The experts are split on how Leeds United will fare against Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend. A trip to Molineux has all the hallmarks of a relegation six-pointer, with just four points separating the Whites in 19th to 12th-placed Crystal Palace.
Wolves are 13th, with Julen Lopetegui turning the tide on their season since his appointment in November. However, a patchy run of form has resulted in the Wanderers losing three of their last five games - while also beating Tottenham Hotspur.
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It promises to be a nervy occasion at Molineux on Saturday as Leeds aim for a much-needed three points. Ahead of the game, LeedsLive has profiled how the pundits expect Javi Gracia and Co to get on.
Paul Merson
In his SportsKeeda column, Merson predicted disaster for Leeds should they fail to win two out of their next four games. He wrote: “I just can't see Wolves going down - they are a decent team under an experienced manager and I think they should win this game.
“If you look at Leeds - they have Wolves and Arsenal away after which they face Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace at home. Those two games will define their season - if they get two wins, they will survive, else it's curtains for them.”
Prediction: Wolves 2-0 Leeds
Chris Sutton
The BBC pundit also predicted a miserable afternoon for Leeds this weekend. He said: “There were lots of goals the last time these two teams met at Molineux, at the end of last season. I don't see it being quite as thrilling this time, but there is a lot at stake.
“It feels like I say every week with these predictions that Leeds have got some very talented players, but they don't take their chances. I worry about them too. Wolves don't score many goals either but I thought they deserved to get something from their trip to Newcastle last week, and I can see them nicking this one at home.”
Prediction: Wolves 1-0 Leeds
Mark Lawrenson
Perhaps more as a hit and hope rather than expectation, the former Liverpool defender backed Leeds to scrape a much-needed away win. In his column for Paddy Power, Lawrenson wrote: "Both of these struggle to score, though Leeds did get two against Brighton so maybe they’re starting to come into form. I can’t remember the last time Leeds won a game so the law of averages says they must be due one!"
Prediction: Wolves 0-1 Leeds
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