Championship Derby looking to claim cup boost against Premier League outfit
Much-changed Leeds side anticipated for trip to Pride Park
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Leeds will be delighted to have opened an eight-point gap between themselves and the Premier League relegation places after a hectic schedule, and that means manager Daniel Farke is likely to ring the changes for their FA Cup third-round trip to Derby on Sunday.
The Rams are still without their injured top goalscorer Carlton Morris, but a recent home win over promotion-chasing Middlesbrough suggests they can give their visitors a real run for their money.
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Team news
David Ozoh is out for the Rams with a thigh injury alongside leading marksmen Morris, who has not featured since November due to an ankle problem. However, Max Johnston could be involved following a hamstring issue.
Daniel James has been ruled out for Leeds but Sean Longstaff could make the match-day squad. Sam Byram is struggling with a back problem and Jayden Bogle is also doubtful.
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The stats
Both teams have scored in 10 of Leeds’ last 11 matches.
The Yorkshire outfit have not won any of their last eight away games.
There have been at least three goals scored in 10 of Derby’s last 14 games.
The Rams have scored one goal in eight of their last nine matches.
Leeds have lost one of their last nine games against Derby.
Derby have kept two clean sheets in their last 14 matches.
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Prediction
Having gained promotion to the Premier League last season, Leeds boss Daniel Farke will be delighted to see his team eight points clear of the drop zone, but he will be mindful that work still needs to be done to stay in the top flight.
The Christmas and New Year schedule has been gruelling and with the Yorkshire outfit picking themselves up from a 4-3 defeat at Newcastle where they conceded twice in injury time, they are likely to make a host of team changes for the FA Cup third round trip to Derby.
That loss at St James’ Park was the eighth straight occasion that Leeds have failed to win on the road, and that should give Derby plenty of encouragement, even though they are without their top goalscorer Morris.
The Rams will be looking to push towards the play-off places in the second half of the Championship season, and will be hoping for more results like the 1-0 win they posted over promotion-chasing Middlesbrough on New Year’s Day.
However, we can expect an open game and with both teams scoring in 10 of Leeds’ last 11 matches and in 12 of Derby’s previous 14, the net should bulge at both ends.
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