{"id":620005,"date":"2025-12-08T12:11:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/620005\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T12:11:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:11:25","slug":"opta-predict-if-leeds-united-will-be-relegated-after-chelsea-and-liverpool-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/620005\/","title":{"rendered":"Opta predict if Leeds United will be relegated after Chelsea and Liverpool results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Leeds United fans will feel a sense of relief when checking the Premier League table on Monday after four points in two games against Chelsea and Liverpool \u2013 but what are their chances of survival, now?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Daniel Farke\u2019s position as manager at Elland Road was in massive doubt<\/a> this time last week, after Leeds<\/a> had come close but suffered another defeat against Man City. Chelsea and Liverpool were up next.<\/p>\n

Leeds United find themselves right in the thick of it\u2026 <\/p>\n

\"DominicPhoto by Richard Sellers\/Sportsphoto\/Allstar via Getty Images <\/p>\n

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Two more defeats last week would surely have seen Farke<\/a> sacked, with Paraag Marathe attending the clash against Chelsea at Elland Road<\/a>. But to Farke\u2019s credit, he masterminded a 3-1 win over Chelsea.<\/p>\n

Then, on Saturday, he watched his Leeds side secure a late 3-3 draw against Liverpool. An incredible few days for Leeds, which Gary Neville believes has ripped up any 49ers plans to sack the Leeds manager<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"DanielPhoto by Robbie Jay Barratt \u2013 AMA\/Getty ImagesWhat chance do Leeds have of survival? Opta\u2019s prediction\u2026<\/p>\n

The four points from two games has seen Leeds climb into 16th. Brighton\u2019s late equaliser through a certain Georginio Rutter has meant West Ham sit two points behind Leeds in 18th place at the moment. <\/p>\n

And yet, Leeds are still third-likeliest to be relegated according to Opta.<\/a> They say that there is a 41.67% chance Leeds will be relegated at the end of the season, the third-highest percentage in the division.<\/p>\n

Wolves are above 98%, while Burnley are above 80% after 10 points from 15 games. As things stand, West Ham are just below 39% and Nottingham Forest are the fifth-most likely side to go down, on 21.4%.<\/p>\n

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Daniel Farke relieved after Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool results \ud83c\udf82\ud83c\udf7a\u2615 <\/p>\n

Coffee and cake for the Leeds gaffer!<\/p>\n

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\u201cTo be honest, I\u2019m happy that this weekend is over and I can have some coffee and cake on the sofa. Maybe even a beer, or a pint.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Leeds United\u2019s next three matches are absolutely pivotal<\/p>\n

Much is made of the busy Christmas period, but actually, Leeds only have three more games to play before the turn of the year. First up, is a trip to west London to take on Brentford on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Then, Leeds host Crystal Palace before going to Wearside on December 28th to face newly-promoted Sunderland. A Sunderland side that will be missing a handful of players due to the African Cup of Nations.<\/p>\n

Leeds will see all three as winnable games. Brentford have lost four out of their last six and suffered two defeats in a row, but they were against Tottenham and Arsenal. Leeds\u2019 away form has been diabolical.<\/p>\n

But there is renewed hope and Leeds fans would love to get one over Keith Andrews. Then, the Elland Road factor will be key against Crystal Palace, before taking on a Sunderland without many key players.<\/p>\n

If Leeds can come out of that run of fixtures and improve their current point-to-game ratio, which stands at 15 from 15, it will be a success. Four or more points from the next three will go down well with fans.<\/p>\n

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