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Leeds United vs. Sunderland: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 17, 2025

Leeds United and Sunderland meet in a top-four Championship clash at Elland Road on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 20:00 GMT. Leeds are battling for automatic promotion, while Sunderland aim to close the gap on the top two.

Interesting Fact

Leeds have been unbeaten at home in 13 consecutive league games, winning 12 and drawing one.

Team Analysis

Leeds United

Daniel Farke’s Leeds side have been unstoppable at Elland Road, with 13 home wins in 16 matches. They are the highest-scoring team in the Championship and boast a solid defence, conceding the fewest goals at home.

Current Form

  • 🏆 Last 5 matches: 4 wins, 1 draw
  • 🔥 Last match: 4-0 win vs Watford (A)
  • ✅ Key Players:
    • Joel Piroe – 14 goals, Championship’s second-highest scorer.
    • Brenden Aaronson – Creative playmaker, key in the final third.
    • Ethan Ampadu – Defensive leader with composure on the ball.

Injuries/Suspensions

  • OUT: Maximilian Wober (long-term), Patrick Bamford (hamstring)
  • Doubtful: None reported

Home Form

  • 🏟 Played: 16
  • ✅ Wins: 13
  • 🤝 Draws: 2
  • ❌ Losses: 1
  • Last home defeat: September 2024 vs Coventry City

Sunderland

Sunderland remain in playoff contention and have gone eight games unbeaten. Their away form has been inconsistent, but they’ve managed three wins in their last five away trips.

Current Form

  • 🏆 Last 5 matches: 3 wins, 2 draws
  • 🔥 Last match: 2-0 win vs Luton Town (H)
  • ✅ Key Players:
    • Wilson Isidor – 11 goals, including three opening goals.
    • Patrick Roberts – Creative force on the wing.
    • Chris Rigg – Midfield dynamo with attacking contributions.

Injuries/Suspensions

  • OUT: Ajibola Alese, Niall Huggins (defenders), Jayden Danns, Romaine Mundle (hamstring)
  • Doubtful: Tom Watson

Away Form

  • 🏟 Played: 16
  • ✅ Wins: 6
  • 🤝 Draws: 5
  • ❌ Losses: 5
  • Last away defeat: December 2024 vs Stoke City

Head-to-Head & Past Encounters

  • 🤝 Last meeting: Sunderland 2-2 Leeds (Oct 2024)
  • ✅ Sunderland are unbeaten in their last four matches vs Leeds.
  • 🏟 Leeds’ last home win vs Sunderland: August 2017.

Last 3 Matches

✅ Sunderland 2-2 Leeds – Oct 2024, Championship
✅ Sunderland 1-0 Leeds – Apr 2023, Championship
✅ Leeds 0-1 Sunderland – Nov 2022, Championship

📊 Key Stats:

  • Leeds have won four of their last five games, scoring 13 goals.
  • Sunderland are undefeated in eight but have drawn three of their last five.
  • Leeds are the highest-scoring team in the league with 66 goals.

Prediction

⚽ Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Leeds United 2-1 Sunderland

Leeds’ exceptional home form should give them the edge, but Sunderland have the quality to push them close.

Betting Tips

📌 Both Teams to Score: Yes

  • Sunderland have scored in each of their last six away games.

📌 Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5

  • Leeds’ high-scoring home record makes this a strong pick.

📌 Anytime Goalscorer: Joel Piroe

  • Leeds’ top scorer with 14 goals and a proven finisher.

📌 Half-Time Result: Leeds Win (1-0)

  • Leeds have led at half-time in their last three home matches.

Possible Lineups

Leeds United (4-2-3-1)

GK: Meslier
DEF: Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo
MID: Tanaka, Gruev
ATT: James, Aaronson, Solomon
ST: Piroe

Sunderland (4-2-3-1)

GK: Patterson
DEF: Hume, Ballard, O’Nien, Cirkin
MID: Neil, Bellingham
ATT: Roberts, Rigg, Le Fee
ST: Isidor

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