Match Details
The match between Preston and Leeds is scheduled to take place on December 14, 2024, at Deepdale. It will be a Championship regular season fixture with both teams vying for crucial points. The odds currently favor the away team, Leeds, with a betting line of 1.68.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Preston and Leeds have faced each other multiple times in the past. Their most recent encounter was earlier this year in January when Leeds emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1. However, historical records show that these two teams have had closely contested matches over the years.
In their last eight meetings across various competitions since September 2018, there has been an average of more than three goals per game scored by both sides combined. This suggests that encounters between Preston and Leeds tend to produce exciting attacking football.
Team Form: Preston
Preston’s recent form has been inconsistent as they have struggled to secure consistent victories in their last six matches across all competitions. They managed only one win during this period but also avoided defeat on four occasions through draws.
Currently positioned at 14th place in the Championship standings with 22 points from twenty games played so far, Preston needs to improve their goal-scoring prowess as they have netted just twenty goals while conceding twenty-six.
Their most recent outing saw them claim an impressive victory against Cardiff City away from home where they won convincingly by a margin of two goals without reply thanks to Calum Chambers’ own goal and Milutin Osmajić finding the back of the net deep into stoppage time.
Team Form: Leeds
Leeds United enters this clash riding high on confidence after securing five wins out of their last six matches across all competitions including notable victories against Middlesbrough, Derby County, and Luton Town.
Currently occupying the second spot in the Championship standings with 41 points from twenty games played, Leeds has been a force to be reckoned with this season. They have scored an impressive thirty-six goals while conceding just fourteen.
In their most recent match against Middlesbrough, Leeds emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-1. Goals from Wilfried Gnonto, Daniel James, and Brenden Aaronson sealed the win for Marcelo Bielsa’s side.
Key Players
For Preston, Emil Riis Jakobsen will be one to watch as he has shown glimpses of his goal-scoring ability throughout the season. On the other hand, Junior Firpo has been instrumental in defense for Leeds United since joining them last summer.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances and current form:
– Preston has struggled to secure victories but remains difficult to beat.
– Leeds United boasts an impressive attacking record and solid defensive stability.
– Both teams have had high-scoring encounters when facing each other historically.
Prediction: Preston vs Leeds
Considering both teams’ recent form and historical head-to-head records suggesting entertaining matches between these sides along with Leeds’ superior league position and strong away performance so far this season; it is predicted that they will emerge as winners by a narrow margin of two goals to one over Preston at Deepdale.
Preston 1 – 2 Leeds
