Subsequent 6 fixtures and predictions forward of Millwall journey

Leeds United have endured a stuttered begin to life again within the Championship, having received one in every of their opening 5 video games, however with the switch window now shut, they’re going to be hoping for a extra constant run of outcomes.Heading into the worldwide break, The Whites performed out a goalless draw at residence to rock-bottom Sheffield Wednesday, who had been on the time with out a level, so the necessity for an improved efficiency away at The Den come mid-September might be crucial. They’re already six factors adrift of promotion rivals Leicester Metropolis and Ipswich City, that means outcomes should change urgently to keep away from being left behind. However skilled supervisor Daniel Farke will not be urgent any panic buttons, as he’ll know the division’s lengthy and windy marketing campaign nonetheless has so many twists and turns to return.Here’s a look forward to Leeds’ subsequent six fixtures, as Soccer FanCast predicts how they’re going to fare within the coming weeks…

Leeds fixtures

Millwall v Leeds United

Millwall have had a reasonably combined begin to their Championship marketing campaign. The East Londoners have received two drawn one and misplaced two, and their 3-1 defeat at Carrow Street final month prompted sections of the away crowd to chant towards their supervisor Gary Rowett.So, all issues thought of, it has been a fairly rocky few weeks for the membership and it seems Rowett does not have the complete belief of the fanbase.However heading into this fixture, the supporters have good purpose to really feel assured, as current outcomes towards Leeds have been close to excellent.The Whites haven’t received at Millwall since 2012 and misplaced 5 of their final six matches at The Den. Such a report would make it onerous to justify something apart from a Millwall victory, however the factors may very well be shared on this one…Prediction: Millwall 1-1 Leeds

Hull Metropolis v Leeds

The final assembly between this pair got here within the second spherical of the League Cup again in September 2020, when Leeds had been a Premier League outfit and Hull Metropolis had been plying their commerce in League One.The Tigers progressed that night, holding Leeds to a 1-1 scoreline in regular time earlier than profitable 9-8 on penalties.They now meet once more in the identical division, however the hosts will probably stay the slight underdogs heading into this encounter.Hull completed fifteenth within the Championship final yr however had been nearer to the highest six than they had been to the underside three, so mounting a problem for the play-offs this time period will definitely be the target.They’ve closely strengthened within the switch window and have gotten off to a constructive begin within the league, profitable three of their opening 5 video games, together with a 1-0 away victory towards promotion-favourites Leicester Metropolis. The West Yorkshire aspect should be defensively resilient with a view to seize the three factors. And their frailties on the again which have been on present to date may deny them the three factors.Prediction: Hull Metropolis 1-1 Leeds United

Leeds v Watford

Leeds play host to Watford, who’re managed by former Barnsley and West Bromwich Albion supervisor Valérien Ismaël. The Hornets have had an underwhelming begin to the season, having received as soon as of their opening 5 fixtures.However, however that, they’re going to nonetheless be one of many sides anticipated to problem the highest six, as they give the impression of being to return to the Premier League following a two-year absence.Their squad continues to be affected by top-flight expertise, and that may deliver challenges to the Whites, who’re fielding a vastly inexperienced aspect for the time being.In truth, the common age of their beginning 11 within the first two video games of the season was 23 years and 278 days.Nonetheless, with residence benefit, they may edge it on this one.Prediction: Leeds 1-0 Watford

Southampton v Leeds

Russell Martin’s new-look Southampton group are being extensively tipped to bounce straight again to the Premier League. They’ve opened up their account with three wins from 5 and presently occupy seventh place, degree on factors with fifth-place Norwich Metropolis.To date this season, they’ve dominated possession, which is to be anticipated underneath Martin and are on the summit of the best xG (anticipated targets) desk, which evinces their capability to create possibilities.Leeds should be on their A-game defensively with a view to preserve the Saints at bay, however equally, the entrance 4 on show at Portman Street just a few weeks again might be a frightening prospect for the house aspect.With the quantity of firepower on the pitch, it may very well be a high-scoring affair, and the hosts may simply edge it.Prediction: Southampton 3-2 Leeds

Leeds v QPR

The Hoops’ solely win got here towards fellow relegation candidates Cardiff Metropolis within the second sport of the marketing campaign courtesy of a 2-1 away win and with the membership primarily bringing in gamers on frees like Asmir Begovic or Jack Colback, there’s little to be optimistic about.The final time these sides performed each other was in January 2020, in a sport that noticed QPR emerge with a 1-0 victory at residence. In truth, Leeds have solely received one of many final 4 conferences between these two groups – a 2-0 residence victory in November 2019.That stated, there appears to be much more turmoil at Loftus Street than at Elland Street, and with their spectacular win towards Ipswich City, the arrivals of Joel Piroe from Swansea Metropolis and Glen Kamara from Rangers, the Peacocks ought to have sufficient to assert all three factors in West Yorkshire.Prediction: Leeds 3 – 1 QPR

Leeds v Bristol Metropolis

Leeds play host to the Robins on the primary Saturday of October.Led by former Leicester Metropolis and Watford supervisor Nigel Pearson, Bristol Metropolis have cemented themselves as a strong Championship outfit over the previous few years, so the strain will now be to mount a play-off push. They’ve kicked off their account fairly strongly, and sit eighth within the desk, two factors adrift of the highest six, in order that they’ll be a stern check for the hosts. The pair final met in February 2020, when Leeds secured a 1-0 residence victory on their strategy to the Championship league title. There’s little doubt that the standard lies with Farke’s aspect, however Metropolis’s resilient and structural method may frustrate the division’s new boys, and so they’ll be harmful in transition. Prediction: Leeds 1-1 Bristol Metropolis