Excitement is building ahead of Leeds United’s top-of-the-table contest with Leicester City. Will the Whites make it nine Championship wins in a row? Or will the leaders end United’s unbeaten home record and put more distance between themselves and the chasing pack?
All eyes will be on Elland Road tonight as the Whites look to maintain their superb run of form. Ex-United midfielder David Prutton is looking forward to the heavyweight clash and believes it will finish 2-2.
Writing in his weekly Sky Sports prediction column, Prutton said: “What a game this is on Friday night. An absolute blockbuster. Second vs first. I absolutely cannot wait to be at Elland Road for this.
“Leeds are in remarkable form. They have stormed into second place off the back of eight straight wins, conceding just a goal in that run. And have the chance to turn the screw and try and make a bit of a break from Ipswich and Southampton below them.
“Leicester still have a big gap, but that could start to look a little smaller if they are beaten here. They lost to Leeds in the reverse fixture, and are coming off the back of defeat at home to Middlesbrough. Will they be feeling a bit nervy? They may if Leeds take an early lead, but I’ll back a draw and a few goals here.”
Automatic promotion rivals Southampton and Ipswich Town are in action tomorrow. Saints welcome Millwall to St Mary’s while the Tractor Boys entertain Birmingham City.
