David Flower
Dailysports's expert
One of the standout fixtures in the 21st round of the Championship will take place on Saturday at Deepdale, where Preston hosts Leeds United. Here's a promising betting suggestion based on the match outcome.
Match Preview
The "Invincibles" are enduring a challenging season in the Championship, currently sitting 14th in the table. After 20 matches, they have collected 22 points, just five clear of the relegation zone.
Preston secured a 2-0 away victory over Cardiff City in the last round, breaking a winless streak of nine Championship games, including five consecutive draws. At home, they've managed three wins, five draws, and two losses in 10 outings.
Leeds United, meanwhile, started the season strongly and led the Championship table for a considerable time. However, three rounds ago, they surrendered the top spot to Sheffield United after a narrow 1-0 away loss to Blackburn. Leeds now occupies second place, trailing the "Blades" by just one point.
In their last two league matches, the "Whites" comfortably defeated Derby County (2-0) and Middlesbrough (3-0). Away from home, Leeds has secured three wins and suffered two losses in nine matches.
Probable Lineups
- Preston: Freddie Woodman, Kaine Kesler, Liam Lindsay, Patrick Bauer, Jordan Storey, Stefan Teitur Thordarson, Ryan Ledson, Duane Holmes, Josh Bowler, Milutin Osmajic, Mads Frøkjær-Jensen.
- Leeds: Illan Meslier, Jayden Bogle, Pascal Struijk, Guilavogui, Samuel Byram, Joe Rothwell, Ao Tanaka, Daniel James, Brenden Aaronson, Wilfried Gnonto, Joel Piroe.
Match Facts & Head-to-Head
- Last season, both teams exchanged 2-1 home wins.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has won in their last four meetings.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet landed in two of their last five encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor Leeds, offering odds of 1.65 for their victory. We believe the "Whites" have a strong chance of securing three points. Our bet: "Leeds Win" at odds of 1.65.
