The Premier League is back in action with another midweek fixture this week as Leeds United take on Erik ten Hag’s impressive Manchester United side in an important clash at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Manchester United vs Leeds United preview
Leeds United are currently 17th in the Premier League table and have largely failed to cope with the league’s top flight so far this season. The visitors parted ways with Jesse Marsch this week and will need to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest.
On the other hand, Manchester United are currently third in the league table and have shown tremendous improvement under Erik ten Hag this season. The Red Devils overcame Crystal Palace with an important 2-1 victory in their previous game and will be looking to go even further this week.
Manchester United vs Leeds United head to head and key numbers
- Manchester United have a good historical record against Leeds United and have won 49 of the 111 matches played between the two teams, in contrast to Leeds United’s 26 wins.
- Manchester United have lost just one of their last 17 Premier League games against Leeds United, their previous such defeat coming 1-0 in 2002.
- Since Leeds United’s return to the Premier League in 2020, Manchester United have scored 15 goals against them – only Manchester City have been more prolific against Leeds United in that period.
- Leeds United are winless in their last 17 away league games against Manchester United, with the previous such win coming 1-0 in 1981.
- Manchester United have won their last 13 games at Old Trafford in all competitions – their longest home run since 2011.
Manchester United – Leeds United Prediction
Manchester United have been in impressive form under Ten Hag and will be aiming to give Arsenal and Manchester City a run for their money in the Premier League. The likes of Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes have been impressive this season and will be looking to make an impact in this game.
Leeds United are currently in the middle of a transition and are in desperate need of a point-blank shot. Manchester United are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Leeds United
Manchester United vs Leeds United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Manchester United
Tip 2: Game with more than 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Manchester United to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Marcus Rashford scores – Yes