Leeds United, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town are all feeling the heat as they vie for the top spots in the Championship. The race for automatic promotion seems to be primarily between these three teams in the final stretch of the season.
In their recent matches, all three teams faced opponents they were expected to beat, but nerves seemed to affect their performance. Leeds and Ipswich were held to goalless draws at home, while Leicester suffered a loss to a struggling team.
Currently, Leicester and Ipswich sit in the top two positions with 88 points each, while Leeds trail just one point behind in third. Predicting the outcome has become increasingly difficult due to the unpredictable form of these teams.
Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney, speaking on Sky Sports News, believes Ipswich will edge out Leeds for the second spot behind Leicester. He attributes this prediction to the pressure Leeds faces, particularly at home, and Ipswich’s versatility in their style of play.
Looking at the remaining fixtures, Ipswich seems to have the toughest run-in, facing challenging matches against playoff contenders Hull City and Coventry City. Leeds will need to secure victories against Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough before facing Southampton in their final match. Leicester, with a game in hand, have tough encounters against Southampton, West Brom, and Blackburn, along with away fixtures against Plymouth Argyle and Preston North End.
In summary, the race for promotion in the Championship remains highly uncertain, with each team facing its own challenges in the remaining fixtures.
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