Leeds United vs Burnley – Free football prediction and preview – Premier League – May 1, 2026

Leeds United – Burnley: one last push towards survival

The home side welcome Burnley on matchday 35 in the Premier League. The visitors are already down, while the hosts are just about within touching distance of safety. For the Yorkshire side, the demand is simple: get the job done.

Leeds United’s rescue act

The magic 40-point mark no longer guarantees anything this season. Plenty of clubs are still scrapping in that part of the table. Daniel Farke’s side are hitting top gear at exactly the right time. Five games unbeaten have given them a handy six-point cushion above the drop zone. The run-in still looks nasty, though. Burnley’s visit is a golden chance to bank three priceless points. Historically, the home side have handled relegated teams very well. Leeds can’t afford to switch off now, not with the finish line in sight.

Honour on the line for Burnley

The verdict was handed down last week. Burnley’s narrow defeat to Manchester City sealed their fate. Scott Parker’s men will be in the division below next season. The numbers are grim: just one win in their last 25 outings. The mood in the dressing room has to be a concern before this trip. Can the players find enough fight to trouble a side battling for survival? A rare double over Leeds would at least give Burnley something to cling to. Oddly enough, they were travelling fairly well not long ago. Nine of their last 13 points came away from home.

Likely line-ups

Leeds United: Darlow ; Rodon, Bijol, Struijk ; Bogle, Ampadu, Tanaka, Justin ; Aaronson, Okafor ; Calvert-Lewin

Burnley: Dubravka ; Walker, Ekdal, Humphreys, Esteve, Hartman ; Tchaouna, Ward-Prowse, Laurent, Anthony ; Flemming

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Football prediction Leeds vs Burnley

Leeds to win

The hosts have far more at stake, and that should shape the whole contest. With the pressure off, Burnley’s XI could lack the bite needed in the key battles.

Leeds’ momentum should be too much for a timid away side to handle. By the final whistle, the scoreboard ought to show clear home dominance.

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