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Leeds vs Aston Villa: David Prutton delivers prediction and tips first goalscorer
ALBERT ADOMAH will open the scoring for Aston Villa against Leeds United tonight (7.45pm) - but they will fail to pick up all three points.
Leeds vs Aston Villa: Albert Adomah has been backed to scored first
That is according to Sky Sports' Championship expert David Prutton, who believes Villa boss Steve Bruce would settle for a point at Elland Road.
Adomah, 29, has scored five goals in three games for the Villans, who head into the clash in fine form.
Leeds have returned to winning ways after a nightmare run of results but former Whites midfielder Prutton believes they must beat Villa to boost their promotion hopes.
“Now this is a big game to start the weekend, under the lights at Elland Road,” he said.
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Steve Bruce's side are up near where they should be now
“Leeds seem to have turned a corner again lately, despite that loss at Wolves, and could really do with another victory here to put the pressure on those above them, including Aston Villa.
“Steve Bruce's side are up near where they should be now, and will have their sights set on jumping above Sheffield United and, sooner or later, Cardiff.
“I think he'd settle for a draw here, though.
“1-1 with Albert Adomah to score first.”