Having lost just three of their last 15 Premier League matches, Leeds have established some daylight between themselves and the bottom three, sitting six points clear of the drop.

Their home form has been a key reason for that, as Daniel Farke’s men boast the record of six wins, four draws, and four losses from their 14 matches at Elland Road this term. One of those defeats came on Saturday evening, but Leeds were competitive against Man City and were unfortunate to be beaten 1-0. 

Sunderland are doing better than Leeds in terms of league position, but their performances have been a lot more inconsistent recently. They were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth at the weekend, making it four league games without a win for the Black Cats.

Sunderland have struggled on their travels this season, and have only won three of their 14 matches.

Sunderland have been much better at the Stadium of Light, but they were fortunate to come away with a point when they faced Leeds back in December. The visitors managed 17 shots worth 2.17 xG, while Sunderland recorded just eight shots worth 0.7 xG in return. 

After Simon Adingra scored in the 28th minute, Sunderland were quite passive in their approach, which allowed Leeds to dominate. The visitors managed nine corners to Sunderland’s three, but just lacked ruthlessness in the final third to score the decisive goal. 

Leeds tend to perform better when they play in front of a home crowd, and they will be hoping for a better result on Tuesday night. They are averaging 4.36 corners per game in the Premier League this season, rising to 5.29 when playing at Elland Road, and this selection has landed in six of their last seven home outings.

Leeds registered nine corners in the reverse fixture, and they should be able to carve out chances once again here.

Sunderland are conceding on average 5.0 corners per game in the Premier League this season, rising slightly to 5.36 when playing away. They haven’t been able to exert as much control on their travels, and Sunderland have a tendency to sit deep, which can allow their opponents to dominate proceedings. 

Pascal Struijk will be Leeds’ primary set-piece threat, and he should have numerous opportunities to get into the box here. He failed to register a shot in the reverse, but his data at home is much more appealing.

The Dutchman is averaging 0.72 shots per 90 when playing away in the league this season, increasing significantly to 1.15 at Elland Road. He has landed this bet in ten out of 13 appearances overall.

With Reinildo and Dennis Cirkin out injured, Trai Hume was forced to deputise at left back against Bournemouth at the weekend, with Lutsharel Geertruida filling in at right back. Considering Hume played on the opposite side to where he has featured for most of the season, he did well on the defensive front. 

If Hume starts on the left again, he should find duels against Jayden Bogle and James Justin for Leeds on Tuesday night. The former is averaging 0.98 fouls drawn per 90 this season, and the latter is at 1.85 fouls drawn per 90. Both players see plenty of the ball for Leeds on the flank and are adept at drawing contact. 

Hume could have his hands full dealing with the pair, and he was carded in the reverse fixture, having accrued three fouls in total. The fullback has landed this selection in eight of his last eleven Premier League starts.