Leeds will take on Burnley in the Championship this weekend in one of the first titanic clashes of the new season.
Both teams are expected to compete for promotion this season and currently sit inside the top six after solid enough starts to the new season but a win here for either side would give them huge belief ahead of the rest of the campaign.
As part of our latest round of Championship betting tips, here is our Leeds vs Burnley prediction.
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Leeds vs Burnley prediction: The hosts to extend their unbeaten streak
Key Stats
- Leeds have won their last two Championship matches.
- Burnley have lost their last two away matches in all competitions.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in each of Leeds' last three matches.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in each of Burnley's last three matches.
Correct score prediction: Leeds 2-0 Burnley
Although these two teams are considered among the best in the Championship, neither have been among the goals in recent weeks. Leeds have been very solid at the back, however, which bodes well ahead of this. They have won their last two matches by a scoreline of 2-0 and given they are playing in front of their home fans on Saturday, we anticipate them making it three in a row.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Leeds start as favourites
- HOME: 7/10 (1.70) – 58.8%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Leeds started the season as the favourites to win the Championship so it's no surprise that they start this match as the favourites to take home the three points. A Leeds win has been priced at 7/10 with Ladbrokes while a victory for Burnley has been priced at 18/5. The draw, which neither side would turn their nose up at, has been priced at 14/5.
Check out our betting tips today page for more predictions over the weekend.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Leeds
Although these two teams have been at similar levels for the past five years or so, this is a fixture that Leeds have dominated. The Whites are unbeaten across their last five matches with Burnley, recording three wins and two draws and this will only add to their confidence levels ahead of kick-off on Saturday.
Burnley's last victory over Leeds came in April 2016 in a match played at Turf Moor while their last win at Elland Road was all the way back in 2013.
England Premier League 02/01/22
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England Premier League 29/08/21
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England Premier League 15/05/21
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England Premier League 27/12/20
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England EFL Cup 19/09/17
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Leeds preview: The pressure is already on
There were some people who wanted Daniel Farke replacing as manager after failing to win the playoff last season but the German has kept his job and has started the season well enough. It still feels as if he is just a couple of bad results away from the pressure being cranked up so winning big matches like this one feel doubly important.
Predicted lineup: Meslier (GK), Bogle, Struijk, Rodon, Firpo, Ramazani, Ampadu, Gruev, Gnonto, Solomon, Joseph.
England Championship 01/10/24
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Norwich
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Leeds
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England Championship 28/09/24
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Coventry
0
Leeds
3
England Championship 21/09/24
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Cardiff
0
Leeds
2
England Championship 14/09/24
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Leeds
0
England Championship 31/08/24
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Hull
0
Leeds
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Burnley preview: Their season starts now
Burnley's beginning to the new season was marred by a chaotic end to the transfer window which saw several important first-team players leave and a plethora of new players come in. Scott Parker now knows his group for the season ahead so their season effectively starts again this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Trafford (GK), Roberts, Worrall, Egan-Riley, Pires, Brownhill, Anthony, Mejbri, Laurent, Koleosho, Foster
England Championship 01/10/24
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Plymouth
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England Championship 28/09/24
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Oxford Utd
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England Championship 21/09/24
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Portsmouth
1
Burnley
2
England Championship 14/09/24
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Leeds
0
Burnley
1
England Championship 31/08/24
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Blackburn
1
Burnley
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Player to watch: Manor Solomon
Manor Solomon made his Leeds debut in the final game before the international break and the Spurs loanee looked sharp. Solomon grabbed himself an assist in Leeds' victory over Hull City and will now be looking to kick on as the Whites look to climb the league table. With Solomon, they have a player of real talent.
