Leeds United is gearing up for an important match against Sunderland, marking their final game of 2025. The team has had a strong December, earning eight points from four matches, highlighted by a recent victory over Crystal Palace with a score of 4-1. Here’s a look at Leeds United’s predicted lineup for the match against Sunderland.
Leeds United Predicted Lineup vs Sunderland – Can the Team Maintain an Unbeaten Streak?
Recent Lineup Overview
Goalkeeper Lucas Perri was nearly on track for his third clean sheet this season but conceded a penalty late in the game against Palace. He did, however, make a crucial save earlier on. Leeds’ strong defense, featuring Joe Rodon, Pascal Struijk, and Jaka Bijol, effectively kept Palace’s attackers at bay.
At wing-back, Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson are key players. However, the busy schedule around the New Year could allow summer signing James Justin to get more playing time. Justin has played just 167 minutes this season since his £10 million transfer.
In midfield, Ethan Ampadu partnered with Anton Stach and Brenden Aaronson, who provided creative support. Ampadu stood out, making significant contributions and notching his first Premier League goal after 41 appearances.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored twice against Palace, bringing his total to six goals in five games. He was supported by Noah Okafor, known for his speed and ability to threaten on counter-attacks.
Recent Performance and Strategy
Manager Daniel Farke displayed strategic flexibility against Palace, using formations of either 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 as needed. This adaptability was evident with Aaronson’s shifting roles and Okafor’s movement, creating challenges for the Palace defense.
Leeds excelled at set pieces, with all four goals coming from dead-ball situations, including two from Ampadu’s long throws. Stach also contributed with dangerous corners and scored directly from a free kick late in the match.
Injury Updates
Farke confirmed that Sean Longstaff and Daniel James will not be available for the match against Sunderland. There is a chance that Lukas Nmecha could make a return, but he may start on the bench as he has just resumed training.
Predicted Lineup for Leeds
GK: Lucas Perri
CB: Joe Rodon
CB: Jaka Bijol
CB: Pascal Struijk
RWB: Jayden Bogle
LWB: Gabriel Gudmundsson
CM: Ethan Ampadu
CM: Ao Tanaka
CM: Anton Stach
ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin
ST: Noah Okafor
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