Leeds United vs. Coventry City Preview - Prediction, Team news, Lineups

Leeds United hosts Coventry City at Elland Road in a highly anticipated Championship fixture, with Leeds aiming to return to winning ways after a recent defeat and Coventry seeking to build on their recent performances.

Match Preview

Leeds United faced a setback in their seven-game unbeaten run with a recent loss to Sunderland. The defeat saw them drop points in their pursuit of the automatic promotion spots.

Despite this, their home record remains impressive, being unbeaten in their 10 league fixtures at Elland Road. With a strong attacking force led by Daniel James, they’ll aim to capitalize on their unbeaten home status against Coventry.

Coventry City, after a slow start, has shown improvements and currently sits in 14th place.

Their recent draw against Southampton showcased their potential, with playmaker Callum O’Hare making a significant impact.

While their away form hasn’t been stellar, a recent impressive win against Millwall might boost their confidence ahead of this challenging fixture.

The last meeting between the two sides was back in 2012, with Coventry emerging victorious.

Team News

Leeds might consider rotation in their attacking lineup after failing to score in their previous match.

Players like Patrick Bamford and Wilfried Gnonto could see more game time. Stuart Dallas and Junior Firpo remain sidelined due to injuries.

Coventry is likely to stick with a consistent backline while relying on key players like Callum O’Hare and Tatsuhiro Sakamoto to lead their attacking setup.

Matt Godden returns to the squad but faces competition for a starting spot.

Predicted Lineups

Leeds United: (4-5-1)

Meslier;

Gray, Rodon, Struijk, Spence;

Ampadu, Kamara, James, Piroe, Summerville;

Rutter

Coventry City: (4-3-3)

Collins;

Van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, Bidwell;

Allen, Sheaf, O’Hare;

Sakamoto, Wright, Simms

Prediction: Leeds United 3-1 Coventry City

Leeds, aiming to bounce back, possesses a potent attacking force and a solid home record. We predict they’ll secure a convincing win against Coventry, despite the Sky Blues’ recent improvements.