Predicted Leeds United side to play Sheffield Wednesday: Bridcutt and Barrow should start

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Here is how we predict Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday will line up this weekend:

To be played on Saturday 25th February 2017 at 12:30. Venue: Elland Road, Leeds

Odds: Leeds 8/5, Draw 21/10, Sheff Wed 15/8

Leeds United welcome Sheffield Wednesday to Elland Road on Saturday lunchtime for their latest Championship clash.

The Whites are having an up-and-down few weeks, losing to Cardiff City before defeating Bristol City only to drop two points away to Ipswich Town last time out.

That still leaves Garry Monk’s side fifth in the table with 58 points from 33 matches, seven clear of seventh-placed Norwich City in the race for promotion.

It could not be any closer between Wednesday and Leeds, with the Owls level on points with Saturday’s opponents, meaning this is very much a six-pointer.

The Leeds players walking a disciplinary tightrope did not get booked against Ipswich, meaning Monk still has most of his first-choice options to pick from.

It would be no surprise to see skipper Liam Bridcutt return to Leeds’ starting line-up for this clash. The question is: does Monk rest Ronaldo Vieira after his below-par outing against Ipswich or drop Eunan O’Kane?

With the teenager needing a rest, it would be no surprise to see Leeds play an experienced midfield duo in a bid to get three points.

With all that in mind here is how we expect Leeds and Wednesday to line up on Saturday: