The feeling among Leeds United fans at the moment is low. Despite beating West Ham, the fanbase watched their side roll over at Brighton and they might not agree with Dietmar Hamann’s prediction.
That is now three losses in four for Leeds. On Sunday, Leeds go to Nottingham Forest after a dismal run of four defeats in five Premier League games, the other being a 3-1 win at winless Wolves in September.
Not only is Leeds’ current form poor, but they face a hugely tough test after the November break. In the space of six weeks, Leeds will face Villa, Man City, Liverpool twice, Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Man United.
A massively tough run of games that Leeds, understandably, are going to struggle to get points from. It means there is huge pressure on Farke and Leeds when they go up against Sean Dyche’s Forest side.
Daniel Farke celebrates after Leeds United beat Everton in the Premier League
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Dietmar Hamann reckons Leeds United will stay up
The poor run of form, the lack of feel-good factor for those connected with Leeds at the moment means Leeds fans are staring at one thing, concerned about the potentially inevitable. Relegation next May.
Yet Dietmar Hamann, who knows Farke well, having watched and analysed his fellow countryman over the years, believes Leeds stay up. Hamann told The Football Blog that he thinks Leeds will avoid the drop.
“Not many promoted teams stayed up in recent years. This year, all three are doing well. I thought they’re the most likely to go down. But Burnley is doing well and Sunderland is doing exceptionally well,” he said.
“It will be a big achievement for any of them to stay up. I think they’ve got a good team. I think he’s got a great chance to keep them up. I think he will keep them up. It will be a great achievement to do so.”
Daniel Farke arrives at Elland Road for a Championship clash between Leeds United and Burnley
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Predicting Leeds United’s next five fixtures ahead of tricky run
Forest becomes a massive game. If Leeds can go into the November break with a result in the bag, having avoided defeat, the feel-good factor will be back and fans will feel they can attack games afterwards.
But going into the break with 11 points from 11 games, ahead of a tough run, is worrying. Farke’s future will also come under the microscope if Leeds lose a fourth game in five. Below, we predict the next five.
Date Opposition Venue Prediction
9 November, 2025 Forest City Ground 1-1 Draw
23 November, 2025 Villa Elland Road 1-1 Draw
29 November, 2025 Man City The Etihad 4-0 Loss
3 December, 2025 Chelsea Elland Road 1-1 Draw
6 December, 2025 Liverpool Elland Road 3-1 Loss
Leeds go into Sunday’s game with a few doubts. Dominic Calvert-Lewin may have a ‘slight injury’ after coming off against Brighton, but Willy Gnonto and Jayden Bogle are expected to be fit for Forest.