Leeds United – Wolverhampton: the survival scrap at Elland Road 
Elland Road is braced for a proper six-pointer. Leeds United host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon. The home side need a win to pull clear of the danger zone. Wolverhampton could be staring down the barrel of relegation if they come up short. Expect the pressure to be there from the first whistle. Survival stakes are driving the whole run-in.
Leeds United finding their swagger again 
The home side are fresh from a historic win at Old Trafford. They outplayed Manchester United with real control. Noah Okafor was the star of the show, bagging a vital brace on Monday night. But Leeds have struggled for goals in front of their own fans in recent weeks. Wolverhampton’s visit gives them a decent chance to spark back into life in attack. Leeds have won their last four top-flight meetings with Wolverhampton. The staff will be hoping that run keeps rolling.
Wolverhampton under serious pressure 
Rob Edwards is trying to steady a ship that has already hit the rocks. A defeat would send Wolverhampton down for good. Their recent loss to West Ham did nothing for the mood. Wolves have been blunt up front all season. The numbers are brutal: 16 matches without a goal. They need something close to a miracle to buy themselves more time.
Probable lineups
Leeds United : Darlow ; Justin, Bijol, Struijk ; Bogle, Ampadu, Tanaka, Gudmundsson ; Aaronson, Okafor ; Calvert-Lewin
Wolverhampton : Sa ; S. Bueno, Krejci, Toti ; Tchatchoua, J. Gomes, Andre, A. Gomes, H. Bueno ; Mane ; Armstrong
Football pick Leeds United vs Wolverhampton
Over 2.5 goals in the match
Wolverhampton’s shaky defending should give Leeds’ forwards plenty to work with. With both sides desperate for points, neither can afford to sit back for long.
That should leave gaps all over the pitch, and both teams can hurt each other in transition. With victory so badly needed, caution is likely to be the first casualty.
The scoreboard should have a busy afternoon on Saturday.
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