Manchester United vs Leeds United betting tips: Premier League preview, predictions & odds
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Manchester United vs Leeds United betting tips
This article covers Manchester United vs Leeds United betting tips and predictions.
Also included is a thorough Manchester United vs Leeds United betting preview.
Note: All odds mentioned in this article are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
Manchester United vs Leeds United: Match details
Match: Manchester United FC vs Leeds United
Competition: Premier League
Date: December 20, 2020
Kick-off time: 4:30 pm, December 20, 2020 (UK time)
Stadium: Old Trafford
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 23: A general view of the Nike Merlin matchball during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Watford FC at Old Trafford on February 23, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)
Betting prediction: Manchester United 2-1 Leeds United
Manchester United’s resurgence continued on Thursday as they defeated Sheffield United 3-2.
United were again forced to come from behind to clinch another set of three points which moved them up into 6th.
Leeds United produced an emphatic win as they beat Newcastle 5-2.
Marcelo Bielsa’s side are down in 13th following a widely inconsistent run of form.
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Marcus Rashford to score first. The 23-year-old continued his strong run of form in front of goal on Thursday as he netted a brace at Bramall Lane.
Rashford now has 12 goals in all competitions and is the Red Devils’ leading scorer for the season.
Manchester United’s Harry Maguire (left) and Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. (Photo by Paul Ellis/PA Images via Getty Images)
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Manchester United vs Leeds United – recent form and head to head statistics
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West Bromwich Albion vs Leeds United - 0:5
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Leeds United vs Burnley FC - 1:0
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| January 17, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Liverpool FC | 0 - 0 | Manchester United FC |
| January 12, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Burnley FC | 0 - 1 | Manchester United FC |
| January 9, 2021 | FA Cup 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 1 - 0 | Watford FC |
| January 6, 2021 | EFL Cup 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 0 - 2 | Manchester City FC |
| January 1, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 2 - 1 | Aston Villa FC |
| January 16, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Leeds United | 0 - 1 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC |
| January 10, 2021 | FA Cup 20/21 | Crawley Town | 3 - 0 | Leeds United |
| January 2, 2021 | Premier League 20/21 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 3 - 0 | Leeds United |
| December 29, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 - 5 | Leeds United |
| December 27, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | Leeds United | 1 - 0 | Burnley FC |
| Manchester United FC | Leeds United | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Matches played | 18 |
| 11 | Matches won | 7 |
| 242 | Goal attempts | 241 |
| 106 | Shots on goal | 94 |
| 67 | Shots off goal | 93 |
| 89 | Corner kicks | 108 |
| 53% | Average ball possession | 61% |
| 69 | Shots blocked | 54 |
| 30 | Cards given | 25 |
| 225 | Free kicks | 208 |
| 46 | Offsides | 43 |
| 1 | Shots on post | 4 |
| 6 | Shots on bar | 3 |
| 28 | Goals by foot | 24 |
| 5 | Goals by head | 5 |
| 34 | Goals scored | 30 |
| 24 | Goals conceded | 34 |
| Manchester United FC | Leeds United | |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Matches | 27 |
| 14 | Home Matches | 13 |
| 13 | Away Matches | 14 |
| 49 | Total Goals | 22 |
| 1.81 | Average Goals Scored | 0.81 |
| 16 | Wins | 5 |
| 5 | Losses | 16 |
| 6 | Draws | 6 |
| December 20, 2020 | Premier League 20/21 | Manchester United FC | 6 - 2 | Leeds United |
| July 17, 2019 | Club Friendly Games 2019 | Manchester United FC | 4 - 0 | Leeds United |
| September 20, 2011 | Carling Cup 11/12 | Leeds United | 0 - 3 | Manchester United FC |
| January 3, 2010 | FA Cup 09/10 | Manchester United FC | 0 - 1 | Leeds United |
| February 21, 2004 | Premier League 03/04 | Manchester United FC | 1 - 1 | Leeds United |
Manchester United’s English striker Marcus Rashford celebrates after he scores his team’s second goal during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester United at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on September 26, 2020. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / POOL / AFP)
Manchester United vs Leeds United: Match preview
Manchester United once again won on their travels as they continued their perfect away form at Bramall Lane.
The Red Devils have now won six of six on their travels. whilst at Old Trafford, they have won just once in six games.
A Rashford brace and another from Mason Greenwood helped United to their fifth win in their last six matches.
United are now sixth and are starting to move closer to the top spots in the Premier League.
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 05: Paul Pogba of Manchester United celebrates scoring a goal to make the score 1-1 during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on December 5, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. A limited number of fans are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
Leeds hit five past Newcastle
Never is there a dull moment watching Leeds United, and the Whites produced another crazy result last Wednesday.
Bielsa’s side managed to defeat Newcastle United 5-2 coming from behind twice.
Leeds’ form this season has been erratic with the South Yorkshire club winning five, drawing two and losing six.
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 27: Patrick Bamford of Leeds United celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Leeds United at Bramall Lane on September 27, 2020 in Sheffield, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Manchester United team news vs Leeds United
Edinson Cavani is set to return on Sunday after recovering from a groin injury.
Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones remain sidelined for the match.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 29: Edinson Cavani of Manchester United celebrates after he heads in and scores a goal to make it 3-2 during the Premier League match between Southampton and Manchester United at St Mary’s Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Southampton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)
Leeds United team news vs Manchester United
Leeds United remain without the quartet of Robin Koch, Diego Llorente, Gaetano Berardi and Adam Forshaw.
Predicted Manchester United line-up vs Leeds United
Predicted Manchester United line-up vs Leeds United
Predicted Leeds United line-up vs Manchester United
Predicted Leeds United line-up vs Manchester United
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