MY ACCOUNT
– Leeds have lost their last three games
– Leicester ended their nine-match winless run on Saturday
– Recommended bet: Leicester to win
Premier League strugglers Leeds and Leicester meet at Elland Road on Tuesday eyeing three points that could have a big say on the relegation battle.
The Whites look to have lost form at just the wrong time and Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Fulham was the West Yorkshire club’s third in a row.
It was a different story for Leicester, who beat Wolves by the same scoreline to end a run of nine league matches without a victory.
Recently-appointed boss Dean Smith described the result as “massive” and will feel his side have a chance to back it up on Tuesday.
Team news
Tyler Adams and Stuart Dallas both continue to battle thigh injuries and are Leeds’ only long-term absentees.
Javi Gracia may finally relent to the pressure from the stands to start Wilfried Gnonto, while Patrick Bamford could also get the nod after playing a part in forcing the ball over the line at Fulham as Joao Palhinha put through his own net.
Leicester look set to welcome back both Harvey Barnes and James Maddison. Barnes has missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury, while a stomach bug sidelined Maddison against Wolves and Smith has confirmed that both are back in training.
Jamie Vardy came off during the Wolves win with an ankle issue but is fit to feature at Elland Road. However, the match will come too soon for Jonny Evans, who has played just once in the Premier League since October due to calf and thigh injuries.
The stats
Leeds have won just one of their last five, losing the other four, including their last three and now sit 16th in the table.
Their home form has been particularly concerning, shipping a combined 11 goals in defeats to Crystal Palace and Liverpool. With 62 conceded, they now have the second-worst goal difference in the division behind Bournemouth.
Leicester are joint-fourth in that particular metric (56) but will be buoyed by ending their nine-match winless run at the weekend.
They sit 17th in the table, a point behind Leeds, but will be glad to have Barnes back, especially as the 25-year-old has scored in the last five meetings between the pair.
Prediction
Leeds’ form worries have fermented a feeling of negativity around the club and while they play Bournemouth on Sunday, they are still to face treble-chasing Manchester City, third-place Newcastle, improving West Ham and inconsistent Tottenham.
Leicester are also due to take on Newcastle and West Ham, as well as Liverpool, However, their next two outings after this are winnable ones against Everton and Fulham and Smith will see this match as another chance to build momentum.
Having Barnes and Maddison back provides the Foxes with real quality and those two could be crucial in guiding their side to a fifth away victory of the season.
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