Published on: Feb 27, 2021 2:00 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 26, 2021 9:12 pm IST
LU vs AVL Dream11: With the English Premier League heading towards the business end, it will be Leeds United that plays hst to Aston Villa up next at Elland Road up next. Talking about the standings, Leeds United are currently in at the 10th spot with 35 points on board. They have been one of the most exciting teams to watch in the league, but have also been on the receiving end of a few defeats in the process. Bielsa’s men did manage to register a comprehensive 3-0 win over Southampton and will be keen on building onto that. Meanwhile, Aston Villa are at the 8th spot with 36 points to their names. They too have been resilient on certain occasions and could give Leeds a run for their money. With that being said, here is the LU vs AVL Dream 11 Prediction for the upcoming fixture.
Date: 27 February, Saturday Kick-Off: 11:00 PM (IST) Venue: Elland Road Premier League Points Table Standings: Leeds United are in at the 10th spot with 35 points, while, Aston Villa are in at 8th with 36 points.
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Recent Form Leeds United: LWLLW
Aston Villa: WLWDL
Head to Head From the last six meetings between the two sides, it’s Leeds who have had the edge with two wins in contrast to Aston Villa’s one win. Three games have ended on level terms as well.
LU vs AVL Prediction LU vs AVL Starting XI
Leeds United News Injury Report and Unavailability: Robin Koch, Rodrigo, Gaetano Berardi, Kalvin Phillips and Ian Poveda Ocampo are ruled out due to injuries.
Expected Changes: Illan Meslier should be starting in at goal, while, Alioski, Cooper, Llorente and Ayling could line up in defence. Harrison, Dallas, Strujk and Raphina should feature in the midfield region. Roberts and Bamford are in contention to lead the offence.
Leeds United Starting XI (likely) Meslier Alioski Cooper Llorente Ayling Harrison Dallas Strujk Raphina Roberts Bamford
Aston Villa News Injury Report and Unavailability: Kortney Hause, Matthew Cash and Jack Grealish are on the sidelines due to injury.
Expected Changes: Emiliano Martinez shouldbe starting in at goal, while, Ahmed Mohamady, Konsa, Tyrone Mings and Matt Targett could line up in defence. Douglas Luiz, Nakamba and John McGinn should occupy the midfield region. Bertrand Traore, Ollie Watkins and Trezeguet are expected to be the front three. They can be added to the LU vs AVL Dream 11 Prediction side.
Aston Villa Starting XI (likely) Martinez Mohamady Mings Konsa Targett Luiz Nakamba McGinn Traore Watkins Trezeguet
LU vs AVL Today Match Prediction: Who will win LU vs AVL Dream11 Match today Though Aston Villa have impressed on certain occasions, them being without Jack Grealish can cause them further problems. Leeds United can take advantage of that and do have ample quality in their locker to get the win here as per the LU vs AVL Today Match Prediction odds.
Captain Options Patrick Bamford can play a pivotal role in the forward line for Leeds United. Bamford has 13 goals and five assists from 25 appearances in the league this season.
Ollie Watkins can pack a punch in the attacking front for Aston Villa. Watkins has bagged 10 goals and two assists from 23 appearances in the league this season.
Differential Picks Raphina has been one of the standouts in midfield for Leeds United. The 24-year-old has five goals and five assists from 20 appearances in the league this season.
John McGin has a goal and four assists from 22 appearances in the league this season for Aston Villa. He can be added to the LU vs AVL Dream11 Team.
LU vs AVL Dream11 Teams Goalkeeper- E Martinez Defenders- T Mings, M Targett, L Ayling, L Cooper Midfielders- J McGinn, Raphinha (vc), J Harrison Forwards- O Watkins, B Traore, P Bamford (c)