Leeds United vs. Manchester United Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan 4

Leeds United vs. Manchester United Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jan 4

Updated Jan. 3, 2026 11:55 p.m. ET
Data Skrive

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

Leeds vs Manchester United Betting Information updated as of January 3, 2026, 11:39 PM ET.
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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