Leeds United vs Wolves Predictions and Betting Tips
We cap off Matchday five with a highly-anticipated encounter at the Elland Road on Monday night. In said game, newly-promoted Leeds United play hosts to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Who bags the spoils at West Yorkshire?
This would be the first Leeds-Wolves clash since 2018. With a huge portion of their meetings being in the Championship, both sides will be intent upon getting a victory in the highest division in England. It is to be noted that Wolves have won the last three meetings between both outfits. As such, they have a slightly better head-to-head record across 12 games with six wins compared to their opponent's five.
Resilient Peacocks looking to down another top team
Bielsa and Co. have shown they can stand their ground against the top clubs in the English top-flight. The Peacocks are the only newly-promoted side in the top half of the table with seven points collected from a possible twelve. Just before the end of the transfer window, they bolstered their attacking options with the addition of Raphinha from Stade Rennes. It is then left to see how well he performs under a tactician like Bielsa.
They recorded a hard-earned point against Pep's Manchester City. Right from the onset, it was all Manchester City as they dictated the pace of the game. They were rightfully fired into the lead via a well-worked goal from Raheem Sterling. It was game on in the 59th minute as Rodrigo came from the bench to draw both sides level. However, that was all she wrote as both sides earned a point each.
Nuno's boys keen on doing better
Wolverhampton Wanderers currently sit at 13th position on the table. Nuno's troops still haven't found their rhythm this new campaign scoring four goals and conceding seven in the four games played. Given the stiffening of competition this season, they would need to step up their game if they're to push for one of the European spots this season.
They managed to acquire all three points in their previous game against Fulham. One solitary goal in the 56th minute from Pedro Neto was the deciding factor as they copped their second win of the season- first in three league matches.
Leeds United vs Wolves Team News
We expect to see Jack Harrison's return to the starting XI. The winger was ineligible last time out as a result of the parent club rule. Liam Cooper and Pablo Hernandez are rated doubtful for this tie. Jonny is the only injury casualty for the away side.
Leeds United possible starting XI:
Meslier; Dallas, Koch, Struijk, Ayling; Phillips; Raphina, Klich, Roberts, Harrison; Bamford
Wolves possible starting XI:
Patricio; Boly, Coady, Saiss; Marcal, Neves, Moutinho, Semedo; Adama, Neto, Jimenez
Leeds United vs Wolves possible starting XI: 2-2
This game will surely prove to be a good watch with goals expected to go in at both ends. However, we don't see Leeds United losing this game having taken a point from Manchester City.
