Leeds United vs Leicester City prediction 23.02.2024

• Competition: Championship
• Date: Friday, 23rd February 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Elland Road (Leeds)

In the 34th round of the Championship on Friday evening, two promotion contenders, Leeds United and Leicester City, will go head-to-head at Elland Road in Leeds.

Leeds was demoted to a lower league last season after their third consecutive season in the Premier League. They are aiming to make a swift comeback this year. The Whites didn’t have a great start to the season, but as the season has progressed, their performance has improved. They currently sit in 2nd position with 69 points, just two points ahead of 3rd-placed Southampton, but have played one extra game. In addition to their league performance, Leeds are also doing well in the FA Cup, having reached the 1/8 Finals. However, their journey so far has been relatively easy. After their game against Leicester, they will now face Chelsea in the 1/8 Finals at Stamford Bridge.

Leicester, after securing the Premier League title in the 2015/16 season, primarily remained in the upper half of the Premier League’s standings. However, a shocking downturn at the end of the last season led to their relegation to the Championship. This season, they emerged as a strong contender for promotion right from the start. Yet, they face a challenging match against Leeds, one of the few teams that defeated the Foxes in the first half of the season. If Leicester succeeds in defeating Leeds, it would significantly bolster their chances of securing direct promotion and possibly even the Championship title.

Leeds United vs Leicester City pick: Both teams to score

Leeds United is performing exceptionally well, boasting eight consecutive league victories. Alongside their FA Cup games, the Whites have avoided defeat in their last 11 matches. They’ve shown strong offensive prowess, netting 24 goals across 11 games — an average of nearly 2.2 per match. The Whites have managed to score at least once in 17 of their 18 home games across all competitions. We’re confident in their ability to score even against the league’s top team, Leicester.

Leicester City, boasting 69 goals in 33 rounds, stands as the league’s top offensive team. Intriguingly, the Foxes have a slightly higher average of goals when playing away compared to their home games. Their consistently sharp offense throughout the season eliminates any concerns about their scoring abilities against any team. However, their defensive performance has recently been lacking. This has resulted in both teams scoring in seven out of Leicester’s last ten games in all competitions.

Given the offensive capabilities and recent scoring streaks of both teams, we firmly believe that each team will score in this Championship match.