Leeds United's home match against Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road in the Championship on Wednesday could be the catalyst for both to push for promotion to the Premier League.

Leeds United:

Leeds United will aim to extend their lead at the top of the Championship when they host Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road on Wednesday. The Peacocks come into the match with a 1-0 victory over Derby County on Sunday, thanks to a late goal from Brenden Aaronson, and have now won four of their last five games, building momentum towards automatic promotion. Leeds' offensive strength is clear, having scored 44 goals, the most in the league, while their defense is also solid, conceding just 15 goals – the third-best defensive record. Their home form has been exceptional, winning their last nine matches at Elland Road and keeping seven clean sheets in that run. However, Leeds will be wary of Blackburn after their 1-0 defeat to them in late November, where they struggled to create chances. With key players like Ilia Gruev sidelined, manager Daniel Farke will rely on Ethan Ampadu and Ao Tanaka in midfield, while his attacking options are bolstered by Dan James and Wilfried Gnonto.

Blackburn Rovers:

Blackburn Rovers, sitting in fifth place with 38 points, are struggling with consistency, having lost 1-0 to Hull City on December 29 despite creating several chances. Their form has been hit or miss, and they have the fewest goals among the top 12 teams, having netted just 27. Manager John Eustace expressed frustration over his team’s lack of clinical finishing after the Hull loss, knowing that their limited chances in games mean they must be more ruthless in front of goal. On the road, Blackburn have been more solid recently, winning their previous four away games before the loss to Millwall. However, they face a tough test against a high-flying Leeds side. Injuries to key players, including forwards Arnor Sigurdsson and Zak Gilsenan, will force Blackburn to field a makeshift attack, with Tyrhys Dolan, Todd Cantwell, and Ryan Hedges expected to lead the line. The absence of several defenders due to injury further complicates their challenge, as Blackburn will be up against a potent Leeds attack.

Prediction：Saudi Arabia

Leeds vs Blackburn stream and TV listing

Great Britain：Sky Sports+

Ireland Republic：Sky Sports+

International：Score808 808bal