Leeds United vs Manchester United prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 7th round of the English Premier League, Leeds United will face Manchester United on October 18, 2026. Both sides will be determined to beat their next opponents.
Leeds United vs Manchester United team news and expert analysis
The club from Elland Road returned from the Championship in 2025. They began their campaign by finishing 14th with 49 points. This season, they started with victories over Nottingham Forest in the league and the League Cup, but in the latter competition they lost 3-6 to Chelsea in the second round, while in the Premier League they have beaten only Newcastle — although they did so 4-1. They lost to Arsenal, but put up a fight, going down 1-2.
The historic giant from Old Trafford improved sharply last season after Carrick's arrival and finished third. However, after the summer break they immediately lost to Hull, and there were plenty of further slip-ups. At home, they lost to Brighton in the League Cup. In the Champions League, though, they thrashed Sabah. In the second round, they themselves suffered a no-contest 0-2 defeat to Atlético. Before that, they faced another team that had made an even worse start — Tottenham. That match also ended in a draw, 1-1.
The former newcomer is currently scoring 1.33 goals per match, while conceding 0.83. Manchester United are averaging 1.5 goals both for and against.
Previous matches: Leeds United vs Manchester United
After returning to the Premier League, the current hosts took four points from a possible six last season.
The hosts are understandably favored here. We are backing them to win with a "0" handicap (odds – 1.74).
Leeds United vs Manchester United: key statistics and trends
- Leeds United have won one of their last six matches
- 67% of Leeds matches finish with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.17
- Manchester United are winless in five consecutive matches
- 67% of Manchester United matches finish with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.0
Leeds United vs Manchester United: possible starting lineups
Leeds United play in a 1-3-4-2-1 formation (possible lineup): Trafford — Muharemović, Elvedi, Justin — Gudmundsson, Tanaka, Ampadu, Bogle — Stach, Okafor — Calvert-Lewin
Manchester United play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Lammens — Shaw, Martínez, Maguire, Dalot — Tielemans, Mainoo — Rashford, Fernandes, Mbeumo — Matheus Cunha
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