Sunderland are back in first place in the Championship. The hosts have two defeats in the season, but both away. Last round Sunderland beat Derby County at home and returned to the first place. The advantage over the nearest rival is still only one point.
Leeds has only one defeat in the championship, but three draws. Last round, the team barely avoided defeat away to Norwich City. In total, they have gained 15 points in the championship, and the gap from the leader is three points.
The game between the teams will turn out to be persistent and unproductive. In the first priority will be the result, which means that no one should open up from the very beginning of the confrontation. Sunderland’s home games have an average of 2 goals, while Leeds’ away games have an average of 1.5 goals.