At Elland Road on 23 November 2025, Leeds United host Aston Villa in a meeting between two sides moving in very different directions. Leeds are slipping dangerously close to the relegation zone, while Villa continue to strengthen their position among the Premier League’s top contenders.
Leeds at Home: Resilient but Under Pressure
Leeds come into the match on the back of four defeats in their last five league games, a run that has dragged them to within a point of the danger zone. Despite this worrying trend, their home form has been more reliable - just one defeat in five games, and even that came narrowly against Tottenham. Elland Road remains their best source of stability, but with confidence fragile and the performances inconsistent, another demanding test arrives at a difficult moment.
Aston Villa’s Momentum Should Not Be Underestimated
Aston Villa look much more assured. Unai Emery’s side dismissed Bournemouth 4–0 in their previous outing and have won five of their last six league matches. Away from home, results have been mixed, but the victory over Tottenham showed they can deliver on the road when needed. One notable trend under Emery is his perfect record against newly promoted sides - he has yet to lose to one since taking charge of Villa, and his team now plays with a clarity and balance that Leeds currently lack.
Prediction: 1–1
Leeds’ fighting spirit at home and Villa’s improving form point towards a competitive encounter. The selection is 1–1, with Leeds likely to rely on their home strength and Villa’s quality giving them enough to respond.
