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Wed 16 April 2025 10:10, UK
Leeds United travel to Oxford on Good Friday, with both sides still searching for their own success.
Daniel Farke’s men took one huge step towards promotion with their latest 1-0 win against Middlesbrough, and with just four games remaining, their return to the Premier League is almost sealed.
Sheffield United sit five points behind the Whites, and still have Burnley to play, showcasing just how big a win could be this weekend.
As for the hosts, they have everything to play for themselves, with safety still yet to be confirmed in the Championship.
Farke could all but seal Leeds promotion this weekend (Credit: Imago)Preview
Leeds are back in the driving seat for promotion after a turbulent few weeks in the Championship, and could move eight points clear of the Blades with a win against Oxford.
With just three games left after this, that would almost definitely be enough to seal their promotion back to the Premier League, which would be a huge relief after the disappointment of last season.
Leeds look set to win promotion
Oxford, on the other hand, have had a very different season. Since their promotion from League One, safety has been the aim, and as it stands, they sit six points above the drop zone, and will be eager to take one step closer to retaining their status in the Championship.
Form guide
Oxford: WLWLW
Leeds: DDDWW
Dan James has been crucial for Leeds this season (credit: Imago)Team news
Oxford have a handful of injury doubts ahead of the clash, with Elliot Moore one of three players expected to miss the encounter.
His out with a hamstring injury, while Ciaron Brown and Max Woltman are both currently sidelined.
As for Farke, he will likely have to make do without three players who have started regularly this season, with Dan James, Pascal Struijk and Joe Rothwell all absent.
Struijk will miss the rest of the campaign, while Rothwell and James could return to the squad soon.
Predicted lineups
Oxford: Cumming, Long, Helik, Nelson, Bennett, Brannagan, Vaulks, Matos, Mills, Goodrham, Bradshaw
Leeds: Darlow, Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Byram, Tanaka, Gruev, Piroe, Gnonto, Solomon, Joseph
Where to watch?
Leeds’ encounter with Oxford is due to take place on Good Friday (18 April), with the game selected for broadcast on Sky Sports football at 8pm GMT.
Supercomputer predicts Leeds win v Oxford
The Whites have been awarded a 60 per cent chance of securing all three points, making them the clear favourites for the game, while a draw is the second most likely outcome, with a 20.7 per cent chance.
As for Oxford, they have just a 19.3 per cent chance of getting back to winning ways after their 2-1 defeat to Hull City last time out.
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