Leeds United vs Burton Albion Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview
Leeds United take on Burton Albion in the Championship this Saturday. Read the match predictions to find out why Leeds are the betting tip to get 3 points at Elland Road. Leeds won 0-1 away at Wolves last weekend and come into this game having progressed to the quarter finals of the EFL Cup after beating Norwich City on penalties. Meanwhile, Burton won 2-0 at home to Birmingham City but have not registered back-to-back victories this term.
Leeds United vs Burton Albion Preview
Leeds are still without Liam Bridcutt but are hoping Stuart Dallas will be fit having missed the last four games with the calf strain. Pablo Hernandez has reportedly recovered from a dead leg and should come back in behind lone striker Chris Wood. Garry Monk may bring in some fresh legs after going to Extra-Time and penalties through the week.
Burton have striker Stuart Beavon back after an illness, though he’s unlikely to replace either of O’Grady or Ward here with the latter scoring and providing an assist last time out. He’ll be hoping to see some action off the bench along with John Mousinho, Lee Williamson, Hamza Choudhury and Marcus Harness as Nigel Clough looks set to name an unchanged side.
Team Predictions Leeds United vs Burton Albion
Leeds 4-2-3-1 formation: Green; Taylor, Jansson, Bartley, Ayling; Phillips, O’Kane; Dallas, Hernandez, Sacko; Wood
Burton 3-4-1-2 formation: McLaughlin; Turner, McFadzean, Brayford; Dyer, Irvine, Naylor, Palmer; Akins; Ward, O’Grady
Leeds United vs Burton Albion Betting Tips
- Leeds have won 6 drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches
- Burton have won 3 drawn 4 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Leeds have scored an average of 1.1 goals and conceded an average of 0.6 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Burton have scored an average of 0.9 goals and conceded an average of 0.9 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 2 of Leeds’ previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 1 of Burton’s previous 10 matches
Leeds United vs Burton Albion Prediction
Leeds were held to a 1-1 draw by Wigan before their meritorious 0-1 triumph away at Wolves and gave as good as they got in the 2-2 draw with Norwich which preceded their shoot-out win. As long as there’s no hangover from that, the hosts can build some momentum here.
Burton also drew with Wigan in a dull stalemate that preceded a sorry showing away to Ipswich which resulted in a 2-0 defeat. They bounced back to beat Birmingham last time out but their travelling form is a concern heading into this one.
Leeds United are unbeaten in four at Elland Road while Burton have failed to win their last 7 away matches in the Championship. The Brewers have also failed to score in their last 2 games on the road which does not bode well. I’m not expecting a goal-fest here but fancy Leeds to continue the push for a playoff berth by recording a comfortable victory.
Free Betting Tips
Match Prediction
LEEDS to win at 11/10 with bet365
Over/Under Prediction
UNDER 2.5 goals at 13/20 with Betway
Correct Score Prediction
LEEDS 2-0 at 9/1 with BetVictor
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