Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | EFL Championship, January 19, 2025

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday Preview

• Tournament: EFL Championship
• Date: Sunday, January 19
• Kick-off Time: 2:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Elland Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Matchday 27 of the 2024/25 EFL Championship season will include Leeds United welcoming Sheffield Wednesday to the iconic Elland Road on Sunday evening. The Championship is the second tier of English football with three teams gaining promotion to the Premier League. Leeds is on the way to that feat with 53 points from 26 games and sitting comfortably at the top of the table. Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, is in 10th owing to 37 points so far. The Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday fixture should prove to be another comfortable outing for the hosts as they march towards promotion.

Leeds United will be content with how the recent games have played out. In the last six matches, Leeds has managed four victories to go with two draws. During this period, the club has scored 14 goals and conceded just four. This has been Leeds’ second successive season in the Championship but the fortunes and the results so far indicate an upcoming promotion back to the Premier League. The squad has a plethora of talented individuals and is ably led by manager, Daniel Farke. Joel Piroe is the top scorer this season with 10 goals in the bag.

Sheffield Wednesday will be massively disappointed and discontent with how the recent matches have gone by. The visitors have collected two victories, three draws, and a defeat in the last six contests. Sheffield has not been able to keep a clean sheet in the last five games and has also conceded the most penalties this season (five) which indicates a lack of defensive focus and discipline. Josh Windass is the top goalscorer for Sheffield Wednesday with 10 goals while Anthony Musaba is the most creative force with five assists to his name.

Leeds United Team News

Leeds United will have to negate the Derby County threat without the valuable service of Patrick Bamford. The hosts usually line-up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Sheffield Wednesday Team News

Akin Famewo (Muscle Injury) and Dominic Iorfa (Hamstring Injury) are the only two names scheduled to miss the trip to Leeds on Sunday.

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Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday Predicted Lineups

Leeds United Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Meslier

Defenders: Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Byram

Midfielders: Ampadu, Rothwell, Aaronson

Forwards: James, Solomon, Piroe

Sheffield Wednesday Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Beadle

Defenders: Valery, Valentin, Bernard, Lowe

Midfielders: Charles, Bannan, Windass

Forwards: Musaba, Gassama, Ugbo

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday H2H Record

The fixture tends to produce close matchups and results as evidenced by the historical data. In the last five head-to-head games, Leeds has won two games, Sheffield has won one, and the remaining two matches have ended in draws.

Key Players to Watch in Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday

Daniel James (Leeds United)

Daniel James was once regarded as one of the most talented young players in the world when the Welshman committed his services to Manchester United. While he has not been able to live up to his expectations completely, he has managed to become an essential part of Leeds United. James is renowned for his pace, acceleration, and his finishing ability on the counters. Daniel James has six goals and three assists this season already for Leeds United. He has 2.2 xG in his last five matches.

Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds United)

It was not long ago when Wilfried Gnonto was regarded as one of the brightest prodigies in Europe. He certainly made an interesting and brave call to leave his native Italy at a young age and embark on a challenging path with Leeds United in England. Gnonto’s profile is a rather unique one as he is able to play in any position in attack. He has recorded 0.19 xG in his last five outings on the field and has a total of nine-goal contributions in the Championship.

Leeds United vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction

Leeds United should be in for a comfortable afternoon at its home ground against Sheffield Wednesday. The statistics, head-to-head record, and the form endorse a big victory for Sheffield Wednesday.

Predicted Score: Leeds United 3-0 Sheffield Wednesday

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