Former Leeds United striker Alan Smith has revealed his verdict on the Championship. The Whites are now second in the table after seven straight league wins and their winning run was extended with a 4-0 away win over Swansea City on Tuesday night.The Whites have managed to chase down Ipswich Town and Southampton in recent weeks, although the two teams below have games in hand at this stage. There is likely to be plenty of drama left in the battle for second place, with leaders Leicester City on course for promotion and a potential points record..
Meanwhile, former Whites boss Smith has released his prediction for the top two competitions, with Leeds and Southampton now the two favourites. “I think they (Leeds) will automatically go up and they are really consistent,” Smith told BritishGambler.co.uk..
I feel as though Leicester will win it and after the great start, they’ll probably run away with it, and then it will be Leeds and Southampton just because of the squad depth. Ipswich have been fantastic but it’s just the size of the Leeds and Southampton squads. I think Leeds have a better equipped squad now than when they were in the Premier League last year. When you look through the dynamic of players in the right places and overall squad depth, I think they’re better equipped to go up and stay up than they were previously
“I feel like Leeds’ home form – unbeaten at home all season – can carry them through. If you win your home games, you don’t even need to win away. Draws away and getting a point is always a good result, especially in that league.”
Leeds still have to face Southampton, but not until the final day of the season, potentially setting up a huge climax to the top two race. If the Saints win their game in hand, they will go back above Leeds, while if Ipswich win each of their games in hand, they will move level with Farke’s men but with an inferior goal differenc
