
Leeds United vs. Manchester United Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan 4
Leeds United and Manchester United -- both coming off stalemates -- will clash on Sunday in the Premier League. Leeds drew with Liverpool FC last time out, 0-0, and Manchester United against Wolverhampton Wanderers finished 1-1. Below, you can find our prediction for this contest.
In the Premier League, Leeds has put up 25 goals in 19 games (13th in league), and Manchester United has given up 29 in 19 matches (14th). With 33 goals in 19 matches, Manchester United is third in the Premier League. On the flip side, Leeds has allowed 32 goals in 19 games, 15th in the league. Leeds has been outscored 32-25, and its -7 goal differential is 15th in the Premier League. In terms of goal differential, Manchester United is fifth in the Premier League at +4.
Leeds' last game was a 0-0 draw away from home versus Liverpool FC and it was outshot by 12 in the match, 16 to four. Leeds failed to score, but Jaka Bijol led the club with one shot. In its last match on December 30, Manchester United drew with Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 at home, while recording eight more shots than Wolverhampton Wanderers. Joshua Zirkzee's goal was Manchester United's only in the match.
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Leeds vs. Manchester United Odds & Betting Lines
| Moneyline Favorite | Moneyline Underdog | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds +158 | Manchester United +171 | 2.5 | -127 | -100 |
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Leeds vs. Manchester United Prediction & Pick
- Moneyline Pick: Manchester United +171
- Total Pick: Over 2.5 goals
- Score Prediction: Manchester United 2, Leeds 1
Leeds vs. Manchester United Match Info
- Match Day: Sunday, January 4, 2026
- Match Time: 7:30 AM ET
- Location: Leeds, England
- Stadium: Elland Road
- TV: USA Network
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
Leeds' Moneyline Performance
- So far this season, Leeds has gone 4-0-1 in five matches as a favorite.
- Leeds (+158) has been at least this big a favorite in three games, and won two.
- Leeds' chances of winning this match are 38.8%, according to the moneyline.
Leeds' Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | 17 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 9 |
| Anton Stach | 18 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 22 |
| Lukas Nmecha | 16 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Brenden Aaronson | 19 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 14 |
| Sean Longstaff | 12 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 15 |
Leeds' Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 1/1/2026 | A | D | 0-0 | 4 | 16 |
| Sunderland AFC | 12/28/2025 | A | D | 1-1 | 17 | 6 |
| Crystal Palace | 12/20/2025 | H | W | 4-1 | 19 | 10 |
| Brentford | 12/14/2025 | A | D | 1-1 | 15 | 8 |
| Liverpool | 12/6/2025 | H | D | 3-3 | 12 | 16 |
Manchester United's Moneyline Performance
- Manchester United's chances of winning this match are 36.9%, according to the moneyline.
Manchester United's Key Players
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Shots | Chances Created |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruno Fernandes | 17 | 5 | 7 | 26 | 42 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 16 | 6 | 1 | 32 | 25 |
| Casemiro | 17 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 7 |
| Matheus Cunha | 16 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 15 |
| Amad Traore | 15 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 17 |
Manchester United's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Home/Away | Result | Score | Shots | Opp. Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton | 12/30/2025 | H | D | 1-1 | 16 | 8 |
| Newcastle | 12/26/2025 | H | W | 1-0 | 10 | 13 |
| Aston Villa | 12/21/2025 | A | L | 2-1 | 13 | 11 |
| Bournemouth | 12/15/2025 | H | D | 4-4 | 24 | 12 |
| Wolverhampton | 12/8/2025 | A | W | 4-1 | 25 | 7 |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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