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Probable Lineups

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

(82) 57 Goals 53 (76)
(57) 47 Assists 33 (52)
(6.6) 6.9 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.5)
24.2 Average Age 26.5
182.9 Average Height (cm) 182.2
(0.9) 1.2 Shots pg 1.2 (0.8)
(53%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 54% (50%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship Playoff.

Missing Players

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

Team News

Leeds
Norwich
  • Daniel Farke could opt for a more attacking configuration in front of the Elland Road crowd with Daniel James and Joel Piroe both in contention for starts.
  • Centre-back Pascal Struijk and striker Patrick Bamford will both miss out when Leeds take on Norwich on Thursday night.
  • Norwich's starting XI should remain relatively untouched on Thursday, but David Wagner may make a change at left-back with Sam McCallum replacing Dimitris Giannoulis.
  • Liam Gibbs, Onel Hernandez and Ashley Barnes are all confirmed absentees for the Canaries.

Head to Head Stats

Prediction

  • Leeds looked relatively unchallenged by a tame Norwich attack in the first leg of this play-off semi-final clash, but Daniel Farke's tactical experimentation didn't pay dividends in the other half of the pitch.
  • Elland Road was a fortress for the first 21 league games of the 2023/24 campaign and the Whites went unbeaten there during this period, but home defeats against Blackburn and Southampton to round off the campaign will be a cause for concern heading into this fixture.
  • Norwich found the target with just one of their shots at Carrow Road on Sunday, but David Wagner will be largely content to take the game to Elland Road with the scoreline level.
  • The Canaries continue to miss the talismanic Ashley Barnes, so the impetus will be on the likes of Gabriel Sara and Jonathan Rowe to win this game with a moment of magic. For the visitors, keeping the scoreline as low as possible will be the key to advancing to Wembley.
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Leeds
Norwich
C. Summerville 7.62
G. Rutter 7.35
D. James 6.99
G. Sara 7.42
J. Sargent 7.08
J. Rowe 6.85
C. Summerville 20
J. Piroe 14
D. James 13
J. Sargent 16
G. Sara 13
J. Rowe 12
G. Rutter 15
C. Summerville 9
J. Firpo 8
G. Sara 12
J. Stacey 6
A. Barnes 5

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  
Leeds will score as a result of an opposition error  
Leeds will score from a wingplay situation  
Leeds will score a long shot  
Leeds will steal the ball from the opposition often  
Norwich will dominate in the air  
Leeds will dominate possession  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characteristics.