Leeds vs Wolves: Lineups, Team News and Prediction

Leeds United, currently positioned 15th in the Premier League table, are set to host bottom-of-the-league Wolverhampton Wanderers at Elland Road on Saturday 18th April, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 PM BST. The Whites will be looking to solidify their position away from the relegation zone, while the visitors are desperate for points to claw their way out of the danger.

Leeds vs Wolves Form

The hosts come into this fixture on the back of a 2-1 defeat away at Manchester United in their last outing in the Premier League. Looking at their last six matches across all competitions, Leeds have had a mixed bag of results, recording two wins, three draws (one of which was an FA Cup victory via penalties), and two losses. Their recent Premier League form sees them ranked 15th in the overall form table, reflecting a struggle for consistent victories, particularly at home where they also sit 15th in the home form standings.

Wolverhampton Wanderers suffered a heavy 4-0 loss away to West Ham in their most recent Premier League match. Their form has been particularly concerning, with the visitors failing to win in 33 of their last 36 Premier League matches. Over their last six games across all competitions, Wolves have managed just one draw and five defeats, including a 1-3 FA Cup loss and a 1-2 league defeat, both against Liverpool. This poor run sees them languishing at 19th in the away form table and their overall form rank is 12th. Adding to their woes, there have been over 2.5 goals scored in their last three Premier League encounters.

Leeds vs Wolves Head to Head

The most recent encounter between these two sides saw Leeds emerge victorious with a convincing 3-1 away win against Wolves in the Premier League back in September 2025.

Historically, Leeds have held the upper hand in recent meetings. Over their last six clashes, the Whites have secured four victories, with one draw and one solitary win for Wolverhampton Wanderers. This includes another high-scoring Premier League fixture earlier in 2023 where Leeds triumphed 4-2 away from home.

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Leeds vs Wolves Probable Lineups

Leeds (3-4-2-1):

Darlow; Bijol, Struijk, Justin; Gudmundsson, Tanaka, Ampadu, Bogle; Aaronson, Okafor; Nmecha

Wolves (3-4-2-1):

Sá; Krejcí, Bueno, Doherty; Bueno, Gomes, Gomes, Tchatchoua; Mané, Bellegarde; Armstrong

Leeds vs Wolves Team News

Leeds will be contending with several absences for this crucial home fixture. Stach and Rodon are both sidelined with injuries and are not expected to return until May. While there is a slight chance of James being available, he remains officially listed as injured.

For Wolverhampton Wanderers, defender Mosquera is unavailable as he serves the first of a two-match ban after accumulating his tenth yellow card of the season. His absence could see Doherty make a rare start in the defensive line. Goalkeeper Johnstone is also a long-term absentee, expected to miss the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury.

Leeds vs Wolves Match Facts

• Wolves have failed to win 33 of their last 36 matches in Premier League.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Wolves's last 3 games in Premier League.

Prediction: Leeds 1-0 Wolves

Leeds took a giant step towards Premier League safety with a recent shock victory at Manchester United, moving them six points clear of the relegation zone. Another win here at Elland Road would all but secure their top-flight status for another season. The Whites possess strengths in attacking set pieces and creating scoring chances, and their tendency to take a lot of shots could prove problematic for a Wolves side that struggles to defend against long shots and has a significant weakness in avoiding individual errors. While Leeds themselves have a weakness in finishing chances, their overall attacking impetus should be enough to break down a struggling Wolves defence.

Wolverhampton Wanderers' mini-revival appears to be over after a heavy defeat, leaving them on the brink of relegation. Their primary strengths lie in protecting a lead and stealing the ball, but given their dire form and struggles to score (with a low-level weakness in finishing scoring chances), securing a lead against Leeds seems a tall order. They are also vulnerable to attacks down the wings and counter-attacks, areas Leeds could exploit. With Wolves failing to win in 33 of their last 36 Premier League matches, the momentum firmly lies with the home side.

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Considering Wolverhampton Wanderers' abysmal away scoring record, managing just seven goals in sixteen Premier League away matches, and their significant weakness in finishing scoring chances, a bet on Leeds to win without conceding appears highly valuable. The home side, despite their own struggles in finishing at times, will be resolute at Elland Road, especially with safety on the line. Given Wolves' long winless streak in the league, a clean sheet for the hosts in a victory is a strong possibility.

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