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Leeds United aim to extend their lead at the top of the Championship table with a sixth consecutive win when they face West Bromwich Albion at Elland Road.

🔹 Leeds have won 5 consecutive league matches.
🔹 West Brom ended a winless streak with a 2-0 win over Oxford United.
🔹 Can Leeds tighten their grip on top spot, or will West Brom disrupt their promotion charge?

⚡ Interesting Fact:

Leeds are unbeaten in 14 home league matches, winning 13 and drawing 1.

🧐 Team Analysis

❤️ Leeds United

Daniel Farke’s men have been in imperious form, winning their last five games and extending their unbeaten streak to 16 matches. They sit five points clear at the top and will look to consolidate their lead.

📊 Current Form:
🏆 Last 5 matches: ✅✅✅✅✅
⚽ Last match: 3-1 win vs. Sheffield United (A)

🔥 Key Players:

• Joël Piroe – 15 goals this season, the league’s joint top scorer.
• Junior Firpo – Scored a crucial goal last time out.
• Ao Tanaka – Midfield engine, scored in the last match.

🚑 Injuries & Suspensions:
❌ Max Wober (knee), Patrick Bamford (knee), Ethan Ampadu (doubtful).

🏟 Home Form (Championship):
📌 Played: 17
✅ Wins: 14
🤝 Draws: 2
❌ Losses: 1

⚫ West Bromwich Albion

The Baggies are fighting for a play-off place and are currently 5th in the league. However, their away form has been poor, with no wins in their last nine away league matches.

📊 Current Form:
🏆 Last 5 matches: ✅⚠️❌✅❌
⚽ Last match: 2-0 win vs. Oxford United (H)

🔥 Key Players:

• Josh Maja – 12 goals this season, including 4 match-opening goals.
• Alex Mowatt – Scored last time out, a key midfielder.
• Jon Swift – Provided assists and creative spark.

🚑 Injuries & Suspensions:
❌ Jed Wallace (calf), Josh Maja (leg), Semi Ajayi (hamstring, doubtful).

🚀 Away Form (Championship):
📌 Played: 17
✅ Wins: 5
🤝 Draws: 5
❌ Losses: 7

📊 Head-to-Head & Past Encounters

🤝 West Brom 0-0 Leeds – Aug 2024, Championship
✅ Leeds 3-1 West Brom – May 2021, Premier League
✅ Leeds 5-0 West Brom – Dec 2020, Premier League

🔹 Key Stats:

• West Brom are unbeaten in their last three meetings with Leeds.
• Leeds have won 13 of their last 14 home matches in the Championship.
• The Baggies haven’t won at Elland Road since 2019.

🔮 Prediction

⚽ Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Leeds United 2-0 West Bromwich Albion

Leeds’ imperious home form and goal-scoring ability make them strong favourites, while West Brom’s struggles away from home may continue.

💰 Betting Tips

📌 Both Teams to Score: ❌ No
✅ West Brom have struggled for goals on the road.

📌 Over/Under 2.5 Goals: ✅ Over 2.5 Goals
✅ Leeds have scored 44 goals at home this season.

📌 Anytime Goalscorer: ✅ Joël Piroe
✅ Leeds’ top scorer is in fine form.

📌 Half-Time Result: ✅ Leeds to Lead (1-0)
✅ Leeds have been dominant at home early in matches.

📝 Possible Lineups

❤️ Leeds United (4-2-3-1):

🧤 Meslier
🛡️ Bogle, Rodon, Struijk, Firpo
⚡ Gruev, Tanaka
🔥 James, Aaronson, Solomon
🎯 Piroe

⚫ West Bromwich Albion (4-2-3-1):

🧤 Wildsmith
🛡️ Furlong, Bartley, Heggem, Styles
⚡ Mowatt, Molumby
🔥 Fellows, Price, Johnston
🎯 Armstrong

📅 Match Details

📅 Match Date: March 1, 2025
🏟 Venue: Elland Road, Leeds
⏰ Kickoff Time: 12:30 PM UK Time

Final Verdict: Can Leeds Extend Their Lead?

With Leeds in top form and West Brom struggling away, the hosts are strong favourites to extend their winning run. Will Joël Piroe fire Leeds closer to the Premier League, or can West Brom cause an upset? Drop your predictions below! 🔥⚽

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