The 20th-round match of the Premier League between Leeds United and Manchester United will take place on 4 January at Elland Road stadium. Leeds United vs Manchester United: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Leeds United
Leeds United visited Liverpool in the last round and for the second time this season managed to draw with the reigning champion (0:0). It is notable that this was already the third consecutive away draw for the team. Overall the home side has now gone six Premier League matches without defeat, in which they have recorded 2 wins and 4 draws. The squad had not had such a long unbeaten run since April 2021. The team occupy a low 16th place, while the gap to the relegation zone now stands at 7 points.
- Both teams scored in 8 of the last 9 Premier League meetings involving the club.
- At least three goals were scored in 8 of Leeds United's last 11 league matches.
- The team were unbeaten in 7 of the previous 9 home Premier League matches (4 wins and 3 draws).
Potential Leeds United Lineup (3-5-2)*
Lucas Perry – Sebastian Bornauw, Jaka Bijol, Pascal Struijk – Brenden Aaronson, Ilia Gruev, Ethan Ampadu, Anton Stach, Gabriel Gudmundsson – Brenden Aaronson, Lukas Nmecha.
Forward Daniel James and midfielder Sean Longstaff are injured. Midfielder Ethan Ampadu will miss the match due to suspension.
Manchester United
Manchester United played their last two Premier League matches at home. They first beat Newcastle (1:0), but then unexpectedly failed to overcome the league's main outsider Wolverhampton (1:1). At the same time, it should be noted that in the last 7 league matches the team have suffered only 1 defeat (3 wins and 3 draws). The club sit in 6th place, just 3 points from the Champions League zone. In addition, the team's matches are among the highest-scoring in the Premier League – an average of 3.3 goals per game.
- Both teams scored in 6 of the last 7 league matches.
- Manchester United were unbeaten in 5 of the previous 6 away Premier League matches (3 wins and 2 draws).
- At least three goals were scored in Manchester United's last 8 away Premier League games.
Potential Manchester United Lineup (4-2-3-1)*
Senne Lammens – Aiden Heven, Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw, Diogo Dalot – Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro – Mateus Cunha, Patrick Dorgu, Joshua Zirkzee – Benjamin Sesko.
Defenders Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt, as well as midfielders Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes, are out through injury. Defender Noussair Mazraoui and midfielders Brian Mbemo and Amad Diallo have been called up for the AFCON.
Referee
Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Matches – 9 (the Premier League, 2025/26);
Yellow/Red Cards Shown (Including Second Yellows) – 34;
Average Yellow/Red Cards Per Match – 3.8;
Red Cards Shown – 1;
Fouls Per Match – 20;
Penalties – 33%.
Leeds United vs Manchester United: Match Prediction
Both teams are currently in good form. The clubs lose few matches but draw too often, which has cost them several points and positions in the table. It is quite likely that the opponents will not produce a winner this time either, so we recommend paying attention to both teams to score. Both sides have consistently produced entertaining attacking play, but defensive problems remain.
Leeds United scored at least one goal in 16 of their previous 17 home Premier League games. However the team also conceded in 7 of the last home league matches. Meanwhile Manchester United did not keep a clean sheet in 7 of their previous away Premier League matches. In fact, Manchester United conceded in 14 of their last away Premier League matches. In addition, both teams scored in 3 of the previous 4 head-to-head league meetings.
Prediction: Both Teams To Score
* The starting lineup shown for each team corresponds to its previous match in this competition.
