{"id":1421942,"date":"2026-01-02T09:40:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T09:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1421942"},"modified":"2026-01-02T11:22:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T11:22:36","slug":"match-preview-leeds-vs-man-utd-04-01-2026-premier-league","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-leeds-vs-man-utd-04-01-2026-premier-league\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United vs Manchester United: predictions, stats, tips, betting offers & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Leeds United welcome Manchester United to Elland Road in a clash that highlights the historic gulf between these rivals. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hosts are looking to halt a run of dominance by United, who have claimed four wins from the last six head-to-heads. With the visitors pushing for a European spot and Leeds hovering just above the relegation zone, every point matters in this Sunday afternoon showdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Manchester United\u2019s stronger attack, Leeds’ defensive frailties, and key player form, here are our best-value tips for this encounter. Our top confidence lies in Manchester United finding the net, with the attacking data and recent history supporting that edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams To Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/13 @ Bet365<\/a>
(61.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThe rivalry between Leeds and Manchester United is statistically set for goals at both ends. As of 02\/01\/26, both teams exhibit significant defensive vulnerabilities, with Leeds conceding 32 goals and Manchester United 29 goals in 19 matches. Leeds\u2019 attack has improved, scoring 25 goals, while United\u2019s potent attack has netted 33. Given that both sides average over 1.5 goals conceded per game and the historical high-scoring nature of this fixture, both teams scoring is highly probable.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dominic Calvert-Lewin Anytime Goalscorer<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/8 @ Bet365<\/a>
(38.1%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nDominic Calvert-Lewin is statistically poised to find the net against Man Utd. As of 02\/01\/26, the Leeds striker has scored 8 goals in 17 appearances, with an impressive 0.58 xG per 90 minutes. He faces a Man Utd defence that has conceded 32 goals in 19 matches and is particularly vulnerable to aerial threats. Given Calvert-Lewin\u2019s aerial dominance and the high-scoring nature of this derby, his consistent goal-scoring form makes him a near-certainty to exploit Man Utd\u2019s defensive lapses.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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