Subsequent 6 Leeds fixtures and predictions forward of Yorkshire derby

After wanting like they may have lastly discovered some rhythm, Leeds United as soon as once more stuttered in midweek, succumbing to defeat away to Stoke Metropolis.

The defeat was fairly sudden as Daniel Farke‘s facet had strung collectively three consecutive victories earlier than their journey to the Bet365 Stadium, together with a formidable comeback victory away to Norwich Metropolis.

The Peacocks have the prospect to redeem themselves and get their promotion push again on monitor this weekend as they welcome the struggling Huddersfield City to Elland Highway in what ought to be a completely entertaining West Yorkshire derby.

Here’s a stay up for Leeds’ subsequent six fixtures, which features a conflict with league leaders Leicester Metropolis, as Soccer FanCast predicts how they will fare within the coming weeks…

Leeds United v Huddersfield City

The West Yorkshire derby commences this weekend, with the Whites welcoming their outdated foes, Huddersfield City.

Newly appointed Terriers boss Darren Moore has taken six factors from his first six video games in cost.

Although, his facet will head into this affair as heavy underdogs, with the Peacocks starting to shift into their latter gears after a troubled begin to the marketing campaign.

Moreover, with the standard of Joel Piroe, Wilfired Gnonto and Ethan Ampadu, Leeds ought to be successful this one, and comfortably at that.

Prediction: Leeds United 3-1 Huddersfield City

Leicester Metropolis vs Leeds United

After enjoying what ought to be a comparatively simple recreation in opposition to Huddersfield City, Leeds United should play one of the best group within the Championship, Leicester Metropolis. And if that is not robust sufficient, it will likely be away as nicely.

It is a conflict between two of the previous Premier League sides, and whereas the Whites are definitely doing okay to date this 12 months and are nonetheless combating for promotion, Leicester are flying.

The Foxes at the moment sit high the desk with 12 wins from their first 13 video games. They’ve scored 27 targets – the best within the league – and have solely conceded seven, which is the bottom within the league.

The likes of Joel Piroe and Wilfried Gnonto ought to definitely assist make this a extra even contest, however with kind taken under consideration and residential benefit as nicely, we will not see Farke’s males getting out of this one with something.

Prediction: Leicester Metropolis 3 – 2 Leeds United

Leeds United vs Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle and Leeds United are fairly comparable in that while they’ve very totally different ambitions, it has been an up-and-down season to this point.

Beating Norwich Metropolis 6-2 isn’t any imply feat, however Steven Schumacher’s facet adopted up that one-sided affair with a attract Hull and residential defeats to Millwall and Swansea Metropolis.

Despite their comparatively restricted finances, the Devonshire outfit do not look out of their depth by any means and their entrance three of Bali Mumba, Morgan Whittaker and Ryan Hardie might trigger any Championship defence a headache.

When dealing with the larger groups on this division, Argyle have not shied away in anyway. They drew 0-0 with Watford at Vicarage Highway and had been solely denied some extent in opposition to Southampton by Che Adams’ 94th-minute purpose.

Because of this resilience when dealing with much better sides, Schumacher’s males might return to the south-west with one thing to point out for it.

Prediction: Leeds United 1-1 Plymouth Argyle

Rotherham United vs Leeds United

After a prolonged worldwide break, Leeds United are as soon as once more again in motion as they journey to Championship strugglers Rotherham United on Saturday, twenty fifth November.

The Millers have had a tough begin to their marketing campaign this season and at the moment sit all the best way down in twenty second, with simply two wins coming from their opening 12 video games. In distinction, the Whites sit up in third with six wins to their identify.

With this in thoughts, Leeds shall be going into the encounter as overwhelming favourites, and with Rotherham possessing the worst defensive report within the league, the likes of Joel Piroe and Willy Gnonto shall be licking their lips.

We won’t see something aside from a snug win for the guests on this one.

Prediction: Rotherham 1 – 4 Leeds United

Leeds United v Swansea Metropolis

The West Yorkshire facet welcome Swansea Metropolis of their closing fixture of November.

Michael Duff’s group suffered defeat to promotion-hopefuls Leicester Metropolis on the weekend and adopted that up with a meek efficiency in opposition to Watford that noticed them come away with a 1-0 loss.

Whereas, their displaying in opposition to the Foxes was fairly encouraging, the house defeat to Watford has put a extreme dent of their play-off aspirations as they at the moment discover themselves sitting in nineteenth place and with simply 4 wins to their identify.

Leeds, come the top of November, shall be hoping to have bridged the hole between themselves and second-placed Ipswich City, who at the moment lie 9 factors forward, with a recreation in hand.

Farke will definitely need to keep away from a playoff marketing campaign, if attainable, so that they’ll should be successful their dwelling video games with the intention to propel themselves into the highest two automated promotion spots.

Ought to The Whites hit high gear, it will likely be a comparatively comfy night, however something lower than that might see the away facet earn some extent.

Prediction: Leeds United 2-0 Swansea Metropolis

Leeds United vs Middlesbrough

Leeds United’s first recreation in December sees them welcome Middlesbrough to Elland Highway in what ought to be a cracking contest.

On the time of writing, Boro are sat in ninth place within the desk however are simply two factors behind the Whites, as is the unimaginable competitiveness of the Championship.

The Smoggies have gained simply as many league video games as Leeds to date this season – six – however have misplaced 5 to the Whites three, displaying simply how shut these two sides are.

The current historical past of this fixture barely favours Leeds as they’ve gained two of the final 5 clashes whereas Boro have gained only one. Nonetheless, their final encounter got here all the best way again in February 2020, so it is tough to attract any significant conclusions from that.

Finally, we reckon dwelling benefit and the firepower of Joel Piroe and Wilfried Gnonto shall be sufficient to assist Daniel Farke’s males recover from the road, but it surely ought to be a intently fought affair and an important look ahead to the impartial.

Prediction: Leeds United 2-1 Middlesbrough