Stoke vs Leeds prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2023-10-24 19:00.
Following a run of five league defeats from seven (W1, D1), a 2-1 victory for Alex Neil’s Stoke City over his former employers Sunderland at the weekend was just what the doctor ordered, putting the hosts five points clear of safety for the time being. In order for the Potters to give themselves the best possible chance of making it back-to-back Championship wins for the first time since March however, they must try and achieve something they haven’t done for 11 games across all competitions – keep a clean sheet.
Stoke can perhaps draw on the fact that they have won their last two home encounters against upcoming opponents Leeds United, while Neil can also be optimistic that several of his players have returned from injury lay-offs, including captain Enda Stevens, talisman André Vidigal and fellow attacker Ryan Mmaee.
Leeds under Daniel Farke are starting to develop a reputation for resilience, having gained eight points from losing positions this season – a figure only bettered by Yorkshire neighbours Hull City in the Championship. The latest example of that fighting spirit under the German boss was a rousing comeback from 2-0 down to beat his ex-club Norwich City on Saturday, which in turn allowed the Whites to leapfrog Sunderland and Preston North End into third spot and record three successive league wins for the first time since May 2021!
Farke, the one-time permanent successor to Neil at Carrow Road, has a good record against the Scot prior, having lost just once in six career meetings (W2, D3). His Leeds side have conceded three times on their travels in the first ten minutes this term though, something that needs to be improved upon for further success here.
Players to watch: Ryan Mmaee made a triumphant return to action after almost eight weeks out as he netted the opener against Southampton, adding to a trend that has now seen him register his last four goal contributions in the first half. Crysencio Summerville bagged a brace to complete the turnaround at Norwich to take his recent goal involvement tally to four in three matches (G3, A1).
Hot stat: Stoke haven’t led a league game at half-time since the opening weekend of the season.