Leeds and Manchester United lock horns for the second time in just five days, as the 2022/23 English Premier League season continues Sunday, February 12. Last Wednesday, the Peacocks and Red Devils drew 2-2 at Old Trafford in Manchester, so let’s see what’s the best betting pick for their duel at Elland Road in Leeds.
Leeds – Manchester United Tips, Odds & Predictions (12.2.2023)
Sunday’s game is huge for both clubs. While Leeds is trying to avoid relegation, Manchester United is fighting for the Champions League spot. The Peacocks played well at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, but can they hold on once more when the Red Devils come to town?
Leeds Stats & Form
The Peacocks have won two of their last five contests in all competitions, but both victories have come in the FA Cup. They are winless in eight straight games in the Premier League, recording four losses and four draws in the process.
Leeds is sitting at the 16th spot in the EPL, just a point above the relegation zone. The Peacocks have only won four of their 21 league games thus far while posting a 28:36 goal difference. Leeds cannot count on the 31-year-old striker Rodrigo, who’s the Peacocks’ top scorer this season with 12 goals in 22 appearances in all competitions.
Manchester United Stats & Form
The Red Devils stopped their four-game winning streak last Wednesday. They’ve won three cup games in that stretch along with a 2-1 home victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Manchester United’s league form has been pretty shaky as of late, and the Red Devils have earned just a point in their last two contests on the road, drawing 1-1 at Crystal Palace and losing 3-2 against Arsenal. They remained third in the Premier League following Wednesday’s draw against Leeds.
Marcus Rashford is enjoying a wonderful season, and the 25-year-old forward has already accounted for 20 goals and eight assists in 33 apps in all competitions. Rashford has scored eight goals over his last ten games. The Red Devils are without Donny van de Beek, Anthony Martial, and Antony due to injuries.
Leeds – Manchester United: Head-to-Head
The Peacocks blew a two-goal lead at Old Trafford last Wednesday. Wilfried Gnonto found the back of the net in the very first minute, while Raphael Varane gave Leeds a 2-0 lead with an own goal at the start of the second half. Marcus Rashford cut the deficit in the 62nd minute, and Jadon Sancho tied the game at 2-2 eight minutes later. The Red Devils outshot the Peacocks 24-8 and kept the ball in possession for 66 percent of the time, but it wasn’t enough.
Last season, Manchester United beat Leeds twice. The Red Devils dismantled the Peacocks 5-1 at home and won 4-2 at Elland Road. Leeds is winless in six straight meetings with Manchester United.
Leeds vs. Manchester United Odds
The Red Devils just failed to beat the Peacocks as 1.53 home favorites. They are listed as 1.85 road favorites this time around, and the bookies anticipate a high-scoring affair, setting the odds on the Over 2.5 goals around 1.65. Five of the last six encounters between Leeds and Manchester United have seen three or more goals on the scoreboard.
The Peacocks were lucky to avoid a loss at Old Trafford. They stunned the Red Devils with a first-minute goal, and Raphael Varane’s own goal certainly helped a lot. Manchester United is arguably a better team than Leeds, but I would suggest you stick with the goals and avoid the side bet. Both teams have struggled to defend of late. The Peacocks have conceded in seven of their last eight games overall, and the Red Devils haven’t kept their net intact in five consecutive league games. I would be shocked by a goalless draw, and whoever scores first will force the other side to push forward in numbers.
Tips and Odds: Leeds – Manchester United (12.2.2023)