Leeds vs Stoke predictions: Potters can give leaders a scare
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- Leeds sit top of the table and level on points with Burnley
- Stoke are 16th and seven points above the bottom three
- Recommended bet: Leeds to win and both teams to score
Leeds and Stoke meet at Elland Road on Monday in the Championship and both teams have something to fight for in what should be an entertaining encounter.
The Whites are top of the table on 91 points, level with Burnley and they could be promoted as early as Monday night if results go their way.
Burnley and Sheffield United face each other at Turf Moor at 17:30 and should Sheffield United fail to win, Leeds would be promoted as long as they beat the Potters.
Stoke's recent form has helped them climb away from the relegation zone and they head into Monday's game with safety nearly secured for another season.
Team News
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Leeds boss Daniel Farke welcomed Dan James back to the bench after a recent hamstring injury last time out, but both Joe Rothwell and Pascal Struijk missed the game and are expected to watch from the sidelines again.
Stoke defender Enda Stevens is a doubt due to a knock, while Eric Bocat is expected to miss out after he was substituted after just 13 minutes against Sheffield Wednesday on Friday.
The stats
Leeds are unbeaten in seven games in the Championship, with Farke's men winning three in a row in the second tier.
The Whites have lost only four games all season, with just one of those coming at Elland Road.
Leeds have the best record in the Championship at home this season, having won 16 of their 21 clashes at Elland Road.
Stoke are unbeaten in five games, winning three of those ties. However, they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Leeds in December's reverse fixture.
Prediction
Leeds could mark their return to the Championship on Monday, but they need to stick to their end of the bargain.
Three wins on the spin have restored some confidence in the Leeds camp and they will feel that they can pick up all three points.
Stoke have hit a purple patch themselves, though, keeping back-to-back clean sheets against Cardiff and Sheffield Wednesday.
Mark Robins' side have scored in five consecutive games, while Leeds have kept just one clean sheet in their last six matches at Elland Road.
Stoke would love to secure their own safety on Monday, so while they should fall short, expect them to push Leeds all the way in West Yorkshire.
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