Leeds vs Stoke City prediction, H2H and probable lineups - April 21, 2025
One of the matches of the 44th round of the Championship will be played on Monday at Elland Road, where local Leeds will host Stoke City. I suggest betting on goals in this clash with a good coefficient.
Match preview
Leeds United continues to confidently lead in the Championship, demonstrating stable form and a focus on returning to the Premier League. In the last round, the team secured a narrow victory over Oxford United with a score of 1-0, thanks to a first-half goal by Manor Solomon. This success was the third in a row and extended the Peacocks' unbeaten streak to seven matches.
Daniel Farke's men are showcasing reliable defense and attacking efficiency, as evidenced by their goal difference of +54 (83 scored and 29 conceded). Leeds currently shares the top spot with Burnley, both having 91 points after 43 rounds, but they lead their rival on goal difference. With three rounds left in the season, Leeds is on the verge of returning to the elite of English football.
Stoke City delighted their fans in the previous round with a confident home victory over Sheffield Wednesday — 2-0. This victory was an important step for the Potters towards securing their place in the Championship, as it brought them to the 50-point mark and solidified their 16th position in the standings.
Steven Schumacher's side alternates between victories and setbacks, but the pace they've set allows the team to breathe easier in the fight for survival. However, the team still struggles with scoring — only 45 goals in 43 rounds. Nonetheless, their defense has been quite reliable, especially in recent rounds, where they've kept two clean sheets.
Probable lineups
- Leeds: Darlow - Bogle, Rodon, Weber, Firpo - Tanaka, Ampadu - James, Gnonto, Solomon - Piru
- Stoke City: Johansson – Tchamadeu, Phillips, Rose, Gibson – Pearson, Baker, P, Moran, Seko – Al Hamadi
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the first round, Leeds defeated their opponent away with a score of 2-0
- The bet on "Total under 2.5" has won in the last three matches
- The option of "Both teams to score" has only won in one out of five matches
Prediction
A victory in this match, provided Sheffield United drops points against Burnley, could guarantee Leeds automatic promotion. Nevertheless, the odds on a win for the Whites are low, and our bet is "Total under 3.0" with a coefficient of 1.63.
