Leeds United vs. Ipswich Town Preview – Prediction, Team news, Lineups – Football News, Previews, Predictions, Transfers

An exciting Championship clash awaits as Leeds United host Ipswich Town at Elland Road in a crucial battle at the top of the table.

Match Preview

Leeds United, aiming for automatic promotion, return home looking to gain ground on the top two.

Despite a strong start under Daniel Farke, they failed to secure wins in their last two outings, settling for draws against Sunderland and Coventry City.

Ipswich Town, new to the Championship this season, have set the pace with impressive performances, sitting comfortably in the promotion spots.

However, they faced a stumbling block in the East Anglian Derby, sharing points with Norwich City after initially taking the lead.

Team News

Leeds United might maintain their lineup from their last game. Junior Firpo, Stuart Dallas, and Sam Byram remain sidelined.

Archie Gray and Djed Spence are likely to feature in defense, with Georginio Rutter leading the attacking line, supported by Joel Piroe and Crysencio Summerville.

Ipswich Town could stick with their recent lineup, featuring Massimo Luongo and Sam Morsy in midfield.

Luke Woolfenden and Christian Burgess should form the defensive partnership. George Hirst, Conor Chaplin, Nathan Broadhead, and Wes Burns will lead the attacking charge.

Predicted Lineups

Leeds United: (4-2-3-1)

Meslier;

Gray, Rodon, Struijk, Spence;

Kamara, Ampadu;

James, Piroe, Summerville;

Rutter

Ipswich Town: (4-2-3-1)

Hladky;

Clarke, Woolfenden, Burgess, Davis;

Morsy, Luongo;

Burns, Chaplin, Broadhead;

Hirst

Prediction: Leeds United 2-2 Ipswich Town

Expect a closely contested match between two quality sides. Leeds needs a win to close the gap, while Ipswich aims to maintain their impressive run.

Both teams have the firepower to score, and a draw seems a likely outcome in what promises to be an intense encounter.