Leeds United will look to strengthen their lead at the top when they host Cardiff City for a Championship clash this Saturday.
The hosts are currently leading the Championship chart with a 2-point lead at the top. They have been on an impressive roll, with their unbeaten streak now extended to eleven matches. Leeds dropped their points to Burnley in a goalless draw match last Monday.
Meanwhile, Cardiff has also found its form lately. They are currently sitting four points above the relegation division. Omer Riza’s side picked up an impressive 2-1 win over Derby County last time out and will be heading into this clash on the back of a strong form.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Leeds vs. Cardiff live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this EFL Championship match in the U.S.:
- TV channel: CBS Sports Golazo Network
- Live stream: Paramount+
This game is available for live TV broadcast in the United States on CBS Sports Golazo Network. Streaming options for this game are available on Paramount+, which is currently offering a FREE trial to new members.
What time does Leeds vs. Cardiff kick off?
This EFL Championship clash takes place at Elland Road in Leeds, United Kingdom and kicks off on Saturday, February 1 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Feb 1 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Feb 1 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Feb 1 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Feb 1 | 7:00 a.m. |
Leeds vs. Cardiff lineups, team news
Daniel Farke is likely to field a similar side to what he picked in the draw against Burnley on Monday. Skipper Ethan Ampadu will continue his position in the middle along with Joe Rodon as their star Dutch center-back Pascal Struijk is still recovering from a hamstring injury. They will also miss their striker Patrick Bamford for this match, who will remain sidelined due to his hamstring injur.
Ilia Gruev made his return from his long-term injury for Monday’s clash against Burnley and will continue in the starting lineup, and he is likely to join Ao Tanaka in the midfield. Joel Piroe, the team’s top scorer with 10 goals this season, should remain the leading striker.
Leeds predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Meslier (GK) — Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Byram — Tanaka, Gruev — James, Aaronson, Solomon — Piroe.
Injured: Struijik, Bamford
Suspended: None
The visitors will miss the services of Aaron Ramsey (muscle), Callum O’Dowda (muscle), Isaak Davies (leg), Michael Reindorf (ankle), David Turnbull (hamstring), and Ollie Tanner, who will remain out with their respective injuries.
New signing Sivert Mannsverk will be eager to make his midfield debut, but Riza might choose to stick with Calum Chambers alongside captain Joe Ralls in front of the back four. Callum Robinson will continue to lead the line for Cardiff City.
Cardiff predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Anwick (GK) — Rinomhota, Goutas, Daland, Ng — Ralls, Chambers — El Ghazi, Robertson, Willock — Robinson.
Injured: Ramsey, O’Dowda, Davies, Reindorf, Turnbull, Tanner
Suspended: None
Leeds vs. Cardiff Prediction
Leeds have been showing their phenomenal form of consistency with their unbeaten streak in this tournament. They will be confident of keeping the same momentum for their next match as well when they face Cardiff at Elland Road. Their stellar home track record this season is also one of the things that makes them clear favorites for this match.
Meanwhile, the Bluebirds have regained their form lately, and they would have gained confidence heading into this match, but they are unlikely to beat the hosts at Elland Road.
- Prediction: Leeds 2-0 Cardiff
EFL Championship fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, February 1
- Oxford United vs. Bristol City (7:30 a.m.)
- Plymouth vs. West Bromwich Albion (7:30 a.m.)
- Watford vs. Norwich City (7:30 a.m.)
- Derby County vs. Sheffield United (10:00 a.m.)
- Hull City vs. Stoke City (10:00 a.m.)
- Leeds United vs. Cardiff City (10:00 a.m.)
- Millwall vs. Queens Park Rangers (10:00 a.m.)
- Portsmouth vs. Burnley (10:00 a.m.)
- Sheffield Wednesday vs. Luton Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Swansea City vs. Coventry City (10:00 a.m.)
Monday, February 3
- Middlesbrough vs. Sunderland (3:00 p.m.)
