Preview: Leeds United v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Preview: Leeds United v Wolverhampton Wanderers

We look at Monday's clash.

Leeds United return to Premier League action on Monday (8pm) following the international break.  The Whites welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to Elland Road, aiming to go four games unbeaten in the top-flight.  Wolves come into the match on the back of a 1-0 victory over Fulham last time out, whilst Leeds picked up a point against Manchester City in a 1-1 draw. Since returning to the top flight in 2018, Wolves have finished both campaigns in the top seven and will be looking to repeat the feat again this season.


Manager/head coach

Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa

Wolves: Nuno Espirito Santo


League position

Leeds United: 8th

Wolves: 15th


Premier League form

Leeds United: LWWD

Wolves: WLLW


Premier League top scorer

Leeds United: Patrick Bamford (3)

Wolves: Raul Jimenez (2)


Head to head

Leeds United wins: 42

Draws: 22

Wolves: 33


Last time at Elland Road

Wednesday 7th March 2018

Sky Bet Championship

Leeds United 0

Wolves 3 (Saiss 28, Boly 45, Afobe 74)


Team news

Leeds have doubts over Liam Cooper and Diego Llorente who picked up injuries on international duty.  Gaetano Berardi and Adam Forshaw remain side-lined, but Pablo Hernandez is set to be available.  Raphinha could also make his debut following his move to Elland Road from Rennes.  Marcal could return for Wolves after missing their last match.


Officials

Referee- David Coote

Assistant Referee 1- Lee Betts

Assistant Referee 2- Nick Hopton

Fourth Official- Andre Marriner

Video Assistant Referee- Michael Oliver


The key battle

Robin Koch v Raul Jimenez

Wolves striker Jimenez has been one of the biggest attacking threats in the Premier League since arriving from Benfica in 2018.  Leeds defender Koch will be looking to prevent the Mexican from adding to his goals tally.


Latest odds

Leeds United: 29/20

Draw: 12/5

Wolves: 9/5

(Odds correct at time of article published)


How to watch

Monday's game will be live on Sky Sports.  Live audio commentary is also available on LUTV.  Click here for more information.

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