Leeds United: Sky Sports pundit issues promotion prediction on Leicester and Ipswich
David Prutton has issued his prediction as Leeds United, Leicester City, Southampton and Ipswich Town fight for promotion.
The Sky Sports pundit believes that there are more twists and turns in the upcoming games as the fight heats up for a top-two finish.
The Foxes have a difficult run in as they take on Southampton and top-six side West Brom as well.
Prutton told the Yorkshire Evening Post: “I would still be confident that Leeds United can seal automatic promotion. But I would also be concerned of course with the team’s inability to kill teams off or to be at their absolute maximum.
“Last weekend’s 1-0 defeat at home to Blackburn Rovers was a result that none of us really saw coming, with the greatest respect to Blackburn, given the fact that they got pumped at Bristol City during the week. But Blackburn obviously pulled out a very stoic defensive performance and a very, very well taken goal by a kid in Sammie Szmodics who has had a wonderful season.
“With Leeds, there’s been enough in the last four games to be concerned about. But a possible help from a mental point of view is the fact that Ipswich Town don’t play for a little bit so Leeds can try and get on with their particular part of the business and hope that Ipswich slip up when it comes to them playing again.
“At the moment, you’ve got to say that they deservedly sit at the top of the division. But I didn’t see those three results with Leicester, Leeds and Middlesbrough happening last weekend so I think you can say, without completely sitting on the fence, that Leeds can still do it because it’s not only them that are unpredictable. So are Ipswich and Leicester in recent weeks. I could absolutely see West Brom getting something at Leicester this lunchtime.”
Leeds United need to win the remainder of their games
To ensure promotion to the Premier League, all Leeds can do is win their games and see if results elsewhere benefit them.
A key factor in their success will be to address their recent challenges in converting chances into goals, as highlighted by their recent performances.
Strengthening their defence, particularly in the latter stages of the game, will also be crucial in securing vital points.
Additionally, they should capitalise on their strengths, such as their impressive record of scoring in the final 10 minutes of matches and their ability to create high-quality scoring opportunities.
Daniel Farke has done a good job but it will count for nothing if he cannot get Leeds up this season.
While the play-offs offer the Whites another chance, they are a toss-up and Farke will not want to leave that to chance.
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