Daniel Farke’s Whites are now on two ‘runs’, one of which is expected to expire soon.
Leeds United’s run is expected to come to an end next week, but Daniel Farke’s side has the best long-term prospects.
Leeds won their sixth Championship title in a row with a remarkable 3-1 comeback victory against visiting Leicester City on Friday night, but their focus now shifts to another FA Cup run.
Farke’s Whites will face Premier League club Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in a fifth-round match on Wednesday night, with bookies betting on Chelsea to advance in 90 minutes.
Mauricio Pochettino’s beaten Carabao Cup finalists are strong odds-on favourites to win in normal time, with the Blues only 4-7.
Leeds can be backed at 11-2 to win at Stamford Bridge, while a draw is available at 18-5 odds. The Whites are 14-5 to win in any format, while the Blues are 2-7.
But, regardless of the outcome at Stamford Bridge, Leeds will begin their Championship promotion push with Saturday’s Yorkshire derby against Huddersfield Town, and the bookmakers are certain the Whites will advance.
Following their win against Leicester on Friday night, Leeds are currently long odds second favorites to go up by no more than 1-4. Despite Friday’s setback, Leicester are 1-25, Ipswich are evens, and Southampton are 6-5.
Leicester is 1-20 in the top-two finish betting, Leeds is 1-2, Ipswich is 9-4, and Southampton is presently 8 points behind.
The Whites are now as short as 4-1 to win the league, while Leicester’s price has dropped to 1-3. Ipswich are 12s, while the Saints are suddenly up to 33s.
