Leeds United v Stoke City preview: Team news, lineups, supercomputer prediction
Leeds United are on the verge of Premier League promotion, and their upcoming clash with Stoke City could seal it.
Daniel Farke’s side know that a win against Stoke on Easter Monday could see them achieve promotion from the Championship, depending on other results.
Leeds are top of the table, with second-place Burnley set to play third-place Sheffield United on the same day as the Whites return to Elland Road, in what could become a day of celebration.
Stoke are 16th in the table, and are seven points clear of the relegation zone heading into the final three games of the season.
Leeds v Stoke preview
Leeds will host Stoke at Elland Road with Championship promotion in their sights, knowing that a win would confirm their return to the top flight if Sheffield United fail to beat Burnley.
After a rocky few weeks, Leeds have returned to winning ways, with their 1-0 victory at Oxford a hard-fought one.
| Championship table (top three) | Games played | Goal difference | Points |
| 1 Leeds | 43 | 54 | 91 |
| 2 Burnley | 43 | 45 | 91 |
| 3 Sheffield Utd | 43 | 26 | 86 |
Stoke, meanwhile, have improved in recent weeks and are unbeaten in their last five Championship matches under Mark Robins.
Safety is all but secure for the Potters, who will face their toughest challenge of the season away at Leeds.
Team News
Dan James returned from injury to come off the bench away at Oxford, and he could now be in line to start the game against Stoke.
Patrick Bamford has also returned from a long-term layoff in recent weeks and could return to the starting XI.
Pascal Struijk and Joe Rothwell are absentees, and there are no new concerns ahead of the clash with Stoke.
Stoke were missing veteran defender Enda Stevens for their victory over Sheffield Wednesday, with it unclear if he will return in time to face Leeds.
Jordan Thompson was stretchered off against Sheffield Wednesday with an ankle injury, while Eric Bocat also picked up a knock, with both now doubtful for the trip.
Form guide
Leeds: DDWWW
Stoke: WDDWW
Predicted lineups
Leeds: Darlow, Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo, Gruev, Tanaka, Aaronson, James, Solomon, Bamford
Stoke: Johansson, Tchamadeu, Phillips, Wilmot, Gooch, Pearson, Burger, Manhoef, Baker, Bae, Gallagher.
Supercomputer prediction
Opta’s supercomputer has backed Leeds as the heavy favourites to win, with the home side given a 70.6 per cent chance of victory.
A draw has been given a 16.7 per cent probability, while a Stoke victory has been given just a 12.7 per cent chance of happening.