The historical giants from Old Trafford finished last season in fifteenth place with 42 points. Ruben Amorim, who joined mid-season, tried to make up for this in the Europa League but ultimately lost in the final. Afterwards, there was an epic League Cup exit against modest Grimsby, but the Portuguese manager was only dismissed in January. Carrick replaced him until the summer and has shown excellent results: even after a draw in the last round, the club remains third in the standings.
The Elland Road club returned from the Championship in 2025 on their second attempt. It’s clear that Farke and his players are now fighting for survival. Overall, they are doing fairly well: after a draw with Brentford in the last round, they meet April in fifteenth place with 33 points. Manchester United come into this match in strong form, having won seven of their last ten matches and remaining consistent under Michael Carrick.
Leeds United, however, are struggling to find momentum in the league, with a long winless run and serious attacking issues, including several matches without scoring. In the cup, they knocked out West Ham on penalties.
Manchester United score an average of 1.81 goals and concede 1.39. A key factor in this matchup is Manchester United’s strong home form, with the team winning several consecutive matches at Old Trafford.
Leeds United, in contrast, have struggled badly away from home, recording just one win on the road all season and conceding heavily in many of those matches. The newly promoted side scores 1.19 goals per game and concedes 1.55.
Previous Matches: Manchester United vs Leeds United
In the last three official meetings, there were two draws (including one in January) and one win for Manchester United.
It is hard to believe the current hosts will drop points. They are predicted to win at home (odds – 1.60).
Manchester United vs Leeds United: Key Statistics and Trends
Manchester United have won seven of their last ten matches
74% of Manchester United’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.19
Leeds United are unbeaten in four consecutive matches
58% of Leeds’ matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.74
Manchester United vs Leeds United: Probable Starting Lineups
Manchester United play a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Lammens – Shaw, De Ligt, Yoro, Diogo Dalot – Mainoo, Casemiro, Matheus Cunha – Bruno Fernandes, Diallo – Mbeumo. Maguire was sent off in the last round, and Dorgu is injured.
Leeds United play a 1-3-4-1-2 formation (probable lineup): Darlow – Struijk, Bijol, Rodon – Justin, Stach, Ampadu, Bogle – Aaronson – Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin. Stach will not play.
