Leeds United has a chance to climb up the top half of the Premier League and record back-to-back wins when they face off against Sheffield United. The match schedules for Saturday at Elland Road, with kickoff at 5 pm.
Before the international break, Leeds registered a 2-1 win over Fulham. On the other hand, Blades went down with a 5-0 loss to Leicester City in their most recent league outing.
It dates back to September when Leeds United made it back to back successive wins in the Premier League. The aim for Marco Bielsa will be to make it a win against the division worst team.
Patrick Bamford became the star of the night with a goal and setting up the assist for Raphinha in their 2-1 victory. The win leaves the side 11th on the table, two points behind Aston Villa above them and a point below ninth-placed Arsenal.
Even though the inconsistencies are shown, it has been an impressive first campaign for the Whites. Bielsa will be eager to play to build momentum ahead of their tasking schedules. The Whites have Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham in four of their next five fixtures.
All form goes away when Blades enter into this clash with something to give their disgruntled fans a Yorkshire derby win. The visitors threw away any chance of survival after recording six defeats in seven matches.
Leeds United vs. Sheffield United Head to Head
Both sides have seven games against each other, with Leeds taking home three wins while Sheffield United with four wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Fulham 1-2 Leeds United
Leeds 0-0 Chelsea
West Ham 2-0 Leeds
Leeds 0-1 Aston Villa
Leeds 3-0 Southampton
Away
Chelsea 2-0 Sheffield United
Leicester 5-0 Leicester City
Sheffield United 0-2 Southampton
Sheffield United 1-0 Aston Villa
United 0-2 Liverpool
Leeds United Team News
Rodrigo Moreno missed out on their last clash with Fulham with a minor injury; however, a two-week hiatus gives the forward enough rest to recover. Liam Cooper is another doubt to feature due to illness, with Adam Forshaw and Pablo Hernandez out.
Sheffield United Team News
Paul Heckingbottom assumes the interim managerial role until the end of the season due to Chris Wilder’s departure. John Egan and Chris Basham are close to making returns to the starting lineup.
Prediction and Odds
Given it’s a Yorkshire derby, all stakes will be on the table for Blades despite their current misfortunes.
Leeds United Win
Correct Score: 2-0
Away: No Score
