Leeds United are facing a tough challenge as they gear up to take on Aston Villa at Elland Road on Sunday. With their manager Daniel Farke under pressure due to recent setbacks, Leeds will be looking to turn their fortunes around against a formidable Aston Villa side managed by Unai Emery in the upcoming Premier League clash.

Having suffered consecutive defeats, including a 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest in their last match before the international break, Leeds will be eager to secure a victory and climb up the league standings. However, facing an in-form Aston Villa team poses a significant challenge for Farke’s men.

Aston Villa, who have been enjoying a strong run of form, will be looking to continue their winning streak and provide tough competition for Leeds United at Elland Road. The Opta supercomputer has tipped Villa with a 55% chance of securing an away victory, while Leeds are given a 22.8% chance of winning at home, with a draw being slightly less likely at 22.2%.

In order to exploit Aston Villa’s vulnerabilities, Leeds will need to focus on disrupting Villa’s slow build-up play from the back and capitalizing on defensive weaknesses. Emery’s side has shown strengths in seizing opportunities quickly, but they may struggle against a disciplined defensive setup from Leeds. Players like Dominic Calvert-Lewin could pose a threat to Villa’s defense, especially against players like Pau Torres, with his physicality potentially causing problems for the away side.

Farke and his team will need to come up with a strategic approach to navigate the challenges posed by a strong Aston Villa side and secure a crucial win to ease the pressure on the manager and boost the team’s morale for the upcoming fixtures.