Leeds United have 15 Championship games separating them from now and securing promotion to the Premier League, and seven to play before the March international break.
Saturday’s defeat against Millwall in The FA Cup means Leeds are now solely focusing on Championship football. With 45 points left to play for, the magic 90-point mark is just 34 points away for Daniel Farke.
Farke has secured two promotions with Norwich City, clocking up 94 and 97 points. Averaging 2.12 a game so far, Leeds would accumulate between 97 and 98 points if they continue in the same manner.
But that is easier said than done. Leeds have been magnificent so far, but to continue that run for the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign would be some feat. Below, we predict Leeds’ next seven matches.
Predicting Leeds’ next seven games before March break
Watford (A), 11th February
Watford ended a run of three straight defeats with a 2-2 draw away at Sunderland on Saturday but they have managed just one win in their last 10 games. Leeds edged to a 2-1 win over Watford in October.
Despite being away from home on Tuesday night, Leeds should have enough in the bag to dismantle a Watford side that are lacking in form with the play-off hopes dying. Prediction: Watford 0-2 Leeds.
Sunderland (H), 17th February
The pressure seems to be getting to this young Sunderland side. Regis Le Bris’ men are not convincing unlike Leeds, Burnley or Sheffield United in the race for automatic promotion, with every game a battle.
Two wins in their last six, Sunderland have conceded two goals in each of their last three outings. The two sides drew 2-2 at the Stadium of Light and Leeds should score and win. Prediction: Leeds 3-1 Sunderland.
Sheffield United (A), 24th February
This is the big one. A really tricky game against a side that boast the division’s second-best home record, second only to Leeds. A total of 35 points from 15 games, winning 11 times at Bramall Lane under Wilder.
If Leeds are going to lose any of their next 15 game, this looks the most-likely. Leeds beat The Blades 2-0 at Elland Road but this is a different Blades side, after many signings. Prediction: Sheff Utd: 2-1 Leeds.
West Brom (H), 1st March
Back at home, Leeds should be confident of a win against Tony Mowbray’s Baggies. Since his arrival as West Brom manager, the Baggies have lost both games away to Plymouth and old side Middlesbrough.
But they’ve picked up wins at home, including a 5-1 demolishing of Portsmouth before beating Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday. In Yorkshire, this could be a high-scoring Leeds win. Prediction: Leeds 4-2 WBA.
Portsmouth (A), 9th March
Pompey remain locked in a fight against relegation, sitting just two points above the bottom three with Derby sitting in 22nd. A Derby side that could be about to appoint Blackburn Rovers boss John Eustace.
Leeds drew 3-3 with Portsmouth on the opening day but this is a different side now. Leeds should get the win against Pompey away , a side that have lost three of their last four. Prediction: Pompey 0-3 Leeds.
Millwall (H), 12th March
Millwall are beginning to be a bit of a bogey team. Leeds beat The Lions home and away last season, but The Whites have lost both games against Millwall this term. A 1-0 loss in the league, 2-0 in the FA Cup.
It would be a tall ask for Leeds to go and win seven games on the bounce between now and the March break and given Leeds have lost twice to Millwall, this could be a draw. Prediction: Leeds 1-1 Millwall.
QPR (A), 15th March
This is probably the trickiest one to predict given it is three days after a tough clash against Millwall, Leeds’ difficulties away from home and that QPR are improving as the season grows older.
QPR have always been a bit of a bogey team for Leeds. But Leeds should have enough quality to go to Loftus Road and win, despite losing 4-0 in the same fixture last season. Prediction: QPR 1-2 Leeds.
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