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Probable Lineups

Norwich
4-2-3-1
Leeds
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(76) 53 Goals 50 (82)
(52) 33 Assists 45 (57)
(6.5) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
26.5 Average Age 23.5
182.2 Average Height (cm) 183.1
(0.8) 1.2 Shots pg 1.1 (0.9)
(50%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 54% (53%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.9)
(1.3) 1 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship Playoff.

Missing Players

Norwich
Leeds
Player Reason Status Rating
Liam Gibbs Out 6.12
Onel Hernández Out 6.38
Ashley Barnes Out 6.56
Player Reason Status Rating
Pascal Struijk Out 6.85
Daniel James Out 6.99
Patrick Bamford Doubtful 6.54

Team News

Norwich
Leeds
  • With key man Ashley Barnes unavailable, David Wagner faces a selection headache on Sunday afternoon.
  • Against Birmingham, Wagner opted to start Marcelino Nunez further forward with Jacob Sorensen slotting into the base of the midfield.
  • However, following a concerning display in the fixture, the Norwich manager could move Gabriel Sara inside with winger Jonathan Rowe returning to the starting XI out wide.
  • The main topic of contention in the Leeds camp surrounds the availability of attacking trio Crysencio Summerville, Patrick Bamford and Dan James.
  • The former is expected to be fit in time to start here after picking up a knock on the final day, but James is unlikely to feature until the second leg.
  • Expect Daniel Farke to make just one change to the side that faced Southampton in gameweek 46 with Archie Gray replacing Sam Byram at right-back.

Head to Head Stats

Prediction

  • The 2023/24 campaign has been a whirlwind one for David Wagner. The German was nearly fired earlier in the year following a dismal start to the season, but Norwich recovered well to clinch the final playoff spot. Sunday's hosts have little to lose heading into this fixture and in Gabriel Sara and Josh Sargent, have the attacking prowess to hurt Leeds. However, questions remain about the Canaries following a three-match winless run at the end of the regular season.
  • Heading into the final six games of the season, Leeds had all of the momentum and were strong contenders for the Championship title. However, Daniel Farke's side crumbled at the final hurdle, picking up just four points from their final six league outings and ending the year six points behind second-placed Ipswich. They head into the playoffs looking to revive their strong defensive record but will take confidence from a 100% record against Norwich this year.
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Norwich
Leeds
G. Sara 7.42
J. Sargent 7.08
J. Rowe 6.85
C. Summerville 7.62
G. Rutter 7.35
D. James 6.99
J. Sargent 16
G. Sara 13
J. Rowe 12
C. Summerville 20
J. Piroe 14
D. James 13
G. Sara 12
J. Stacey 6
A. Barnes 5
G. Rutter 15
C. Summerville 9
J. Firpo 8

Match Forecast

Leeds will score from a fast break situation  
Leeds will score as a result of individual skill  
Leeds will control the game in the opposition's half  
Norwich will dominate in the air  
Leeds will steal the ball from the opposition often  
Leeds will score from a wingplay situation  
Leeds will score a long shot  
Leeds will score as a result of an opposition error  
Leeds will dominate possession  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.