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Leeds United leads the EFL Championship, facing Watford, while Derby struggles and Burnley aims for promotion.

Leeds United continues to dominate the EFL Championship, sitting at the top of the table with an impressive undefeated streak of 13 league matches, including nine victories. Their defensive prowess is evident, having secured five consecutive clean sheets, and they are poised to face Watford on February 11, 2025, with a predicted score of 2-0 in their favor. Watford, struggling with four consecutive home defeats, has slipped out of playoff contention, making this match crucial for both teams.

In another key matchup, Derby County is in turmoil after parting ways with head coach Paul Warne, suffering eight consecutive losses and currently sitting just below the relegation line. Oxford United, now under the guidance of Gary Rowett, recently faced a setback with a 1-0 loss to Burnley but Rowett`s prior success earned him the Championship Manager of the Month award.

Burnley, ranked third, is just three points shy of automatic promotion and boasts the league`s best defensive record, remaining unbeaten in their last 20 matches. They will take on Hull City, who are precariously positioned just above the drop zone. Meanwhile, Sunderland, in fourth place, is riding a wave of momentum, remaining unbeaten in their last seven fixtures as they prepare to face Luton Town, who have not won in nine games.

Sheffield United, closely trailing the leaders, has won five of their last six matches and will face a struggling Middlesbrough side missing their top scorer, Emmanuel Latte Lath. The competition for promotion is heating up as Leeds United, Sheffield United, Burnley, and Sunderland all vie for top positions in the Championship.

EFL Championship
playoff contention

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