Both on 94 points, Leeds and Burnley celebrated after the last round of the championship, both promoted to the Premier League with 180 minutes to spare. It has been a truly incredible season for the Whites and the Clarets, who did well to leave Sheffield United—the other team that was in contention for direct promotion for a long time—behind in the final stretch. The strength of Daniel Farke’s team lies mainly in an attack that has scored an impressive 89 goals in 44 games.
Leeds now only have to fight for first place (purely symbolic) with Burnley. In the event of a tie, goal difference would be decisive. However, the Whites’ +60 is very difficult to overcome, as the Clarets are “only” at +46. Meanwhile, last Monday at Elland Road, Ampadu and his teammates once again demonstrated their attacking prowess, thrashing the unfortunate Stoke City 6-0 and securing their fourth consecutive victory. Leeds has also shone in defense during this run, keeping three clean sheets. However, despite these figures and the promotion target already achieved, the club may decide not to confirm Farke: the German coach, whose experience in the Premier League has not been particularly impressive, is therefore at risk of being sacked at the end of the season. A real paradox.
Among the teams fighting for a place in the playoffs is Bristol City, the Whites’ next opponents at Elland Road. The Robins would have been certain of a place in the top six a week ago, but a surprise defeat at Luton Town (3-1) has complicated matters. With two games left to play, Liam Manning’s side must defend a four-point lead over Middlesbrough and Milwall, who are currently tied in seventh place.
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The prediction
The only team with something to lose in this match is Bristol City, who need to defend their fifth place to avoid slipping out of the playoff zone at the last hurdle. The Robins are hoping that Leeds have not yet recovered from the aftermath of their promotion celebrations, but it is unlikely that the Whites, now without much motivation, will take this match lightly. At least three goals are expected.
Probable line-ups for Leeds-Bristol City
LEEDS (4-2-3-1): Darlow; Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Byram; Gruev, Tanaka; Gnonto, Aaronson, Ramazani; Piroe.
BRISTOL CITY (3-4-2-1): O’Leary; Vyner, Dickie, Roberts; Tanner, Williams, Knight, McCrorie; Bird, Earthy; Wells.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1