Stoke City vs Leeds United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Whites are on a four-match unbeaten run.

Matchday 23 of the EFL Championship will feature Stoke City hosting Leeds United at the Bet365 Stadium for an unmissable encounter. The hosts are currently placed 19th in the league table with just 22 points from 22 games. With five wins, seven draws, and 10 losses, the Potters are struggling to find consistency in the ongoing campaign. Stoke City have not played in the English Premier League since the 2017/18 campaign, and it looks like they’ll have to wait for at least another season.

Leeds United on the other hand are one of the few favourites to clinch promotion to the first division. They have accumulated 45 points in their opening 22 matches. They have scored the most goals in the 2024/25 EFL Championship season so far. Manager, Daniel Farke has done a great job ever since joining the club in 2023. He almost led Leeds back to the Premier League in his first season but failed after a Play-off final loss against Southampton.

KickOff:

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:30 AM IST

Venue: Bet365 Stadium

Form:

Stoke City (in all competitions): L-D-L-L-L

Leeds United (in all competitions): W-D-W-W-L

Players to watch out for:

Viktor Johansson (Stoke City)

The Swedish international is one of the most important players for the Potters. He averages almost four saves per game. Apart from his excellent shot-stopping, Johansson is also a leader who prevents danger in the box by claiming crosses and set pieces. Considering Leeds’s attacking quality, Viktor will be vital for Stoke City.

Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United)

The 20-year-old is one of the best-performing Leeds players so far this season. He has shown maturity way beyond his years and has contributed to nine goals directly. With four goals and five assists, the Italian is one of the most productive players for the Whites.

Match Facts:

• The last game between these two teams ended in a 1-0 win for Leeds.
• Stoke City lost 2-0 against Sheffield Wednesday in their last game.
• Leeds United won 4-0 against Oxford United in their last game.

Stoke City vs Leeds United: betting tips and odds:

• Tip 1: Leeds United to win – 1.54 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – No – 1.88 by Dafabet
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 1.75 – 1.37 by 1XBET

Injury and Team news:

Bosun Lawal will be unavailable for Stoke City as he suffered a back injury recently.

Leeds United, on the other hand, will be without Ilia Gruev, who is still recovering from his knee surgery.

Head to Head:

Total matches: 13

Stoke City won: 4

Leeds United won: 6

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineup:

Stoke City (3-4-2-1)

Johansson(GK); Wilmot, Rose, Gibson; Tchamadeu, Seko, Burger, Bocat; Moran, Koumas; Cannon

Leeds United (4-2-3-1)

Meslier(GK); Byram, Ampadu, Rodon, Bogle; Rothwell, Tanaka; Solomon, Gnonto, James; Piroe

Match Prediction:

Leeds United are coming into this game as favourites. Despite being the away side, the Whites are a far superior team. An upset is always on the cards in football. However, our Match Prediction for this one is,

Prediction: Stoke City 0-2 Leeds United

Telecast details for Stoke City vs Leeds United:

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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