Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
On Monday, February 17, Leeds will face Sunderland in the 33rd round of the Championship. The match kicks off at 21:00 CET, and I offer a bet on the match winner.
Leeds - Sunderland: Match facts and head-to-head
- Leeds is on a 14-match unbeaten run in the Championship.
- Sunderland has not lost in six consecutive matches.
- Leeds boasts the best attack this season with 66 goals scored.
- Their defense is also solid, conceding only 19 goals – the second-best record in the league.
- Leeds scores over 1.5 goals in 78% of their matches this season.
- They have won 53% of their matches without conceding and have lost only 14% of their games.
- Leeds and Sunderland have drawn their last two meetings. Over their last five encounters, the teams have exchanged victories.
Leeds - Sunderland: Match preview
Leeds is one of the main contenders for promotion back to the Premier League. The team currently sits in second place in the table with 69 points after 32 matches. They have a strong chance of securing promotion, with a four-point gap over the third-placed team and just one point behind the league leaders. Leeds boasts the best attack in the Championship with 66 goals scored and the second-best defense with just 19 goals conceded. Their unbeaten streak in the league has now reached 14 matches.
Sunderland is also in the promotion race, holding a firm spot in the top six. The Black Cats are unbeaten in their last six matches, though three of them ended in draws. They have demonstrated their attacking prowess, scoring at least twice in each of their last four games. Sunderland is currently seven points behind second place, meaning they still have a shot at automatic promotion, but making up that gap won’t be easy. This match will be crucial in that regard, as a win would allow them to close the distance to second place.
Probable lineups
- Leeds: Meslier; Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo; Tanaka, Gruev; James, Aaronson, Solomon; Piroe.
- Sunderland: Patterson; Hume, Ballard, O’Nien, Cirkin; Neil, Bellingham; Roberts, Rigg, Le Fee; Isidor.
Prediction
Sunderland is in good form and holding a top-six position. However, Leeds has been unbeaten for a longer stretch, has a stronger attack and defense, and will play at home. I predict a Leeds victory in this match with odds of 1.58.
