From now till the end of the season, every game Leeds United play will be crucial. Things have been made more difficult after the results in their last two league games.
Daniel Farke’s men failed to pick up a point in games against Manchester City and Sunderland. In that time, their relegation rivals have closed the gap. Now, the battle at the bottom of the table will only get more intense with the remaining fixtures. Leeds have a difficult stretch of games left, starting with a visit to Crystal Palace this weekend.
| Position | Team | Games | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Leeds United | 29 | 31 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 29 | 29 |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 29 | 28 |
| 18 | West Ham | 29 | 28 |
| 19 | Burnley | 29 | 19 |
| 20 | Wolves | 30 | 16 |
Alan Shearer gives honest Leeds United verdict ahead of Crystal Palace game
The task at hand will be a very difficult one for Leeds United, who have not won any away league game since September. Fortunately for the Whites, Oliver Glasner’s men have won just one of their last eight home games. Former Premier League striker Alan Shearer has shared his thoughts on the game; predicting a draw between both sides.
”Leeds have been dragged into the relegation battle again after their last game against Sunderland – a poor result at home. Crystal Palace are up and down, and it seems to be a bit chaotic at their club. I’m going to go draw.”
Leeds are just three points above the relegation zone, and know that a defeat could well land them back in the relegation zone if results do not go their way.
Daniel Farke can learn from previous away games
Leeds United have not been the best team on the road this season, but their last two games show that they are not that terrible. Despite having just won just one away game all season, the Whites have lost just once in their last seven games away from Elland Road.
| Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 11 |
| Win rate: 75% | Points per game: 2.42 | Goal difference: +16 | |||||
And in their last three games away from home, many felt they could have gotten three points against Everton and Aston Villa. Daniel Farke seems to have found a style that works on the road and Leeds need to do their best to capitalize. This weekend at Selhurst Park has become a game where the club cannot afford to lose, and hopefully the players deliver on Sunday.
