Championship 2024-2025: Watford-Leeds, the likely lineups

Watford-Leeds, the probable formations

Leeds United, current leaders in the Championship, aim to extend their winning streak in Tuesday’s match against Watford. The Whites lead the standings by two points over Sheffield United, while the tenth-ranked Hornets are just three points off the playoff zone and are looking for a positive result to stay in the running for a place in the top six.

Watford will face several absences in the challenge against Leeds United, with Kwadwo Baah, Pierre Dwomoh and Daniel Bachmann unavailable. The Hornets però will be able to count on the return of Vakoun Bayo, who returns after his disqualification against Sunderland. In attack, there will beà again space from the first minute for Giorgi Chakvetadze on the three-quarter together with Kayembe and Sissoko, behind center forward Bayo.

Joel Piroe, scorer of 13 goals in the season, will lead the Leeds attack on the other side, with Aaronson, James and Solomon behind him ready to support him and create dangerous chances. In defense, Bogle and Firpo will act on the full-backs, while Rodon and Ampadu will be the center-backs. 

Probable lineups

Watford (4-2-3-1): Selvik; Andrews, Abankwah, Pollock, Larouci; Louza, Dele-Bashiru; Sissoko, Kayembe, Chakvetadze; Bayo. Coach: Cleverley.

Leeds (4-2-3-1): Meslier; Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo; Tanaka, Gruev; James, Aaronson, Solomon; Piroe. Coach: Farke.