
Suggested Bets
Leeds Win: They are playing with an enhanced degree of freedom now and we think that propels them even further toward victory here. 6/10 (1.6) with BetWinner
Over 2.5 Goals: The Robins are no slouch in front of goal, but their inability to keep defensive shapes leads us to think it is a factor which only adds to the potential for plenty of goals. 8/10 (1.8) with Stake
Both Teams to Score: Another angle to consider for goals being scored is Both Teams to Score. 17/20 (1.85) with Stake.
Value Bets
Highest Scoring Half (1st Half): Take advantage of the fast start often seen by the Whites. They are aggressive in front of goal and ensure that they apply pressure in their final third from the first minute. 19/10 (2.9) with Betway
Half Time/Full Time (Leeds/Leeds): Given how quickly the hosts get out of the blocks and their visitors' propensity to concede early on – this could be a valuable betting angle. 5/4 (2.25) with 1xBet
Leeds (-1.5 Handicap): It is an aggressive approach for the home win, but their freedom and free-flowing ability might make life incredibly difficult for the Robins here. 15/10 (2.5) with Pinnacle
Prediction: Leeds United to Win
Leeds have already secured promotion, and the title is all they have left to play for. This might spell bad news for Bristol who have not got a particularly good record on the road. Elland Road has seemingly become a fortress, and we think the hosts claim all three points on offer here. For those looking to add an extra edge to the action, there are plenty of betting sign up offers worth checking out ahead of this clash.
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