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Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Championship frontrunners Leeds United might well have revenge on their minds when they play hosts to Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road on New Year's Day.

Leeds would be on a 10-game unbeaten run in the Championship at present if it were not for a 1-0 defeat at Blackburn in late November, with a Todd Cantwell penalty proving the difference between the two sides at Ewood Park.

Since that defeat across the Pennines, Daniel Farke’s Leeds have gone on a six-game unbeaten run, winning five and drawing once.

Now the Whites are preparing to host Rovers on Wednesday, as John Eustace’s side make the trip across the M62 to Elland Road.

Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers

Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers betting tips and predictions

Leeds United to win to nil - 1/1

Winning all of their last nine home games in the Championship, Elland Road has become a fortress for Leeds in recent months.

What has been most impressive about the Whites’ form at LS11 has been their defensive efforts, with only two goals conceded in their last nine home games.

Keeping seven clean sheets in that time, Farke has made his side incredibly tough to break down, with the hosts often enjoying the lion’s share of possession on their own patch.

Blackburn are the next side hoping to get something from their trip to Elland Road, but they come into this game on the back of some disappointing results.

Having previously been on a six-game winning streak, Rovers have failed to win any of their last three games, with a draw against Sunderland sandwiched between 1-0 defeats to both Millwall and Hull City.

Failing to score against a Hull side sat down in 21st place in the table, Blackburn might well struggle to break through against Leeds, with the Whites at 1/1 to win to nil on New Year’s Day.

Manor Solomon anytime goalscorer - 13/5

Impressing against Oxford United in Leeds’ 4-0 win in their last home game, Manor Solomon is a player to look out for in the anytime goalscorer market.

The winger on loan from Tottenham Hotspur took some time to settle into his new surroundings at Elland Road, with fitness being an issue at the start of his spell in West Yorkshire.

However, the Israel international is starting to show signs of his former self and has been a real attacking threat for the Whites in recent weeks.

Scoring against Oxford in the last game at Elland Road just before Christmas, look to Solomon to find the back of the net against Blackburn on Wednesday.

Daniel James to score or assist - 11/10

One of the first names on the team sheet for Leeds these days, Daniel James to score or assist on New Year’s Day catches the eye at 11/10.

Always known for his blistering pace, the Wales international has added a final product to his game in the last season-and-a-half at Elland Road.

James found the back of the net against Rovers last season, showing he does have previous against Wednesday’s opposition.

With five goals and three assists already this season, the in-form James can cause problems on the opposite flank to Solomon and it would be little surprise to see him score or set up a teammate in this one.

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Leeds United v Blackburn Rovers odds

Leeds United - 4/11
Draw -
4/1
Blackburn Rovers -
13/2

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.

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