The Skybet Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers will travel to West Yorkshire to take on Leeds United at Elland Road. The Wolves suffered a 2-0 away loss at Craven Cottage against Fulham in their last league outing and will look to bounce back versus the Peacocks on Wednesday night. Nuno Espírito Santo’s side are still six points ahead of Cardiff City in the race for the league title and will look to maintain, if not better their advantage in midweek with just 8 games remaining in this campaign.
Leeds went down to a Patrick Bamford hattrick in their last league encounter versus Middlesbrough on Saturday and are in dire need of a change in fortunes under their new manager Paul Heckingbottom. The recent history of the fixture makes a grim reading for the home team as they have lost their last two league meetings with the West Midlands outfit.
Team News
Leeds United
Paul Heckingbottom might name an unchanged side for this contest with no new injuries to cope with. However, with his side playing just 3 days after their 3-0 league defeat to Middlesbrough on Saturday, the Peacocks could opt for a few changes to freshen things up on the pitch versus the runaway English Championship leaders.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
There are no fresh injury concerns for the Wolves with their last league game versus Reading being postponed. Nuno Espírito Santo’s side should be well-rested after their 2-0 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage last month.
Predicted Lineups
Leeds United
Wiedwald, Berardi, Jansson, Cooper, Anita, Phillips, O’Kane, Dallas, Saiz Alonso, Alioski, Lasogga
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Ruddy, Boly, Coady, Bennett, Douglas, N’Diaye, Saiss, Doherty, Cavaleiro, Bonatini, Jota
Key Men
Leeds United
Pierre-Michel Lasogga is expected to lead the lines for Leeds United up top. The German forward has been in good form this season and will look to add to his goal tally of 10 goals in 23 matches in the Skybet Championship when he laces up to face the Wolves defence on Wednesday night. Samuel Saiz will also be an integral member of the Peacocks and would look to put in a strong performance versus the Championship leaders.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
The trio of Ivan Cavaleiro, Diego Jota and Leo Bonatini will look to cause havoc in the opposition half and one of them will hope to make the difference on the night. Captain Conor Coady will also be a key member in the Wolves backline after conceding 2 goals against Fulham in their last league encounter.
Odds:
Leeds United win: 3/1
Draw: 5/2
Wolverhampton Wanderers win: 21/20
