Leeds vs Norwich Prediction, Tips & Odds – 16.05.2024
Leeds vs Norwich Prediction 16.05.2024. In the battle for a spot in the Premier League - playoff final, Leeds and Norwich will clash at Elland Road in the second leg of the semi-final on Thursday at 9:00 PM.
After playing to a goalless draw last weekend in the first leg at Carrow Road, the situation is highly uncertain.
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Leeds vs Norwich Odds
Leeds Team News
In the first playoff encounter, an uncertain match was expected as usual, but fans were hopeful that Leeds and Norwich would deliver an exciting performance at Carrow Road last Sunday. However, both sides were equally inactive and lacked the decisive force needed to gain an advantage ahead of the second leg. There were only a total of 13 shots on goal, with only four Championship games having fewer shots on goal.
Daniel Farke was probably more satisfied as his team secured a point from Norfolk, especially since his Leeds faced Norwich, who hadn’t lost at home since November 5th. However, the German coach will have concerns about his team’s form. Leeds enters the match with just one win in their last seven games and has failed to score in four of them, including two of the last three matches at Elland Road. Nevertheless, Leeds has won their last two home games against Norwich, including a 1-0 victory in January, so there is optimism as they aim to reach their fourth EFL playoff final.
Leeds’ Pascal Struijk has ended his season due to groin hernia surgery, while Patrick Bamford expects to be out for a few weeks due to a tendon injury. Daniel James has managed to recover from injuries and could play on the right wing instead of Wilfried Gnonto. Farke might stick with the same midfield trio of Archie Gray, Glen Kamara, and Ilija Gruev, but he might introduce Joel Piroe instead of one of them to bolster the attack, alongside Georginio Rutter and Crysencio Summerville.
Norwich Team News
Norwich is going through a challenging period of form as they’ve only won two out of their last eight matches since the beginning of April, failing to secure a victory in their last four. They’ve also only managed to win four out of their last ten away matches. While some Canaries fans were disappointed with the draw against Leeds at home in the first leg, manager David Wagner emphasizes that it doesn’t automatically give Leeds an advantage, especially with Leeds hosting the return leg at Elland Road.
Recent encounters between Norwich and Leeds haven’t been too successful for Norwich as they’ve only won two out of the last twelve matches against the Whites in all competitions. However, their last victory against Leeds was at Elland Road in February 2019 under the guidance of current Leeds manager Farke, when they won 3-1. This is Norwich’s third participation in the EFL playoffs, and their goal is to reach the final at Wembley for the third time after doing so in 2002 and 2015.
In terms of player roster, Norwich has concerns over the injury of striker Joshua Sargent, who left the field due to an ankle injury at the end of the first leg. Ashley Barnes is also doubtful after missing the first leg due to calf issues, so the potential absence of both him and Sargent could result in striker Sydney van Hooijdonk, who joined the club on loan in January. Although Liam Gibbs and Onel Hernandez are still injured, Jon Rowe was fit to start the first leg, and he’s expected to retain his place on the right wing, supported in attack by Borja Sainz.
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Injuries and suspensions
Leeds: Patrick Bamford, Pascal Struijk
Norwich: Joshua Sargent, Ashley Barnes, Liam Gibbs, Onel Hernandez
Expected Lineups
Leeds (4-3-3): Meslier; Byram, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo; Gray, Gruev, Kamara; Gnonto, Rutter, Summerville
Norwich (4-3-3): Gunn; Stacey, Duffy, Gibson, Giannoulis; Nunez, McLean, Sara; Rowe, Van Hooijdonk, Sainz
Leeds vs Norwich Prediction
Leeds will welcome the match with high enthusiasm in front of their passionate supporters at Elland Road, having already defeated Norwich at home this season, which makes them slight favorites for Thursday’s encounter. The potential absence of top scorer Sargent would be a significant blow for the Canaries, and although they can rely on other key attackers to step up in the attack, this time they might be at a disadvantage against the Whites. Additionally, we anticipate this match to be less prolific, with a maximum of three goals scored throughout the game.
Kick-off Time: Thursday, 16.05.2024, 8:00 PM Local Time (GMT 0), 21:00 CET
Prediction: Leeds to win & under 3.5
Odds (when tipped): 2.35
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