Could Tuesday night's penalty shootout defeat to Stoke City in the Carabao Cup be a blessing in disguise?
After all, it means no midweek trek to Crawley and the chance to focus on the league.
That will be a popular opinion If Leeds United can edge the first top of the table clash of the season against a Swansea side with an identical - four wins, one draw - record to Marcelo Bielsa's boys.
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Win, lose or draw?
Leeds to win, which is a 6/10 shot at thepools.com
Who's a good bet for first scorer?
Jack Harrison put in a fine performance off the bench in Tuesday night's penalty shootout defeat to Stoke - and will want to repay the support of fans who cheered his name when he missed to decisive spot-kick. He's a 7/1 first scorer tip, while he's 9/4 to score anytime.
Who's on the naughty step? (first card)
Adam Forshaw has been in the cards this season.
Who's on pens?
Expect Pablo Hernandez to step up if Leeds are awarded a penalty. He's a 5/1 first scorer tip and 8/5 to score anytime.
Will Leeds keep a clean sheet?
Saturday's match will sees the Championship's two leading goalscorers go head-to-head so expect goals from both sides. Both Teams To Score is a very solid 8/11 with thepools.com while Both Teams To Score and Either Team To Win is 7/5.
