Another reverse against Boro could have El Tel's team looking precariously over their shoulders. Victories for Bolton and West Ham would leave them just 5 points off the drop zone.
Leeds do have history on their side, Boro have only won twice at Elland Road in the last 40 years, the most recent being 7 years ago when an early Graham Kavanagh penalty secured the points for Boro.
Boro will sweat over injuries to Juninho and Franck Queudrue, but both have a good chance of being fit for Saturday.