Verdict: Leeds United win
Best Odds: 4/9
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Turning their attention back to Premier League action on Friday night, Leeds will welcome Burnley to Elland Road.
Leeds United
Starting with the hosts, suffering real FA Cup heartbreak at Wembley last weekend as they fell to a 1-0 loss at the hands of Chelsea, Leeds will be seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, despite their frustration in the capital last time out, Daniel Farke’s side have impressed since returning from March’s international break. Securing a shock 2-1 victory away at historic rivals Manchester United on April 13th, Leeds have registered seven points from their previous three Premier League appearances. Now sat firmly in the driving seat to extend on their top-flight status and avoid an immediate Championship return, Friday’s hosts have also lost just one of their last eight matchups across all competitions. Smelling a golden opportunity when they return to Elland Road this weekend, Leeds have registered three consecutive clean sheets in Yorkshire.
Leeds United Team News
Missing out at Wembley last weekend and still recovering from a recent knee injury, Leeds are once again expected to be without Bulgarian international Ilia Gruev here. However, settling for an FA Cup semi-final spot on the bench, Joe Rodon should be handed a full recall at the heart of Farke’s defence.
Registering 11 Premier League goals in his maiden campaign at Elland Road, former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin will spearhead Leeds’ attack. Wales international Daniel James could make a first appearance since returning from March’s international break.
Burnley
As for the visitors, officially relinquishing their Premier League status last week and hit with an immediate Championship return, Burnley are certainly limping their way over the finishing line. Last seen getting hit with a 1-0 loss at home against Manchester City, Scott Parker’s position at Turf Moor has also come under serious scrutiny. Including a nightmare second-half collapse away at Nottingham Forest earlier in the month as they slumped to a 4-1 drumming at the City Ground, Burnley have lost their previous four consecutive Premier League outings by an aggregate score of 10-2. Along with mustering just one-point from their last seven top-flight matchups, the former Fulham boss has seen his squad land just a sole Premier League win since the end of October.
Burnley Team News
Suffering a season-ending knee injury over the festive period, Burnley will once again be without Ireland international Josh Cullen. The duo of Jordan Beyer and former Leeds defender Connor Roberts remain on the sidelines with respective hamstring issues.
Notching nine Premier League strikes at Turf Moor this season and one of Burnley’s only positive notes, Dutch striker Zian Flemming will lead the line in Yorkshire. Completing a January loan switch from West Ham, James Ward-Prowse should keep his spot in the middle of the park.
Leeds United vs Burnley Key Factors to Consider
- When Leeds and Burnley met for their reverse Premier League showdown back in October, Friday’s guests secured a 2-0 victory at Turf Moor.
- However, Burnley have registered just one-point from any of their last seven Premier League appearances.
- The Clarets have registered just a single Premier League victory since way back on October 26th.
- Despite their FA Cup heartbreak at Wembley last weekend, that is the only defeat that Leeds have suffered from their previous eight appearances across all competitions.
- Leeds have registered three consecutive clean sheets at Elland Road across all fronts.
Conclusion
Suffering FA Cup heartbreak at Wembley last weekend, Leeds will be seeking an immediate response here. Looking to take what could be a definitive leap towards Premier League safety on Friday night, Farke’s side will certainly be smelling a golden opportunity on home soil. Despite falling to a 2-0 loss when they traveled to Turf Moor for their reverse top-flight showdown back in October, they are rightfully installed as a landlside contender in Yorkshire. Mustering seven points from their last three Premier League outings and finding top gear at a crucial time, Leeds will be confident of making another statement.
Verdict: Leeds United win
Best Odds: 4/9
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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