LUN writers predict Leeds United clash vs Stoke and Sheffield United vs Burnley with promotion on the table

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Leeds United can secure automatic promotion to the Premier League on Easter Monday if they better Sheffield United’s result against Burnley, with The Whites taking on Stoke City at Elland Road.

Currently top of the Championship table and with a much bigger goal difference than both Burnley and Sheffield United, Leeds are five points clear of third-placed Sheffield United after one win in the last four.

Leeds will be expected to make it four wins in a row when they host Mark Robins’ improving Stoke at 3pm today. Stoke have gone unbeaten in five and won three in that run, picking up two wins from two games.

Stoke could be without six players including key trio Ben Gibson, Eric Bocat and Jordan Thompson. Leeds meanwhile, will be without Pascal Struijk and Joe Rothwell but Dan James and Manor Solomon are fit.

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LUN writers predict Leeds United clash against Stoke City

The reverse fixture saw Leeds go to The Bet365 Stadium and pick up a 2-0 win over Boxing Day, with Joel Piroe scoring a brace. Hopefully, Piroe gets back on track against Stoke after eight games without a goal.

Leeds have also faced Mark Robins this season, but while he was in charge against Coventry. A 3-0 home win over Frank Lampard’s play-off chasing side, a game which saw Ethan Ampadu pick up his first injury.

LeedsUnited.News’ writers have given their predictions for Easter Monday’s clash against Stoke and it is a full house for Daniel Farke’s side. The Whites should pick up a win even with Stoke in good form.

LeedsUnited.News’ writers predictions for Leeds v Stoke clash:

Sheffield United v Burnley predictions with promotion possible

So, with Leeds expected to secure three points and remain on track for a 100-point season, attention will instantly turn to Sheffield United’s clash against Burnley at Turf Moor. The Blades absolutely have to win.

If they are unable to match Leeds’ result, then The Whites will be promoted. If Burnley win the game, then The Clarets are also up in the top two. Sheffield United winning will see them go two points off Burnley.

Below, LeedsUnited.News writers have also predicted the result of Burnley hosting Sheffield United. It is a game that Burnley won in the reverse fixture, going to Bramall Lane and stealing a 2-0 win in December.

LeedsUnited.News writers predict Burnley vs Sheffield United:

If Leeds win, and Sheffield United draw or lose – that’s it. Leeds are in the Premier League. Sam Parkin has predicted a 2-0 win for Leeds and then a bore draw at Turf Moor. All the signs suggest promotion, today.