Action continues in round 11 of the Championship as Leeds United and Watford lock horns at Elland Road on Tuesday. The Hornets have lost their last five away matches.
Leeds continued their push to the top of the standings with a 2-0 home victory over Sheffield United on Saturday. Daniel Farke’s men are unbeaten in five outings, claiming three wins, scoring 10 goals and keeping three clean sheets since a 1-0 defeat to Burnley on September 14.
Leeds are three points shy of the top spot in the Championship, having picked up 19 points from their opening 10 games.
As for Watford, their struggle for consistency continued on Saturday, as they were on the receiving end of a 3-0 thrashing against Luton Town at the Kenilworth Stadium.
The Hornets have won twice in their last eight matches across competitions, losing five, since September. With 16 points from 10 games, Watford are eighth in the Championship, level on points with seventh-placed Norwich City.
Leeds United vs Watford Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Leeds and Watford have 11 wins each in their last 29 meetings.
- Leeds are unbeaten in four games against the Hornets, claiming three wins, since a 1-0 defeat in February 2016.
- Watford are on a run of five away defeats across competitions, conceding 13 goals and scoring twice since a 3-2 victory at Millwall in August.
- Leeds are unbeaten in four of their last five Championship home games, claiming three wins.
Leeds United vs Watford Prediction
After picking up five wins from their opening five games, it has been a topsy-turvy run of results for Watford. Meanwhule, Leeds have been tough to crack this season, so expect them to come away with all three points.
Prediction: Leeds 3-1 Watford
Leeds United vs Watford Betting Tips
Tip 1: Leeds to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in eight of their last 10 meetings.)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have been fewer than five bookings in their last six clashes.)