Last Updated on April 3, 2023 4:28 pm by Erwin Noguera
Leeds and Nottingham Forest will finally face each other for the Premier League, after having their match at Elland Road postponed since round 7. Leeds will be at home in this game, which will certainly be very balanced, as the teams are close on the table and are still looking to improve their performance in the season.
Playing at home, the Lillywhites need to regain the confidence of their fans, who are not used to seeing the team win in their stadium. The same goes for Forest’s fans, who distrust the team due to the bad run of results they’re going through.
Check out everything that matters about the Leeds-Forest duel in our review below and our top prediction for the match.
When:
Tuesday, April 4th– 02:45 PM ET at Elland Road
Moneyline odds:
Leeds -121
Forest +350
Draw offs:
+260
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Why Bet on Leeds United?
With just 10 games to go before the end of the season, Leeds is still uncertain about its participation in next year’s Premier League. This happens because the team has only 6 wins in 28 games.
The 48 goals conceded raised the alarm for Leeds’ defensive system, and it’s in this aspect that coach Javi Gracia has been trying to focus: his team conceded 8 goals in the last three games.
The last time they played in front of their fans they drew 2-2 with Brighton, in a very open game with many opportunities for both sides. Striker Rodrigo has stood out this season and has already scored 11 goals. In addition to him, midfielder Jack Harrison has been a key player in Leeds’ offensive system, having contributed 6 assists so far.
Why Bet on Nottingham Forest?
Nottingham Forest was in last place in the Premier League for many rounds, but the team’s current position demonstrates that the signings were right and that their criticized approach to the transfer market may be correct.
This improvement, however, can turn into despair again, as the team has just one point more than Everton – the first club in the relegation zone. If they lose to Leeds, Forest could again be among the bottom three Premier League clubs.
Without winning for 5 games, coach Steve Cooper has been making changes in the team, but he still doesn’t seem to have found the ideal squad to win the matches again. Forest has not had the strength to turn the games around or maintain the advantage on the scoreboard. The team’s great hope lies in striker Brennan Johnson, who has already scored 8 goals this season.
Final Betting Analysis: Leeds United vs. Nottingham Forest
Two historic teams of English football, in a dire situation related to the descent, will face, while the error margin is getting smaller every week. With 2 wins in the last 5 games, the Lillywhites look a little better, but the truth is that when they lose, they look awful. Nottingham has been incapable of keeping a clean sheet, since February 5, casually, against Leeds.
However, we don’t consider this a good omen. What kept Forest afloat was their good streak at home, and even that broke. They have been horrible visitors since the beginning of the season and that doesn’t seem like something that will change soon.
Go for a victory for Leeds United, and expect both teams to score, as the visitors aren’t necessarily a goal machine but both teams have leaky defenses.
If you put $100 into Leeds’ win, you could get $82 back for a total payout of $182.
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