Leeds United will face Sheffield United in a Championship match at Elland Road on Friday, 18 October 2024, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00. In their last outing, Leeds United drew 2-2 against Sunderland AFC. Meanwhile, Sheffield United secured a 2-0 victory over Luton Town.
Where to watch online and on television Leeds United vs Sheffield United in the UK
The match between Leeds United and Sheffield United is available for viewing on channels in Great Britain, including bet365 (bookmaker), Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. There are no specified transmissions available for watching the match directly in Mexico.
Preview and analysis of Leeds United vs Sheffield United with predictions
Bookmakers predict a higher chance of a win for Leeds United with a 55.86% probability, while the chances of a draw and a win for Sheffield United are 22.85% and 21.25%, respectively. The odds provided by bet365 are 1.8 for a Leeds United win, 3.8 for a draw, and 4.1 for a Sheffield United win.
Leeds United Recent Performance
Leeds United's recent performances have shown a mix of results in the Championship. In their latest match against Sunderland AFC on October 4, 2024, they managed to secure a 2-2 draw away from home. This followed another away draw against Norwich City on October 1, where the match ended 1-1. Prior to these draws, Leeds had a convincing 3-0 victory at home against Coventry City on September 28, showcasing their strong home form. However, they faced a setback on September 14 when they lost 0-1 at home to Burnley FC, indicating some inconsistency in their home performances. Overall, Leeds United has shown resilience in away matches with draws against Sunderland and Norwich, while their home games have been a mix of solid victories and disappointing losses. Their 2-0 win against Hull City at the end of August highlighted their capability to secure clean sheets at home. The team will likely aim to build on their strong home victories while addressing the inconsistencies that have led to dropped points in other matches.
Sheffield United Match Streak
Sheffield United has shown a strong performance in their recent matches, particularly in their home games. They secured victories against Luton Town and Swansea City with scores of 2-0 and 1-0, respectively. Their defense has been solid, as evidenced by their ability to keep clean sheets in these matches. Additionally, they managed to draw against Portsmouth FC in an away game, maintaining a goalless scoreline, which indicates their resilience on the road. In their away fixtures, Sheffield United has also demonstrated competence, notably with a 2-0 win against Hull City. This victory highlights their capability to perform well away from home. However, they have not been as dominant in away games compared to their home performances, as seen in their draw against Portsmouth FC. Overall, Sheffield United's recent results suggest a team with a strong defensive foundation and the ability to secure crucial wins, both at home and away.
Team comparison: Leeds United vs Sheffield United
In the head-to-head encounters between Leeds United and Sheffield United, Leeds United has emerged victorious in both matches played between the two teams. The last match took place on April 3, 2021, where Leeds United won 2-1 against Sheffield United in a Premier League fixture. This victory contributed to Leeds United's perfect record in their meetings, as they have won both times without any draws or losses. Leeds United has demonstrated their dominance by securing wins both at home and as guests. Specifically, they have one win at home and another as the visiting team. On the other hand, Sheffield United has not managed to secure any victories in these head-to-head matches, neither at home nor away. This indicates a clear advantage for Leeds United in their recent encounters with Sheffield United.
Standings Leeds United vs Sheffield United
Leeds United is currently in 5th position, while Sheffield United is in 2nd position.
