Leeds United will travel to Ewood Park to face Blackburn Rovers in the Championship on Saturday.
The Whites will be looking to pick up four consecutive wins in the Championship but could face a strong challenge from Blackburn, who won back-to-back games against Cardiff City and Middlesbrough.
The race for automatic promotion is very intense. Sheffield United defeated Sunderland 1-0 on Friday night to move to the top of the table, but Leeds can reclaim the position with a win over Rovers today.
With games coming thick and fast, Daniel Farke could make a few changes to the side from the last game to keep his players fresh and happy.
Junior Firpo is ready to return after completing his three-match suspension, while Farke could make a few changes up front.
Here’s the predicted Leeds XI.
Goalkeeper
Ilan Meslier kept three clean sheets in the last five games, and the Frenchman should continue in goal.
Defence
There are concerns over Firpo’s long-term future at the club. The Spanish defender’s contract at Elland Road expires next summer, and the Whites probably will start planning shortly about how to replace him.
At the moment, he is a key player for Farke’s side and should come in straightaway, with Sam Byram, who picked up an injury in the last game, making way for him.
Pascal Struijk, Joe Rodon and Jayden Bogle are set to retain their places.
Midfield
Joe Rothwell and Ao Tanaka have been superb for Leeds this season, and they should continue as Ethan Ampadu is still not fully fit yet.
Attack
Brenden Aaronson should be doing a lot more in terms of goals and assists, but Farke feels that the USA international is vital to his plans.
Manor Solomon has done well in recent games, but Farke could bring in Dan James, who scored against Luton, in his place to keep the players fresh.
The 27-year-old Wales winger could start at right wing, and this will allow Wilfried Gnonto to move to the other flank.
Joel Piroe scored in the previous game, but Joseph could be given another chance to show his quality.
Predicted Leeds XI v Blackburn: Meslier; Bogle, Struijk, Rodon, Firpo; Rothwell, Tanaka; Aaronson, Gnonto, James, Joseph.
