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Leeds United will take on Manchester United on Sunday, 18 October, in a grudge match at Elland Road.
The rivalry between the two clubs is well-documented, and although the two clubs no longer compete against each other for titles, there is no love lost between the two sets of supporters.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Leeds vs Man Utd key stats
- Man Utd have failed to win any of their last five matches.
- Leeds haven't lost at home this season.
- Both teams have scored in five of the last six matches between Leeds and Man Utd.
Leeds vs Man Utd preview: A difficult fixture for Carrick's men
Leeds vs Man Utd — Tale of the Tape
| Leeds | vs | Man Utd |
|---|---|---|
| 7th | Position | 13th |
| 9 | Points | 6 |
| 8 | Goals For | 9 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 9 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 8th | Home / Away Rank | 16th |
Everyone associated with Leeds, from the manager to the fans, will feel there is a golden opportunity in front of them this weekend, with Man Utd seemingly in crisis mode.
The Whites haven't beaten Man Utd at Elland Road since 2002, but their 2-1 triumph at Old Trafford towards the end of last season should mean this group of players come into this match with more confidence than any other Leeds side in recent history.
Leeds have made a strong start to the season, with their only defeats being away fixtures against Chelsea and Arsenal. Even in those matches, Leeds could have won, with Daniel Farke's men taking the lead in both.
Farke, who has had to deal with comparisons to Marcelo Bielsa for his entire time at Elland Road, deserves credit for how he a) kept the club up last season and b) has improved them over the summer, both in terms of setup and personnel.
Farke will be without Mateo Joseph and Joe Rodon on Sunday, but there is a chance that Dan James is passed fit to face his former club.
As for the visitors, this is a fixture they could do without as they look to overcome a five-match winless streak to win at one of the most difficult places to go in England.
Michael Carrick is starting to look more dejected by the week, and his mood won't have improved after Lisandro Martinez took it upon himself to call out Jason Wilcox, the club's Sporting Director, in his post-match interview after the Atletico Madrid defeat.
That defeat in Madrid also means the Red Devils come into this one with heavier legs than old rivals, which could prove to be decisive as the game progresses.
Carrick, who could be relieved of his duties if his side loses on Sunday, could face several selection headaches to deal with this weekend. Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw and Nous Mazraoui are doubts, while Benjamin Sesko, Patrick Dorgu and Manuel Ugarte are all definitely out.
Leeds vs Man Utd form guide & betting tips
| Leeds | vs | Man Utd |
|---|---|---|
DLWDL |
Form | LLDDL |
| 6 | Points | 6 |
| 10th | Form Table | 11th |
| 7 | Goals For | 9 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 7 |
WDL |
Form (Premier League) | LDD |
Whispers predicts: Leeds 2-1 Man Utd
The doom and gloom within the Manchester United squad is the last thing they needed ahead of a trip to Elland Road. Leeds to win has been best priced at 13/10.
Both teams have scored in five of Leeds' last six matches in all competitions. BTTS has been priced at 1/2.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has scored four goals in his last six Leeds appearances. Calvert-Lewin to score anytime has been priced at 5/4.
> Leeds to win at 13/10 (2.30) | Likelihood: Possible
> BTTS at 1/2 (1.50) | Likelihood: Probable
> Calvert-Lewin to score anytime at 5/4 (2.25) | Likelihood: Possible