Predicted Leeds side to play Derby: Youngster’s first league start this season

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Here is how we predict Leeds United and Derby County will line up this week:

To be played on Friday 13th January 2017 at 19:45. Venue: Elland Road, Leeds

Odds: Leeds 6/4, Draw 11/5, Derby 7/4

Leeds United welcome Derby County to Elland Road on Friday evening for their latest Championship clash.

The Whites last played on Monday as they narrowly defeated Cambridge United 2-1 in the FA Cup, so expect a few changes for this vital league encounter.

Leeds are currently flying high in the Championship, fifth in the table with just a point separating them from third-placed Reading.

In contrast Derby are seventh, two points outside the play-off places with plenty of football still to be played.

Leeds could be struggling for numbers at the back with Pontus Jansson and Liam Cooper unavailable, so young right-back Lewie Coyle could make his first league start of the season with Luke Ayling switching to the centre alongside Kyle Bartley.

Whatever Leeds manager Garry Monk decides, he has the strength in depth to still put out a side capable of taking all three points against the Rams.