Leeds will take on Man Utd on Sunday, 4 January, as the Premier League continues into 2026.
The match on Sunday is more than just a clash between two clubs at opposite ends of the league table, but one that means a lot to both sets of supporters, given the historical rivalry between the sides.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Leeds vs Man Utd prediction below.
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Leeds vs Man Utd prediction: The hosts to land another blow on Amorim
Key Stats
- Man Utd have failed to win three of their last four matches against teams in the bottom five of the Premier League.
- Leeds haven't lost a match at Elland Road since 23 November.
- Both teams have scored in eight of Leeds' last nine matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Leeds 2-2 Man Utd
Regardless of what the odds say, Leeds are the most likely winners here, but the visitors could muster up enough courage to force a draw. The hosts are in good form, while the Red Devils are dealing with several important injuries.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: A tough match to price
- HOME: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) 28.6%
- AWAY: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Leeds vs Man Utd odds are a perfect illustration of how the two teams are currently getting on. The fact that Leeds are considered the marginal favourites with Ladbrokes should concern Man Utd fans.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Man Utd
Man Utd have a good recent record against Leeds, and they haven't lost a match to them since the Whites initially returned to the Premier League back in 2020. Leeds' last victory over Man Utd came all the way back in 2009, when they picked up a shock 1-0 victory in the FA Cup third round.
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Leeds preview: Ampadu misses out
Leeds have been dealt a hammer blow for this clash as Ethan Ampadu is unavailable for selection after he picked up his fifth yellow card in the season in the match against Liverpool. Sean Longstaff, Joe Rodon and Daniel James are also unavailable due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Bogle, Bijol, Struijk, Justin, Stach, Aaronson, Tanaka, Gudmundsson, Okafor, Calvert-Lewin
Last five results
- Liverpool 0-0 Leeds
- Sunderland 1-1 Leeds
- Leeds 4-1 Crystal Palace
- Brentford 1-1 Leeds
- Leeds 3-3 Liverpool
Man Utd preview: No injured players are expected to return
Ruben Amorim has left Man Utd fans disappointed after he revealed that none of the club's injured players are expected to return here, which means the Red Devils will line up without Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt. Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazrouai remain at AFCON..
Predicted lineup: Lammens (GK), Dalot, Yoro, Heaven, Shaw, Martinez, Casemiro, Dorgu, Zirkzee, Cunha, Sesko
Last five results
- Man Utd 1-1 Wolves
- Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle
- Aston Villa 2-1 Man Utd
- Man Utd 4-4 Bournemouth
- Wolves 1-4 Man Utd
Player to watch: Matheus Cunha
Man Utd's attacking options are severely depleted at present, so the onus is firmly on Matheus Cunha to be the Red Devils' creative spark. It's fair to say that he failed to deliver as the main man against Wolves last time out, but that should only make him more keen to be the difference maker on Sunday.