The Premier League matchday 28 clash between Leeds United and Manchester City will take place on 28 February at Elland Road. Leeds United vs Manchester City: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Leeds United
Leeds United have spent the last two matchdays up against strong opponents fighting for Champions League places, yet still managed to pick up points — and they did so away from home. First, the home side played out a draw with Chelsea (2:2), before sharing the spoils with Aston Villa (1:1). It is worth noting that, in their last six Premier League matches, the club have suffered just one defeat — and even that was against Arsenal (2 wins and 3 draws). Leeds United have clearly improved their position in the standings and, although they sit a lowly 15th, they have opened up a six-point gap to the relegation zone.
- The team have avoided defeat in 12 of their previous 14 Premier League matches (4 wins and 8 draws).
- Both teams have scored in 14 of Leeds United's last 17 league games.
- The club have gone unbeaten in 6 of their previous 7 home Premier League matches (4 wins and 2 draws).
Potential Leeds United Lineup (3-4-2-1)*
Karl Darlow – Joe Rodon, James Justin, Pascal Struijk – Anton Stach, Ilia Gruev, Jayden Bogle, Gabriel Gudmundsson – Ethan Ampadu, Brenden Aaronson – Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Forward Noah Okafor is out injured.
Manchester City
Manchester City have played their last two Premier League matches at home and, in turn, beat Fulham (3:0) and Newcastle (2:1). Before that, they also won away at Liverpool (2:1). This season, the team have already put together a third winning run in the league, in which they have won at least three straight matches. The club remain second in the table, but their gap to leaders Arsenal is gradually closing — it is five points, with a game in hand as well. Along with Arsenal, Manchester City also boast the best attack in the Premier League — 56 goals apiece.
- In their previous 15 Premier League matches, Manchester City have suffered just one defeat (10 wins and 4 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of Manchester City's last 8 league games.
- The club have gone 18 straight Premier League matches without losing the first half (13 wins and 5 draws).
Potential Manchester City Lineup (4-3-3)*
Gianluigi Donnarumma – Rayan Ait-Nouri, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Marc Guehi – Rodri, Nico O'Reilly, Bernardo Silva – Omar Marmoush, Antoine Semenyo, Erling Haaland.
Defender Josko Gvardiol, as well as midfielder Mateo Kovacic, are unavailable due to injuries. Forward Jeremy Doku is still a doubt (recovering from an injury).
Referee
Peter Banks (England)
Matches – 19 (Premier League, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 75;
Yellow cards per match on average – 4;
Red cards shown – 3;
Fouls per match on average – 22;
Penalties – 32%.
Leeds United vs Manchester City: Match Prediction
Both sides are in excellent form. The only difference is that Manchester City win far more often — and they are also significantly higher in the table. However, Leeds United are a threat to any opponent right now and have already produced a few surprises by taking points off several Premier League heavyweights. The club have made a clear step forward in efficiency and finishing, which has maximised their chances of staying in the Premier League. Daniel Farke's men have started scoring more frequently, and they are doing so not only at their own ground, but away from home too.
Leeds United have found the net in 15 of their previous 17 Premier League matches. At the same time, the club concede plenty and have failed to keep a clean sheet in 22 of their last 24 league games. Manchester City, of course, will not be kept quiet either, having scored in 16 of their previous 18 Premier League matches. However, the team also concede a fair amount, having done so in 6 of their last 8 matches in the competition. Both teams have also scored in the last three Premier League head-to-head meetings.
Prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
* For each team, the starting XI listed is the one they used in their previous match in this competition.
