Leeds will welcome Coventry to Elland Road this weekend with the Whites looking to continue their rise up the Championship table.
The home side have had a reasonable start to the campaign but they did start the season as the favourites to go up so they will perhaps be slightly disappointed by the seven points they've already dropped.
Coventry, meanwhile, have had a poor start to the campaign and at present, it looks like it will be difficult for them to challenge for promotion for the third consecutive year.
As part of our latest round of Championship betting tips, here is our Leeds vs Coventry prediction.
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Leeds vs Coventry prediction: Leeds to build on previous wins
Key Stats
- Leeds have only lost one match in the Championship this season.
- Coventry have failed to win any of their last four matches in all competitions.
- Leeds have scored at least once in five of their six Championship matches this season while Coventry have scored in four of their six.
Correct score prediction: Leeds 2-1 Coventry
Coventry are usually good value money and will have a good go at every team they face and that will be no different this weekend despite the tricky trip to Elland Road. The Whites should have too much firepower for them, though, especially as they have twice in three of their last four outings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts come in as favourites
- WIN: 3/5 (1.60) – 62.5%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As one of the best teams in the Championship, Leeds will be used to going into home matches as favourites and that is no different here. Ladbrokes have priced a win for Leeds at 3/5 while a win for Coventry has been priced at 17/4. The draw, which would be a better result for the visitors, has been priced at 16/5.
Check out today's betting tips page for more predictions.
Most recent H2Hs: A bogey team for Leeds
Coventry and Leeds have only played twice in the past ten years with both of those fixtures coming last season. Coventry picked up a point at Elland Road last season before winning 2-1 in the home fixture. Beyond that, Coventry are actually unbeaten in their last four matches against Leeds which may concern Whites' fans ahead of Saturday.
England Championship 06/04/24
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England Championship 16/12/23
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Leeds preview: The jury is still out
Daniel Farke was brought into Leeds last summer to take them back up to the Premier League quickly and after failing at his first attempt, he absolutely has to succeed this time around. They've had a mixed start to the season, which can perhaps be explained by a turbulent transfer window, but they now need to hit top form.
Predicted lineup: Meslier (GK), Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Firpo, Ampadu, Gruev, Ramazani, Aaronson, Gnonto, Joseph
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Norwich
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England Championship 28/09/24
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England Championship 21/09/24
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Cardiff
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England Championship 14/09/24
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Burnley
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Leeds
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England Championship 31/08/24
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Hull
0
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Coventry preview: Resetting expectations
Coventry have punched above their weight in the last two seasons so now that they are struggling somewhat in the lower half of the league table, it's important for the board and fans to acknowledge that this is perhaps their true level. Despite that, they will have a good go on Saturday and could catch Leeds off guard.
Predicted lineup: Dovin (GK), Van Ewijk, Thomas, Binks, Bidwell, Eccles, Torp, Mason-Clark, Rudoni, Wright, Simms
England Championship 01/10/24 W Blackburn 0 Coventry 3 England Championship 28/09/24 L Leeds 3 Coventry 0 England Championship 21/09/24 L Swansea 2 Coventry 1 England EFL Cup 18/09/24 L Tottenham 2 Coventry 1 England Championship 14/09/24 D Watford 1 Coventry 1
Player to watch: Willy Gnonto
Willy Gnonto was meant to be Leeds' leading man this season following the departures of Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter. However, the young Italian has so far failed to live up to expectations despite signing a new four-year deal with the club this summer.
Gnonto hasn't scored a goal since the opening-day draw with Portsmouth and he is yet to register an assist in all competitions. Can that change on Saturday?
