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Old rivalries will be renewed when Manchester United take on Leeds United in a Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Monday night, marking their first match after a 24-day break.
The Red Devils sit third in the table with 55 points from 31 matches and are well-positioned to secure Champions League qualification, with only seven games remaining in the season.
Leeds, meanwhile, are 15th with 33 points from the same number of matches, but with just a three-point cushion above the relegation zone, their fight for survival remains finely balanced heading into the final stretch.
Read our Manchester United vs Leeds United prediction, preview and betting tips. You can also check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
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Manchester United vs Leeds United key stats
- Man Utd have lost just once in their last 10 matches.
- Six of the last eight meetings between the two sides have produced Under 10.5 corners.
- Each of the last five meetings between Man Utd and Leeds have produced fewer than five cards.
Manchester United vs Leeds United preview: Can the Red Devils maintain their impressive home form?
| Manchester United | vs | Leeds United |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 15th |
| 55 | Points | 33 |
| 56 | Goals For | 37 |
| 43 | Goals Against | 48 |
| 5 | Clean Sheets | 6 |
| 3rd | Home Rank | 13th |
| 6th | Away Rank | 18th |
When Michael Carrick took over from Ruben Amorim, Manchester United were in a downward spiral, and it appeared as though the damage done earlier in the season could be difficult to recover from.
The 44-year-old has since made a significant impact, guiding United to seven wins, two draws and just one defeat from his first 10 matches in charge, and he is now considered a strong favourite to take the role on a permanent basis in the summer.
Their form at Old Trafford has been particularly impressive, with the 20-time English champions winning their last five home matches and aiming to extend that run to six in a row.
While this fixture has historically been marked by fierce rivalry off the pitch, Man Utd have largely dominated in recent years, remaining unbeaten in their last 11 meetings with Leeds.
In terms of team news, Matthijs de Ligt (back), Patrick Dorgu (hamstring) and Harry Maguire (suspended) are unavailable, although Lisandro Martinez is expected to return after recovering from a calf injury.
Daniel Farke has built a reputation as a specialist in securing promotion from the Championship, but his next challenge is to prove he can keep Leeds in the Premier League beyond a single season.
The Whites are unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions and head into this fixture on a high after overcoming West Ham United on penalties in the FA Cup to reach the semi-finals.
However, their league form remains a concern, as they are without a win in their last six Premier League matches, making survival their primary objective in the closing weeks of the season.
Anton Stach (ankle), Joe Rodon (ankle) and Daniel James (groin) are certain to miss the clash, while Noah Okafor (back), Jaka Bijol (groin) and Gabriel Gudmundsson (groin) are doubtful for this game.
Manchester United vs Leeds United form guide & betting tips
| Manchester United | vs | Leeds United |
|---|---|---|
| W-W-L-W-D | League Form | D-L-L-D-D |
| 10 | Points | 3 |
| 5th | Form Table | 18th |
| 9 | Goals For | 1 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 3 |
| W-W-L-W-D | Form (all comps) | L-W-D-D-W |
Whispers Predicts: Manchester United 2-1 Leeds United
Leeds United have struggled badly on the road this season, suffering seven defeats and conceding 28 goals, and given Man Utd’s strong home form under Carrick, backing the hosts to win at 1.57 looks a safe option.
The reverse fixture ended in a 1-1 draw at Elland Road, and Leeds are expected to remain competitive, especially with five of United’s last six matches seeing both teams score, making BTTS - Yes at 1.80 a strong possibility.
The Red Devils have also failed to keep a clean sheet in their last four matches, which could encourage Leeds going forward, and a home win combined with BTTS - Yes at 3.30 appears to be an appealing betting angle.
> Man Utd to win at 1.57 | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS - Yes at 1.8 | Likelihood: Probable
> Man Utd and BTTS - Yes at 3.3 | Likelihood: Possible
> Under 10.5 corners at 1.67 | Likelihood: Possible