Leicester City v Leeds United - key battle, Foxes dangerman and Graham Smyth's prediction

Here, Yorkshire Evening Post chief Whites writer Graham Smyth takes us through his preview ahead of the King Power stadium meeting...

Key battle - midfield

Leeds United go into another game knowing that control will be crucial.

At home against Leicester, when Leeds turned the ball over they were hit, ruthlessly, on the counter attack. In recent games midfield creativity and midfield solidity have both been issues.

Whether Marcelo Bielsa brings Mateusz Klich back in or sticks with Stuart Dallas, Leeds must not lose the ball sloppily and must be quick to clamp down on the hosts out of possession, preferably high up the pitch.

Leicester City's key man

Leicester are a team in form and Maddison is a man in form. The attacking midfielder has three goals and an assist in his last five games.

His late runs into the box and an ability to pop up in space make him a dangerous player, and he’s added consistency to the work ethic and enthusiasm Brendan Rodgers has raved about.

Graham Smyth's verdict

Leeds might be back to winning ways but you still couldn’t say they were back in form.

Leeds need Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo to have a lot of influence and help keep play in the right area of the pitch.

If they’ve learned the lessons from the first meeting, they’ll stand a chance of a result but Leicester are flying. It’s difficult to see a Leeds win, a draw would be a great result but a 2-0 defeat would not be a surprise.