Leeds United's next five Premier League fixtures predicted: Free signing to fuel surge to safety?

Leeds United have the distraction of their FA Cup tie against Norwich City this weekend, but everybody at the club will remain brutally focused on the battle for Premier League survival.

The Whites have been slowly climbing toward safety over the last few months, but have hit a bump in the road recently with back-to-back 1-0 defeats at home to Manchester City and Sunderland. As a result, the gap between themselves and the bottom three has been closed to just three points.

After hosting Norwich, Daniel Farke’s men have five crucial league matches against Crystal Palace (A), Brentford (H), Manchester United (A), Wolves (H) and Bournemouth (A) to come, which will have a huge say in whether Leeds remain a top-flight outfit or return to the Championship.

With that in mind, we’ve tasked X’s AI chatbot, Grok, with predicting the outcome of those matches to see what position Leeds could be left in.

Leeds United’s next five Premier League matches predicted

Crystal Palace vs Leeds United (Sunday 15 March 2026)

Grok: Leeds head to south London needing to stem recent inconsistencies against a Crystal Palace side that remains unpredictable at home. Palace's physicality could dominate early, but Leeds' midfield tenacity shines through. Anton Stach breaks up play effectively in the centre, winning key duels that allow Ethan Ampadu to push forward. The breakthrough arrives midway through the first half when Dominic Calvert-Lewin rises highest to head in a precise cross from the right flank after a quick counter. Palace respond with pressure but struggle to convert, and Leeds double the lead late on as Brenden Aaronson curls a low shot into the bottom corner from the edge of the area following a clever one-two. A late Palace consolation from a set-piece keeps it nervy, but Leeds hold firm for a valuable away win.

Predicted score: Crystal Palace 1-2 Leeds United (Calvert-Lewin, Aaronson scorers for Leeds)

Leeds United vs Brentford (Saturday 21 March 2026)

Grok: Elland Road should provide a raucous atmosphere as Leeds host a Brentford team flying high in the top half. Brentford's quick transitions test Leeds early, but the home defence, marshalled by Pascal Struijk's aerial dominance, stands tall. The game turns in the second half when Calvert-Lewin latches onto a through ball from Stach and slots calmly past the keeper for the opener. Brentford equalise from a well-worked corner routine, but Leeds regain control as Stach volleys home a clearance that falls kindly after a corner scramble. Late on, a Brentford push leaves gaps, and substitute Wilfried Gnonto races clear to seal it with a composed finish - his first goal of the season. A hard-fought but deserved three points lifts spirits.

Predicted score: Leeds United 3-1 Brentford (Calvert-Lewin, Stach, Gnonto scorers for Leeds)

Manchester United vs Leeds United (Monday 13 April 2026)

Grok: A daunting trip to Old Trafford awaits against Manchester United, who remain firmly in the top-four hunt. United control possession from the off, probing with pace and width, while Leeds stay compact and look to hit on the break. Brenden Aaronson holds the ball up cleverly in midfield, winning fouls and linking play. The deadlock breaks just before half-time as United's high line is exploited — Ampadu intercepts and feeds Aaronson, who drives forward and slots a low finish past the keeper from the edge of the area to send the travelling fans wild. United pile on pressure after the interval and equalise with a powerful header from a whipped cross. The decisive moment arrives late when a quick United counter catches Leeds napping; a clever Bruno Fernandes through ball finds Benjamin Sesko, who slots past the keeper for what proves to be the winner. Despite a Stach long-range effort tipped over in stoppage time, Leeds fall just short in a valiant effort.

Predicted score: Manchester United 2-1 Leeds United (Aaronson scorer for Leeds)

Leeds United vs Wolves (Saturday 18 April 2026)

Grok: With Wolves rooted to the bottom and desperately poor this season - despite recent upturns - this home fixture represents a prime opportunity for Leeds to boost their points tally. The visitors start sluggishly, and Leeds seize control quickly. Calvert-Lewin opens the scoring inside 15 minutes, powering home a header from a pinpoint Noah Okafor delivery following a short corner. The second arrives via a swift move as Stach threads a pass to Aaronson, whose shot is parried only for Calvert-Lewin to follow up and smash into the roof of the net. Wolves offer little threat, and Leeds add gloss late when substitute Lukas Nmecha curls in from distance after intercepting a loose pass. Comfortable and convincing.

Predicted score: Leeds United 3-0 Wolves (Calvert-Lewin x2, Nmecha scorers for Leeds)

AFC Bournemouth vs Leeds United (Saturday 25 April 2026)

Grok: Bournemouth's solid mid-table campaign makes this a stern test on the south coast, where they are tough to break down. Leeds start brightly, pressing high, but Bournemouth's organisation frustrates. The breakthrough comes early in the second half when Anton Stach picks up a loose ball in midfield, surges forward and unleashes a powerful drive from 25 yards that finds the top corner after a deflection off a defender. Bournemouth respond with intensity and level from a deflected Marcus Tavernier shot that loops in. Both sides push for a winner, but a late Bournemouth free-kick clips the bar before Leeds clear. A share of the spoils feels fair after an open, end-to-end contest.

Predicted score: AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Leeds United (Stach scorer for Leeds)

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