Monday night action in the Premier League comes from Elland Road, as Leeds United look to respond after suffering defeat in their previous match. Liverpool are the visitors, as they bid to end a four-game winless run.
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It promises to be a huge night at Elland Road on Monday, as Leeds United look for vital points in their battle to avoid relegation. The Whites come into the 31st round of fixtures sitting 16th in the standings, but they are just two points above the drop zone. Furthermore, they could kick off against Liverpool sitting in the bottom three if results go against them.
Leeds was hammered 5-1 by Crystal Palace in their previous home match, and they have now conceded ten goals in their three fixtures this month. Keeping goals out has been an issue throughout this season, as they have kept just five clean sheets in their last 35 matches. In the final third, they also need to be more efficient, as they had seven on target in the first half against Palace last weekend, which was their highest since returning to the top flight.
Since Liverpool’s demolition of Manchester United, they have failed to pick up a victory. They have now gone four without a win and have dropped to 12 points off the Champions League spots. Liverpool has picked up back-to-back draws in the Premier League, with the latest of those coming against Arsenal last Sunday.
Liverpool’s away form has been their real issue this term, as they have picked up just 13 points from 15 matches away from Anfield. That is the lowest number of points that they have recorded at this stage of the season since 1992-93. If they are to have any hope of finishing in a European spot this term, then they must win at Elland Road on Monday.
Leeds United vs Liverpool Head to Head
Leeds United claimed a historic win at Anfield earlier in the season, and they will be looking to complete a first league double over the Reds since 2000-01 on Monday. However, the Reds haven’t lost on their previous five visits to Leeds, winning on three occasions.
Leeds United vs Liverpool Prediction
Given the defensive records of both of these sides, we expect this to be an entertaining fixture in the Premier League on Monday. However, we could see signs of a Liverpool return against Arsenal last weekend, and we will be siding with them to continue that progression with a 3-0 win.
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