Mark Lawrenson reveals why he's backing Leeds United to BEAT Sheffield United this weekend
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Writing for BBC Sport, pundit Mark Lawrenson cast his weekly top tier scoreline predictions, and opted for a narrow 2-1 win for Marcelo Bielsa's recently-promoted side.
Justifying his pick, Lawro claimed: "Leeds are up and running points-wise after seeing off Fulham last week and I think this will be another rock-and-roll type game with lots of chances, and lots of tackling too.
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Hide Ad"Both teams like to get stuck in, and this is going to be a good game to watch. Sheffield United have no goals or points so far, but I think they will at least put the first part of that problem right in this game."
Meanwhile, Lawrenson's sparring partner for the week, singer-songwriter Declan McKenna, opted for a 3-2 Leeds win, and said: "It's going to be interesting to see how things pan out for Leeds this season. They will surprise a few people."
The last time the two sides met, back in March last year, the Blades secured a 1-0 win at Elland Road courtesy of Chris Basham's second-half goal, which proved to be a pivotal moment in Wilder's side's eventual promotion back to the top tier.
Leeds have won just two of the last ten meetings between the Yorkshire rivals, in a record stretching all the way back to 2004.