Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(22) 13 Goals 2 (12)
(18) 9 Assists 3 (5)
(6.7) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.4 (6.4)
24.5 Average Age 26.1
184.3 Average Height (cm) 182
(1.2) 1.2 Shots pg 0.8 (0.8)
(48%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 50% (48%)
(0.6) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(1.5) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Leeds
Portsmouth
No missing players.
Player Reason Status Rating
Regan Poole Out 6.42
Tom McIntyre Out 6.71
Jacob Farrell Out 7.17
Colby Bishop Out N/A
Josh Murphy Doubtful 6.52

Team News

Leeds
Portsmouth
  • Daniel Farke's squad is fully fit heading into their first league game of the season.
  • Most of Leeds' starting XI looks nailed down, but Farke still has a decision to make up top with Joel Piroe, Willy Gnonto and Patrick Bamford all contenders for one starting berth.
  • John Mousinho is facing a baptism of fire in the Championship. He has at least four confirmed absentees, while Josh Murphy's involvement will go down to the wire.
  • Matt Ritchie and Andre Dozzell are unlikely to feature on the opening weekend of the season.

Prediction

  • Leeds missed out on promotion via the play-offs last season following an underwhelming final performance against Southampton, but the Whites now head into the 2024/25 campaign as the title favourites.
  • Daniel Farke has kept together the majority of last season's starting XI, and so the home side should be a threat from the offset.
  • Portsmouth were the class of the division in League One last season as they stormed to the title, but there is some concern in the away camp heading into the season opener.
  • Pompey are still extremely light at the back and with a considerable squad turnover underway, there are fears that John Mousinho's men will need time to adapt to life in the second tier.
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User Predictions

Comments (10)

 
  • Portsmouth have had their referee protection game but next game they don’t. Did the job, Leeds don’t get three … keep them in Championship,

  • Leeds dominated possession and shots but their defence was poor.

  • Mateo Joseph TSA +140

  • Spaniard Mateo Joseph to score anytime @ 2.45 Odds (If he starts the game).

  • @Marbella He starts :)

  • @Marbella Sucks their CB takes the pens lmfao

  • DRAW

  • Leeds 2-0

  • 8 of the 11 players who started for Leeds in their championship play off final defeat against Southampton in May remain at the club.

  • Leeds should win most games this year, but they are robbed of more than their fair share of goals and possible free kicks and penalties by very poor referees. I’m. Retain the EFL will continue to point those less than competent officials in their direction, home or away to keep a huge club in the Championship with the rest of us.