Leeds United’s recent form has significantly improved, lifting them clear of the relegation zone as they prepare to face Burnley, who are struggling with only 20 points this season. Leeds now sits six points above the drop zone with four games remaining.
Key statistics:
- Leeds United has scored an average of 1.00 goal per game in their last eight matches.
- The team has conceded only three goals in their last five Premier League games.
- Burnley has recorded an average of just 0.53 points per away game.
- Burnley has conceded 68 goals, which is worse than the bottom club Wolves.
Manager Daniel Farke has led Leeds to a turnaround in performance. The team is expected to secure a comfortable victory against Burnley. Leeds United’s average points per game at Elland Road is 1.53, compared to Burnley’s overall struggles.
The expected lineup for Leeds includes Perri, Struijk, Bijol, Justin, Gudmundsson, Bogle, Ampadu, Tanaka, Okafor, Aaronson, and Calvert-Lewin. Meanwhile, Burnley’s expected lineup features Dubravka, Walker, Hartman, Esteve, Humphreys, Ekdal, Tchaouna, Ward-Prowse, Laurent, Anthony, and Flemming.
Leeds United is predicted to win 2-0 against Burnley. Interestingly, four of the last five head-to-head meetings between these teams saw two or fewer goals scored.
This matchup takes place against a backdrop of both teams having been promoted to the Premier League from the Championship last season. The stakes are high as Leeds aims to solidify its position and avoid any last-minute drama regarding relegation.
