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Leeds set to face a tough challenge against Stoke in upcoming match

Leeds set to face a tough challenge against Stoke in upcoming match

Leeds and Stoke will clash at Elland Road on Monday in the Championship with both teams having plenty at stake in what promises to be an exciting match.

Sitting at the top of the table with 91 points, level with Burnley, Leeds could secure promotion on Monday if results go their way.

Burnley and Sheffield United will face off at Turf Moor at 17:30, and if Sheffield United fail to win, Leeds would earn promotion as long as they defeat Stoke.

Stoke have seen an improvement in form recently, moving away from the relegation zone and approaching safety for another season ahead of Monday's game.

Team News

Mark Robins may witness his Stoke team stay up in a match at Elland Road.
Mark Robins may witness his Stoke team stay up in a match at Elland Road.

Leeds manager Daniel Farke will have Dan James back on the bench after a recent hamstring injury, but Joe Rothwell and Pascal Struijk are likely to remain sidelined for this upcoming match.

Stoke's defender Enda Stevens is uncertain due to a knock, while Eric Bocat is expected to be absent after being substituted just 13 minutes into the game against Sheffield Wednesday on Friday.

The stats

Leeds have been undefeated in seven Championship games, with Farke's team securing three consecutive wins in the league.

The Whites have only lost four games all season, with just one defeat happening at Elland Road.

Leeds boast the best home record in the Championship this season, winning 16 out of their 21 matches at Elland Road.

Stoke are on a five-game unbeaten run, winning three of those matches. However, they suffered a 2-0 loss against Leeds in their previous encounter in December.

Prediction

Leeds could potentially seal their promotion on Monday, but they must fulfill their end of the deal.

With three consecutive victories boosting their confidence, Leeds will be aiming for all three points in this fixture.

Stoke, on the other hand, have also found some form, keeping clean sheets in their recent matches against Cardiff and Sheffield Wednesday.

Although Stoke are likely to fall short, expect them to challenge Leeds throughout the game in West Yorkshire as they aim to secure their own safety on Monday.