The prediction of Manchester United and Leeds United comes before the match of the 1st round of the Premier League. This game will be played on August 14th, at Old Trafford, England. In this match overview, we bring you betting tips and accurate predictions of results based on the analysis of these two sides.
Manchester United vs Leeds United Match Preview and Team News
Manchester United
In the same fixture last season, United ripped Leeds open in a 6-2 win and buoyed with a 4-0 win over Everton in their final preseason game, the hosts will be very confident. Last season United had a slow start to the league, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will hope for a better run this time. He has strengthened the team with the acquisition of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund and Raphael Varane from Real Madrid. However, both new signings are not likely to start, while Jesse Lingard, Alex Telles, Marcus Rashford, and Dean Henderson are all ruled out. United didn’t have a particularly strong finish last season, winning just one of their final five matches, but they’ve looked good in preseason, especially in attack. Marcus Rashford is the engine of this team, he goes through the opponent’s defense like a fast train, has excellent ball control, and the English international can be satisfied with his performance. Edison Cavani shows that he is a great reinforcement, and he scored ten goals last season.
Leeds United
Leeds United has brought in Junior Firpo from Barcelona, but he remains a doubt for this game after struggling with injury in the preseason. Diego Llorente and Jamie Shackleton are also fitness doubts for this game, but Marcelo Bielsa has Rodrigo Moreno and Patrick Bamford available for selection. Leeds had a good start to their preseason activity, with a win and a draw before they slumped in the subsequent matches and head here winless in four games. In their final preseason game, they drew 2-2 with Villarreal after suffering three straight losses. They have conceded two or more goals in each of the last four matches and have no clean sheet in seven. Calvin Phillips has great ball control, he can play in several positions, and every team needs such a player. Patrick Bamford plays excellently, he is fast in the one-on-one game, and he is unstoppable.
Manchester United vs Leeds United Predicted Lineups
Manchester United: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw; Matic, Fred, Pogba, Fernandes, Greenwood, Martial.
Leeds United: Meslier, Ayling, Koch, Cooper, Firpo, Raphinha, Dallas, Rodrigo, Phillips, Harrison, Bamford.
Manchester United vs Leeds United Betting Tips and Predictions
Manchester United is the favorite in this match. Last season, they celebrated the result 6:2 at home, and the tradition is on the side of the Red Devils.
This will be a big fight between these two rivals, and we should expect a goal from both teams. Football fans should enjoy this match and see at least a goal in each net.
Manchester United to win @1.60
BTTS Yes @1.70
Correct score 2:1 @9.00