Manchester United vs. Leeds United Match preview
Manchester United welcomes their old rivals Leeds United on Sunday in the next Premier League at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils are heading into this game off the back of a 3-2 victory over Sheffield United – a result which placed them sixth in the table and just two points close to second.
Meanwhile, their home form has never been impressive this season and they welcome a Leeds side that beat Newcastle United 5-2 last time out
Match Facts
- Manchester United has registered six wins, drawn once, and lost two times in their last nine matches in Premier League this season.
- The Red Devils have registered two clean-sheets in the last nine matches in all competitions this season.
- Leeds United has registered three clean-sheets in the last ten matches in Premier League this season.
- The Peacocks have featured in 13 Premier League matches, won five times, drawn twice, and lost six times this season.
- Manchester United has registered two home wins in the last five games in all competitions this season.
- Leeds United has also registered two away wins in the four matches in the Premier League this season.
Manchester United vs. Leeds United Head to Head
The last time the Peacocks won against the host was back in 2010 in the FA Cup, the match that ended 1-0 away to Old Trafford. In the previous encounter Manchester United thrashed Leeds United 4-0.
Manchester United Team News
Edinson Cavani has been struggling with a muscle problem, but he was not too far from being on spot against Sheffield United match and so he is likely to return to the squad on Sunday.
Phil Jones has been sidelined with a knee injury for the entire season so far, he is unlikely to feature.
Marcos Rojo’s future is yet to be determined with speculation revolving around it, he could have already played his final game for the club, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer having ruled him out until January.
Leeds United Team News
Marcelo Bielsa’s side is expected to haul the starting XI from the side that registered a 5-2 victory against Newcastle in midweek.
Pablo Hernandez started from the bench, came off, and set up two of the goals but may have to be sidelined for another place on the bench
Manchester United vs. Leeds United Prediction
Manchester United came from behind to secure a 3-2 win, this time beating Sheffield United in midweek.
Leeds have never won away to United in the Premier League but, having broken a similar streak at Everton already this season, are likely to make the short trip with nothing to fear
Our topbets pundit is predicting home win and Betway is backing the results with 1.71 odds while 1XBet is giving 1.725 Odds.
Goals – Over 2.5
These two teams have occasionally produced more than two goals in their previous encounters; therefore chances of scoring more than two goals are likely to be recorded.
We expect more goals to be registered in this match therefore over 2.5 markets ascertained by our pundits
Betway are backing the goals with 1.45 while 1XBet is placing odds at 1.49.
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