Leeds United v Sunderland: Prediction, Tips and Odds

While Leeds United have a history of struggling in the playoffs, they have a good record when it comes to winning big games at Elland Road in the Championship’s regular season.

Daniel Farke’s side will be looking to do just that when they welcome Sunderland to Elland Road on Monday night, in a headline clash at the top end of the Championship table.

Leeds fell short in their pursuit of promotion last season but they tend to show up on the big nights in the regular season.

The Whites beat fellow title contenders Sheffield United at Elland Road earlier this season and they look to be good value to overcome Sunderland to return to the top of the Championship standings.

Leeds United v Sunderland betting tips and predictions

Leeds United to win to nil - 6/4

Leeds and Sunderland played out a thrilling game at the Stadium of Light earlier this season that featured a bizarre ending.

The Whites came from behind to hold a 2-1 lead going into the last seconds of the game, but Leeds keeper Ilian Meslier misjudged the spin of a bouncing ball which rolled into the back of his net to see the game finish 2-2.

Leeds were left shellshocked by the late goal but they have rallied since and have lost just two of their following 23 Championship games.

Elland Road has been a fortress for Leeds this term, with only Burnley leaving Beeston with three points this season.

Leeds have kept 11 clean sheets at home this season and have conceded only twice in their last 10 league games at Elland Road.

Leeds to win to nil looks the way to go here.

Half-Time/Full-Time - Leeds United/Leeds United - 7/5

Farke’s side appear to have gone up a gear in recent weeks and making quick starts to matches has certainly benefited the West Yorkshire outfit.

Leeds have scored inside the first six minutes in all of their last three homes games in the Championship against Sheffield Wednesday, Norwich City and Cardiff City.

When Leeds take the lead, they often go on to win the game, meaning the 7/5 for the Whites to be leading at the break and at full-time appeals here.

This game is unlikely to be straightforward as Sunderland have proved themselves to be a quality outfit and they are deservedly challenging for promotion this season.

However, Leeds’ big-game performances over the last couple of campaigns in the Championship’s regular season, suggest they should be leading at both the half-time and full-time whistles.

Daniel James anytime goalscorer - 21/10

Certainly a contender for the Championship’s player of the season, Leeds winger Daniel James is a man in form.

With 10 goals and six assists in the league this term, the Wales international is proving he is more than just a player with blistering pace.

Having scored a first-half brace in Leeds’ last game away at Watford, James looks to be good value at 21/10 in the anytime goalscorer market to add to his impressive tally in the Championship on Monday night.

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Leeds United v Sunderland odds

Leeds United - 11/20
Draw - 3/1
Sunderland - 19/4

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