Stoke City face Leeds United in the Championship in front of the Sky Sports cameras on Boxing Day.
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Our 3 Predictions For Stoke City vs Leeds United
- 1st Prediction: Leeds United to win 1/2
- 2nd Prediction: Over 2.5 goals 41/50
- 3rd Prediction: Joel Piroe to score at any time 33/20
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1st Prediction For Stoke City vs Leeds United: Leeds United to win 1/2
The main reason why Leeds United are not sitting at the top of the Championship at the moment is their poor away form. The Whites have won just three of their 10 league games on the road and have picked up six less points than league leaders Sheffield United on their travels. But, Boxing Day represents a perfect opportunity for them to earn their first away win since the end of November as they face an out of form Stoke side. Narcis Pelach’s men are in the midst of a dismal run of form which has seen them winless since the start of November. In fact, they have picked up just one point from their last five games which puts them in 22nd place in the form table whilst Leeds sit in fifth. Leeds United captain, Ethan Ampadu, also started his first game since returning from injury last time out against Oxford United and his calming presence and leadership on the pitch might provide the extra boost which the Yorkshire giants need away from home.
2nd Prediction For Stoke City vs Leeds United: Over 2.5 goals 41/50
Both Leeds United and Stoke City have seen a high number of goals in their recent games so predicting over 2.5 goals could be worthwhile. Both the Whites and the Potters have seen 14 goals scored and conceded in their last five league games, an average of 2.8 per game. Additionally, Leeds themselves have scored 10 goals in their last five games, including four in their last game against Oxford United who sit just four points behind Stoke in the league. Daniel Farke’s men have the best attack in the entire second tier as they have scored 41 goals in just 22 games, three more than the next highest scoring team. The home side also have the second-highest xG against in the Championship with 39.2 and they are lucky to have only conceded 30 goals.
3rd Prediction For Stoke City vs Leeds United: Joel Piroe to score at any time 33/20
Leeds United’s attackers have shared the goals out between them so far, but their top scorer is Joel Piroe. The Dutchman was a goal machine in his two seasons at Swansea, scoring 46 times in 96 games. His time at Elland Road has been slightly less productive, he currently has 21 goals in 72 games, but he has outcompeted the likes of Matteo Joseph and Patrick Bamford to be the Whites’ number one striker this season. The 27-year-old has not scored since the three-nil win at Luton in late November and will be itching to get on the scoresheet on Boxing Day so that he retains his place in the team. But, he will face a tough challenge against Stoke goalkeeper Vitor Johansson who has made the most saves and prevented the most goals in the league this season.
Best Odds For Stoke City vs Leeds United
| Bookmaker | Stoke City | Draw | Leeds United |
| 10Bet | 24/5 | 310/100 | 53/100 |
| Cosmobet | 467/100 | 283/100 | 1/2 |
| Myriadplay | 49/10 | 61/20 | 1/2 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Leeds come into the game sitting in second place in the league whilst Stoke City currently find themselves in 19th place. Narcis Pelach will be looking for his team to get a surprise result and push his side away from the relegation battle which has become incredibly tight in recent weeks. Daniel Farke will know that Leeds’ unimpressive run away from home needs to end as soon as possible if they are going to sustain their push for automatic promotion. A game against one of the most out of form teams in the division should represent the perfect opportunity for the Whites to get their second away win since September.
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Where To Watch Stoke City vs Leeds United
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in-person?
- Location: Bet365 Stadium, Stoke
- Date: December 26th 2024
- TV Channel: Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event
Probable Lineups For Stoke City vs Leeds United
What sort of side will each manager put out ahead of this clash? My football predictions experience envisages the following;
Stoke City Lineup
- Lineup: V. Johansson, B. Wilmot, M. Rose, B. Gibson, E. Bocat, T. Seko, W. Burger, J. Tchamadeu, L. Koumas, A. Moran, T. Cannon
- Suspended/Injured: B. Pearson, M. Manhoef, J. Thompson, E. Stevens (all injured)
- Coach: Narcis Pelach
Leeds United Lineup
- Lineup: I. Meslier, J. Bogle, J. Rodon, E. Ampadu, S. Byram, A. Tanaka, J. Rothwell, M. Solomon, B. Aaronson, D. James, J. Piroe
- Suspended/Injured: I. Gruev, J. Gelhardt, M. Wöber, J. Firpo (all injured)
- Coach: Daniel Farke
