Leeds United vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers match preview
The English premier League continues on Monday night with two fixtures on card. Topbets is on newly promoted Leeds United taking on Wolves at Elland Road.
Wolves look to continue their winning streak after defeating Fulham just before the international break. Wolves are in an attempt to climb up the table despite its inconsistent season.
The promoted Leeds have been flying high this season after securing two wins against Fulham and Sheffield United respectively and draw against Manchester City put them to position eight on League table with seven points
With both sides capable of playing fast flowing, explosive football we could be in for a game full of fireworks on the return from international football.
Match Facts
• Leeds United has played five Championships bugging all the victory.
• Out of the five played Championship games Leeds have managed to keep four Clean-sheets Derby county spoiling the clean Sheet streak by 3-1 as host.
• Leeds United has played four EPL games, won two and drew one and lost 4-3 against Liverpool.
• Wolves have played seven EPL games winning three, drawn once and lost three.
• Wolves have played two UEFA Europa League wins against Olympiacos and lost against Sevilla.
• Wolves have played in the EFL Cup Lost against Stoke City.
Team News
Marcal is back to full fitness and can come back into the side to fill in for the injured Jonny, who is still out for some weeks he is likely to come back into the side for Max Kilman, which will enable Romain Saiss to play in his more natural position at centre back.
; Wolverhampton Wanderers will almost be at full strength for the game.
Elsewhere Leeds United come into the game with their squad almost fully fit, with Pablo Hernandez being fit is a massive boost for Leeds in this game for his creativity in forward creating chances against still Wolves defence. Raphinha should also be involved in the squad for the first time after signing for The Peacocks earlier this month.
Liam Cooper and Diego Llorente are both doubts for the game as they have both picked up groin injuries whilst on international duty.
Llorente will face up to three weeks on the sides lines following the scans confirmed
Former Wolves man Helder Costa has been playing regularly for Leeds, and has been influential in their success so far this season.
Rodrigo Moreno is pushing for a recall after playing a decisive role off the bench against Manchester City last time.
Pablo Hernandez is closing in on a return for the home side, but Adam Forshaw and Kiko Casillla remain out.
Head to head
The last time Wolves and Leeds United met, Wolves carried the day by thrashing their opponent 3 goals to nil with goals from Romain Saiss, Willy Boly and Benik Afobe.
Wolves defeated Leeds convincingly away at Elland road, as new signing at the time Beink Afobe scored his first goal for Wolves. It was this win that propelled Wolves to the top of the table and gave them the confidence and momentum that they needed to push on and gain promotion to the Premier League.
In their last six encounters Leeds have won thrice and lost three times.
At least two goals are registered in their encounters
Wolves have kept two clean sheets while Leeds has had just one in their last six encounters.
Leeds United vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction
The result might be different this time out however, as Leeds United have Marcelo Bielsa in charge who could propel a result against Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.
This meeting should prove entirely entertaining, with high class football on display. Based on the form shown already this season Leeds will have confidence going to the match
Our Topbets pundits believe the outcome will be a draw. Betway is backing the results at odds of 3.28 while 1XBet has 3.52 for the same outcome
Goals
This game will register a low goal margin.
Under 2.5 –1.79 1Xbet odds and odds 1.86 for Betway
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