From first to third in the space of just over a week, Leeds United head into the midweek round of games on the outside looking in. They are at home on Tuesday night against Sunderland, a team that continue to struggle for form, and are desperate for the season to end. The Elland Road crowd will be out in force, trying to cheer their team onto a big three points in their quest for a return to the Premier League.
Leeds United Form GuideOne win from their last three, and finally, Leeds lost in 2024 for the first time at the weekend. The pressure is on, and while I still think they're playing fairly well, Leeds may have to find another level if they want to avoid the lottery of the playoffs. Just one win, with other results going their way, would be enough to see them top though, every single point counts.
It was Coventry City that ended the Leeds run on Saturday, with Coventry winning 2-1 at home to the Yorkshire side. Before that, Leeds won 3-1 at home to Hull and drew 2-2 away at Watford over the Easter weekend, so it's one win, one loss and one draw from their last three.
Sunderland Form GuideSince the departure of Michael Beale, leaving Sunderland with no permanent manager until the summer, it's been a complete disaster for the North East outfit. Down in 13th, they've faded away from everything, and are simply coasting towards the end of the season with absolutely nothing to play for.
In their last 10 games, Sunderland have won just one, drawn twice and lost seven, their fans are rapidly losing patience with the situation currently at their club. At the weekend, Sunderland drew 0-0 at home to Bristol City, before that, they were embarrassed 5-1 at home by Blackburn.
Match PredictionLeeds have the upper hand here, and I fancy them to cruise past a struggling Sunderland side with ease. The away side can't wait for the season to end, whereas Leeds have it all to play for, and they can keep pushing for promotion with three points here.
