Leeds v West Brom

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Leeds United have made a mixed start to the new English season as they've drawn, won and lost in their opening three games of the new term in all competitions and the Yorkshire club now need to adjust quickly to the rigours of the Championship following last season's relegation from the Premier League.

An opening day 2-2 draw with Cardiff City at Elland Road was disappointing but it could have been a whole lot worse for Daniel Farke's side as the hosts found themselves 2-0 down to their Welsh visitors after just 40 minutes but goals from Cooper and Summerville, the latter in stoppage time, saw Leeds rescue a point.

A 2-1 home win against League One side Shrewsbury Town in the League Cup has given Leeds United their first win of the new season but their joy quickly evaporated when they suffered a 1-0 defeat away from home at Birmingham City last Saturday, so the hosts know they need to gain a positive result against West Brom on Friday night.

This may be easier said than done though for Farke's side as Leeds have collected just one win from their last eight home games overall, but goals look set to feature as six of these eight home games have also produced three goals or more.

West Brom finally got off the mark in the Championship last weekend when they secured all three points with a 3-2 home win against Swansea City which would have been a welcome relief for Baggies fans after seeing their side lose their opening two games of the season on the trot.

The west midlands club had been handed a 2-1 defeat away from home at Blackburn Rovers (despite leading 1-0) and were then bundled out of the League Cup in the 1st round by fellow Championship counterparts, Stoke City, losing 2-1 away from home at the bet365 Stadium, so the visitors will feel better about themselves ahead of this trip to Yorkshire on Friday night.

Interestingly, goals have also been flowing where West Brom have been concerned in recent times as six of The Baggies' last eight matches overall have produced Over 2.5 goals so the goals market looks the safest option ahead of this upcoming clash at Elland Road.

Leeds United v West Brom Verdict

Elland Road has certainly been one of the grounds that has produced a number of goals in recent times as eight of Leeds United's last 10 home games have produced three goals or more, while seven of West Brom's last 10 away games have also seen three goals more scored on their travels.

Previous meetings between these two teams have also produced goals as seven of the last nine encounters have seen Over 2.5 goals scored.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals @ 2.00 Other side bets worth considering:

West Brom win @ 3.60

Correct score: West Brom 2-1 @ 12.00