Where to Watch Leeds vs Stoke
Catch the thrilling Championship clash of Leeds vs Stoke at 3pm on Monday, April 21, streaming live on Sky Sports Football & Main Event.
Leeds vs Stoke: Predictions & Best Bet
Leeds to win & under 3.5 goals
1pt Evs at BoyleSports
Match Odds: Leeds vs Stoke
Check out the latest odds for this exciting encounter:
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Match Preview: Leeds vs Stoke
Leeds United finds themselves in an unexpected spot, hoping for a Burnley win to help their promotion chances this season. They are gearing up to face Stoke City at Elland Road. Leeds will need a victory to keep their hopes alive, particularly with the added drama surrounding Burnley’s upcoming match against Sheffield United.
The Whites recently reclaimed the Championship lead with a narrow 1-0 victory over Oxford on Friday. While it wasn’t an overwhelming display, it highlighted the professionalism Leeds lacked during the latter part of last season.
On the other hand, Stoke City is eager to continue their upward trajectory after securing a 2-0 win against Sheffield Wednesday, creating breathing space above the relegation zone. Under the management of Mark Robins, Stoke has turned a corner, boasting seven wins in their last ten matches.
With both teams looking to solidify their respective goals—a return to the Premier League for Leeds and safety from relegation for Stoke—this match promises to be captivating.
Important Trend: Notably, only three of the last 14 combined matches between these two sides have featured over 3.5 goals. Thus, a combination of a Leeds victory and under 3.5 goals appears to be a tempting wager.
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Key Statistics
Stoke City: The Potters have struggled on the road, losing four of their last six away matches. Will they find their footing against promotion-chasing Leeds?
Team News: Leeds
Leeds:
Midfielder Manor Solomon is expected to recover from cramp and rejoin the starting XI alongside Dan James, who has returned from injury. Unfortunately, Pascal Struijk and Joe Rothwell remain sidelined.
Team News: Stoke
Stoke:
Defender Eric Bocat and left-back Jordan Thompson are doubtful. Lyndon Gooch may fill the void if neither can shake off their injuries, while Sol Sidibe and Enda Stevens continue to be out.
Predicted Line-Ups
Leeds (4-2-3-1): Darlow; Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo; Tanaka, Gruev; James, Aaronson, Solomon; Piroe
Subs: Byram, Wober, Guilavogui, Schmidt, Gnonto, Bamford, Joseph
Stoke (4-2-3-1): Johansson; Tchamadeu, Phillips, Wilmot, Gooch; Pearson, Burger; Manhoef, Baker, Bae; Gallagher
Subs: Wilson-Esbrand, Seko, Lawal, Koumas, Moran, Al-Hamadi, Mmaee
Bet Builder Predictions
Under 3.5 goals:
Given the trend of low-scoring games, this bet is certainly worth considering.
Dan James to score or assist:
The Welsh winger is back from injury and primed to make an impact, boasting a record of 12 goals and nine assists this season.
Junior Tchamadeu:
The Stoke right-back has accumulated ten yellow cards this season, hinting he may struggle against the talented Solomon.
Pays out at 10-1 with bet365.
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