With the race for a slot in the Premier League getting heated than ever, Leeds United will be hosting side Queen Park Rangers at the Loftus Road. The match is scheduled for 18th January, with kickoff starting at 15:30 GMT.
Coach Marco Bielsa is taking advantage of the out of form title leaders West Brom who have failed to register a win in their past five matches. Leeds are also having a hard time registering wins with only one win in their past five matches.
With a point separating them from title leaders West Brom, Leeds will be looking to salvage a win to return at the top of the Championship table. However, QPR is set to give off a heated competition despite their current form.
QPR are currently 15th in the Championship with 35 points. The side is set to make a difference in the squad depth with several signings lined up for this January transfer window. Will the recruits change the tide at the club?
QPR vs Leeds Head to Head
Both teams have met on 17 different occasions with QPR taking home five wins while Leeds is leading with 7 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Leeds 2-0 QPR
QPR 1-0 Leeds
Leeds 2-1 QPR
Leeds 2-0 QPR
QPR 1-3 Leeds
Leeds 0-0 QPR
QPR 3-0 Leeds
Leeds 1-1 QPR
QPR Team News
With the finalising of the loan deal for Tottenham winger Jack Larke, the young star could make a debut against former club Leeds United. The youngster raised through the ranks of Leeds made his professional debut against Brentford at the age of 17. Center back Yoann Barbet is at risk of a yellow card suspension ahead of the clash.
Leeds Team News
On the risk of a yellow card suspension is veteran central midfielder, Mateusz Klich. Talisman Patrick Bramford has been a threat in the Championship side bagging ten goals and two assists since the beginning of the season. Other attacking options for Marco Bielsa includes Jack Harrison with five goals.
Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah has been recalled by the Gunners due to lack of game time under Marco Bielsa. The young England international is set to fight for his place in the Gunners squad despite interest from Brentford, Bristol City and Birmingham City.
Prediction and Odds
Leeds have registered mixed performances in their past encounters, and a surprise defeat would not make a huge difference. The same goes for QPR who are finding it hard to register a win.
Leeds Win
Double Chance: Leeds or Draw
Goals Under 2.5
Most Goals Second Half
