Leeds v Wolves predictions: Depleted duo unlikely to serve up a classic

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Leeds v Wolves in the Premier League on Saturday.

When to bet

By 3pm Saturday

Best bet

Under 2.5 goals
1pt 4-5 bet365, BoyleSports

Team news

Leeds
It will be months before there’s a return for Stuart Dallas, while Junior Firpo, Adam Forshaw, Luke Ayling and Luis Sinisterra could also miss out. Liam Cooper has an Achilles issue while Dan James is suspended.

Wolves
Raul Jimenez, Nelson Semedo and Adama Traore are all expected to miss out for the visitors while Portuguese winger Chiquinho is a long-term absentee. Morgan Gibbs-White is expected to play despite uncertainty over his and Conor Coady's futures.

Match preview

Key injuries and suspensions mean Leeds and Wolves are embarking on the new season looking severely depleted, and that may enhance the chances of a low-scoring opener at Elland Road.

Games short on goals are something Wolves supporters have been accustomed to as only 14 of their 38 games last season rewarded backers of over 2.5 goals.

Despite finishing tenth in the Premier League, Wolves managed just 38 goals in as many games. Only relegated sides Burnley, Watford and Norwich scored fewer.

Throw in injuries to the focal point of their attack Raul Jimenez and powerful winger Adama Traore, and it's clear they are lacking firepower for their visit to Yorkshire.

The problem for Leeds, however, is that Wolves are extremely gritty and appear to have mastered the art of grinding out results, highlighted by the fact that they conceded only 43 goals last term.

With Leeds also nursing a few knocks and having seen big changes to their squad over the summer, they may too have to settle for a slow-burner.

Key stat

Three of the last four Premier League meetings between these teams have featured under 2.5 goals.

Inside info

Leeds

Penalty taker Patrick Bamford
Assist ace Patrick Bamford
Set-piece aerial threat Diego Llorente
Card magnet Rodrigo

Wolves

Penalty taker Ruben Neves/Pedro Neto
Assist ace Daniel Podence
Set-piece aerial threat Nathan Collins
Card magnet Ruben Neves

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