Leeds United vs Stoke City Prediction: Leeds aiming to get back on second

Leeds United will welcome Stoke City at Elland Road in Game Week 36 of the English Championship. Leeds aiming to get back on second spot. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Leeds were on track to secure their tenth consecutive win in Championship matches in 2024 when they faced Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium, but their winning streak was ended with a 1-1 draw. Despite Huddersfield going down to 10 men in the second half, Leeds could not secure a victory. With 11 games left in the regular season, Leeds now sit third in the Championship standings, behind Ipswich Town and Leicester City. The team will welcome the upcoming international break after playing eight matches since February. Farke's side will next play at Elland Road, where they have an impressive record of 13 wins in their last 14 Championship games and six consecutive wins at home. Leeds remains the only team in the second tier with an unbeaten home record.

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Leeds have scored 38 goals at home, which is the second-best record after Ipswich's 44. They have only conceded 12 goals at their home ground, making it difficult for Stoke to face them on Tuesday night. Both teams are fighting to move above the relegation zone and Stoke reignited their survival hopes with a 2-0 win against Boro. Despite being in 22nd place, Stoke is only two points behind 16th place Plymouth Argyle. However, Stoke's away form is concerning as they have lost their last three matches on the road. Stoke did manage to beat Leeds 1-0 at home in October, but their last visit to Elland Road ended in a 5-0 loss in July 2020.

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Stoke's offensive capabilities struggle to make an impact on opposing territory, but their challenges away from home primarily stem from their defensive vulnerabilities. The Championship's top home team is likely to exploit these weaknesses. While fatigue may be affecting Farke's team, he has strong attacking options to adjust his tactics and secure a seventh consecutive league victory at Elland Road.