Stoke vs Leeds Prediction: An easy win for the visitors

Narcis Pelach’s men hope to return to their best form when they welcome Leeds to the Bet365 Stadium on Thursday. The visitors are second on the table, and the chance of promotion keeps increasing while pressure continues to mount on Narcis Pelach to get his side back to life. Below, I have the team news, possible starting 11, some interesting facts, expert betting tips, and odds.

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Pressure continues to mount on Stoke City manager Narcis Pelach as his side continues their struggle in the Championship with another 2-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday in their last game. Before the loss, they played a 2-2 draw against Cardiff. The Potters are winless in their previous eight games and have won just twice in their last 15 games. They have only won just three of their 18 games under Pelach. They sit 19th on the table with 22 points in 22 games, scoring 23 goals and conceding 30. Ryan Mmaee (muscle) is questionable for this game, while Ben Pearson and Bosun Lawal are ruled out.

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Leeds United recorded a 4-0 win over Oxford United in their last game. Daniel James opened the scoring in the 9th minute of the match before Jayden Bogle made it 2-0 in the 57th minute. Brenden Aaronson extended the lead in the 67th minute before Manor Solomon, who had assisted two goals, got himself on the scoresheet.

The Whites have been unbeaten in their last four games and 15 in their previous 17. However, they have won 6 of their last seven games on the road. They sit second on the table with 45 points in 22 games, scoring 41 goals and conceding 15. Ilia Gruev is out of this game after undergoing knee surgery.

Stoke City — Viktor Johansson, Ben Wilmot, Michael Rose, Ben Gibson, Junior Tchamadeu, Tatsuki Seko, Andy Moran, Wouter Burger, Eric Junior Bocat, Lewis Koumas, Thomas Cannon.

Leeds City — Illan Meslier, Jayden Bogle, Joe Rodon, Ethan Ampadu, Sam Byram, Ao Tanaka, Joe Rothwell, Daniel James, Brenden Aaronson, Manor Solomon, Joël Piroe.

• Stoke are without a win in eight games.
• Leeds City are second in the table with six wins from their last eight.
• Leeds City have won the first half in each of their last four wins.
• Stoke City have only won just three of their 18 games under Pelach.

Leed City are one of the best teams in the Championship this season, as evident in their second-place position, and it is already appearing that they will return to the top flight next season. So, I see the visitors getting a win right from the first 45 minutes here. Moreover, Stoke have not won in eight games.

• Over 2.5 for 1.83 odds
• HT: W2 for 2.00 odds
• W2 for 1.60 odds