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Round 13 of the EFL Championship comes to an end on Wednesday when Stoke City and Leeds United go head-to-head at the bet365 Stadium.
Both sides have had contrasting starts to the league campaign, with the Potters currently scrambling for points at the bottom end of the table.
Stoke City returned to winning ways on Saturday when they picked up a 2-1 victory over a dogged Sunderland side on home turf.
Prior to that, Alex Neil’s side were on a two-match losing streak, suffering back-to-back defeats at the hands of Southampton and Leicester City respectively.
With 13 points from 20 matches, Stoke City are currently 20th in the EFL Championship table, level on points with 19th-placed Watford.
Leeds United, on the other hand, turned in a performance of the highest quality on Saturday when they fought back from two goals down to claim a 3-2 victory against Norwich City at Carrow Road.
Daniel Farke’s side have now won three games on the bounce, scoring six goals and conceding three since September’s 3-1 defeat against Southampton.
With 22 points from 12 matches, Leeds United are currently third in the EFL Championship table, 11 points behind league leaders Leicester City.
Stoke City vs Leeds United Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- With 47 wins from the last 95 meetings between the sides, Leeds United boast a superior record in the history of this fixture.
- Stoke City have picked up 30 wins in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 18 occasions.
- Neil's men have lost three of their last four Championship home games, with Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Sunderland being the exception.
- Leeds United are unbeaten in four of their last five away matches in the Championship, claiming three wins and one draw since late August.
Stoke City vs Leeds United Prediction
Boosted by their remarkable comeback against Norwich, Leeds United will head into Wednesday’s clash in high spirits. Farke’s men have won their last three league matches and we are backing them to see off the hosts, who have struggled for consistency this season.
Prediction: Stoke City 1-2 Leeds United
Stoke City vs Leeds United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Leeds United to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in the last five meetings between the sides)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have also been fewer than five bookings in four of their last five clashes)
