Leeds have won five of their last six in the league, conceding zero goals during that time so, in front of an expectant Elland Road crowd, Daniel Farke will be confident they can overcome 4th-place Sunderland under the floodlights tonight.
The visitors have themselves won five of their last seven, which has helped them open up a likely insurmountable gap over Blackburn Rovers beneath them. More importantly, if they can win this huge six-pointer tonight, they will move just four points behind Farke's men and within touching distance of the automatic promotion places.
Leeds United vs Sunderland Team News
The hosts continue to battle on without a couple of very influential figures in centre-back Maximilian Wober and striker Patrick Bamford, with the former out for the rest of the season.
Sunderland have a fuller treatment table, as Niall Higgins, Yaden Danns, Romaine Mundle, Tom Watson and Ajibola Alese are all sidelined through injury.
Leeds United vs Sunderland Possible Lineups
Expect both teams to remain mostly unchanged from the X1s they put out in both of their respective previous wins. As the business end of the season approaches, these two coaches are very aware of their best options, unavailable players notwithstanding.
United will likely start on the front foot with their formidable front four of Dan James and Manor Solomon either side of striker Joel Piroe with Brenden Aaronson in the hole. With the form their in, the injured Patrick Bamford will likely have to fight hard to get a start back in the team upon his return.
Leeds United Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Meslier; Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Junior Firpo; Struijk, Gruev; James, Aaroson, Solomon; Piroe
In the absence of Watson, Regis Le Bris has a lightning front four of his own to call upon in the shape of Patrick Roberts, Chris Rigg, Enzo Le Fee and Wilson Isidor.
Sunderland Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Patterson; Hume, Ballard, O'Nien, Cirkin; Neil, Jobe Bellingham; Roberts, Rigg, Le Fee; Isidor
Be sure to head back to Sporticos an hour before kick-off to get updated official lineups and other stats.
Leeds United vs Sunderland Prediction
Leeds are incredible at home and so, so hard to score against. They should just about have enough to resist Sunderland and reclaim their spot at the top of the Championship but it won't be easy.
Prediction: Leeds 2-1 Sunderland
This should be a fascinating tactical battle between Farke and Le Bris and a great match to watch for any Championship fan.
Fans in the UK can watch Leeds vs Sunderland on TV or via live streaming on Sky Sports.
