Leeds will be looking forward to clinch tier 6th league win as they travel to M62 to take on struggling side Huddersfield Town during the weekend. The match is scheduled for 7th December with kickoff at 15:30 GMT.
The White are currently 2nd in the Championship table while missing out on the top slot after a late win by West Brom over side Preston North End.
Coach Marcelo Biesla is enjoying a continuous unbeaten run in the Championship side after taking charge over a year ago. It could be a nine game unbeaten streak in case they manage to pull off a win at the John Smith Stadium.
Danny Cowley’s side will be eager to spark a winning performance from the side especially with the second tier positioning in the championship.
Huddersefield are currently 19th in the league with only 18 points in their past 19 matches. The team has registered 2 wins 2 draws and 2 losses in their past 6 encounters.
Huddersfield Town vs. Leeds United Head to Head
Both games have played 16 games together with Huddersfield taking up 8 wins while Leeds have shared 6 wins. 2 games have ended in a draw. Here is a look at their previous matches:
Huddersfield 2-1 Leeds
Leeds 0-1 Huddersfield
Leeds 1-4 Huddersfield
Huddersfield 0-3 Leeds
Huddersfield 1-2 Leeds
Leeds 3-0 Huddersfield
Leeds 5-1 Huddersfield
Leeds 3-2 Huddersfield
Huddersfield Team News
There still remains a cloud of doubt over the future of German Elias Kachunga who is out of contract at the end of the season. The German has been a crucial addition to Danny Cowley’s side. Striker Fraizer Campbell will not feature in the clash against Leeds after picking up an injury during the 5-2 defeat to Bristol City.
There remains a cloud of doubt over the availability of Benin International striker Steve Mounie who has only played 90 minutes under Danny Cowley side. Another doubt to start is Alex Pritchard who was left out of the clash with Bristol City despite an impressive performance against Birmingham City.
Leeds Team News
The future of Arsenal’s loanee is still in the air with reports that the Gunners are calling Eddie Nketia in January due to lack of game time. Bristol City are rumored to be the contenders with interest in the services of the young English striker.
Prediction and Odds
Leeds are currently on an unbeaten run and look forward to maintaining it. Huddersfield have put in mixed results from the league.
Leeds win
Both teams to score
Goals under 2.5
Double chance