Aston Villa are unbeaten in five encounters with Leeds, their longest sequence since 1998, with the Whites also failing to win any of their last five home games against the Villans.
The last time these two met at Elland Road, Jesse Marsch and Steven Gerrard were the managers, while Philippe Coutinho, Ashley Young and Tyler Adams are among the forgotten figures who started.
Leeds vs Aston Villa preview
Can Leeds United claim three precious points in the battle against the drop? Rewind to Friday 24 October, Daniel Farke's team have just beaten West Ham 2-1 at a raucous Elland Road, thanks to early goals from Brenden Aaronson and then Joe Rodon. This win meant that the Whites had won three of their opening nine games, and were sitting comfortably clear of the relegation zone.
Fast-forward back to present day, that is not exactly the case anymore. Since, Leeds have suffered successive away defeats, beaten by Brighton and Nottingham Forest, shipping three goals both times. Most recently, despite taking an early lead through Lukas Nmecha, they were defeated 3-1 at the City Ground, conceding twice late on. This means that the Whites are 16th, just one point clear of danger, and with a nightmarish fixture list to come, given that their next three opponents are Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool. So, can Farke's side claim three precious points here?
As for Aston Villa, they might just have started to click into gear. A fortnight ago, Unai Emery's team crushed Bournemouth 4-0 at Villa Park. Emi Buendía broke the deadlock with a vicious free-kick, before Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley and Donyell Malen were also on target, while Emi Martínez crucially saved a spot-kick with the score still only 2-0.
This means that the Villans have now won five of their last six Premier League matches, their sole defeat since August coming at Anfield against champions Liverpool. All of this has propelled Emery's team up to sixth, quietening much of the negativity that surrounded the club earlier in the campaign. So, can Villa add to Leeds' doom and gloom at Elland Road come Sunday afternoon?
Leeds United vs Aston Villa head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 106.
- Leeds United Wins: 32. Draws: 32. Aston Villa Wins: 42.
Leeds team news
Daniel Farke appears to have a clean bill of health, with captain Ethan Ampadu more well-rested than forecast, having sat out Wales' demolition of North Macedonia in mid-week due to a suspension.
Meantime, there is optimism that star winger Wilfried Gnonto could feature for the first time since 13 September having recovered from a calf injury, but Brendan Aaronson and Noah Okafor may keep their places from the start.
Leeds United predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (4-3-3): Perri; Bogle, Bijol, Rodon, Gudmundsson; Ampadu, Longstaff, Stach; Aaronson, Okafor, Calvert-Lewin.
Leeds player to watch vs Aston Villa
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has only scored once for Leeds to date, but has netted in three of his last eight appearances against Aston Villa.
Aston Villa team news
Unai Emery is without Tyrone Mings but Youri Tielemans is back, coming off the bench against both Maccabi Tel Aviv and Bournemouth, having sat out the previous ten fixtures due to a calf issue.
Elsewhere, John McGinn will be on cloud nine, having played a starring role in helping Scotland qualify for a first World Cup since 1998. In contrast, Ollie Watkins did not go away with England due to a knock, but is expected to be raring to go here, very much well-rested.
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Leeds United: (4-3-3): Martínez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Onana, Kamara, McGinn; Buendía, Rogers, Watkins.
Aston Villa player to watch vs Leeds
Emi Buendía's scrumptious free-kick against Bournemouth was his fourth goal of the season, as his revival continues. The Argentine international was on target the last time Aston Villa met Leeds, a 2-1 victory in January 2023, so will he repeat that feat in West Yorkshire?
Leeds United vs Aston Villa prediction
This clash could go either-way, but we're forecasting something of an upset, backing Leeds to make home advantage count, despite Aston Villa's recent resurgence: Leeds United 2-1 Aston Villa.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Leeds vs Aston Villa in the Premier League?
Leeds United vs Aston Villa takes place on Sunday 23 November 2025, with kick off at 14:00 (GMT), 9:00 (ET) & 6:00 (PT).