Derby vs Leeds Preview & Prediction | 2025-26 English FA Cup | Third Round
by Alex Lawes ·
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This one has the potential to be a mini upset in the third round of the FA Cup this weekend as Championship side Derby County welcome Leeds United to Pride Park.
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Derby vs Leeds prediction
John Eustace’s Derby County come into this one on the back of a 2-1 defeat at home to Wrexham at Pride Park last weekend. The Rams started the season poorly but have steadily improved as the season has gone on. They do sit firmly ensconced in the middle-of-the-table in the second division.
They now face a Leeds United side that, coached by Daniel Farke, have surpassed expectations with a quite a reasonable and competitive run of form in the Premier League. The Yorkshire outfit did, though, most recently suffer a frustrating 4-3 loss to Newcastle United having been 3-2 up when heading into second-half stoppage-time.
Leeds will still be completely prioritising Premier League survival and so heavy rotation iso be expected. Siding with Derby, therefore, would seem the way to go for this one.
Derby vs Leeds tip: Double chance – Derby to win or draw
