Leeds' intensity could finish off a struggling opponent: Leeds vs Manchester United prediction
The seventh-round Premier League clash between Leeds and Manchester United will take place on Sunday at Elland Road. The hosts sit seventh with nine points, while Michael Carrick's side have won just one of their six league matches and head into the derby amid a prolonged slump.
Leeds: a confident start and a formidable home record
Daniel Farke's side suffered their first Premier League defeat only in the previous round, going down 2-1 to Arsenal. Before that, Leeds had been consistently picking up points and produced an emphatic 4-1 victory over Newcastle in particular.
The hosts have looked especially convincing at Elland Road. They are unbeaten in eight consecutive competitive matches there, recording five wins and keeping five clean sheets. That backdrop makes the team particularly dangerous in such a fiercely contested derby.
Manchester United: the crisis deepens
Michael Carrick's side have now gone five matches without a win in all competitions. After draws with Fulham and Tottenham, a 2-0 defeat to Atlético in the Champions League followed, with the Red Devils conceding in the very first minute.
Their away record offers little cause for optimism either. Manchester United have not won any of their four away matches this season, losing twice and conceding two goals in three of those games.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Leeds have lost just one of their first six Premier League matches.
- The hosts are unbeaten in eight consecutive competitive matches at Elland Road.
- Manchester United have failed to win their last five matches in all competitions.
Hosts can punish their opponents' inconsistency: Leeds vs Manchester United prediction
Leeds look noticeably more composed and confident at the moment, especially on home turf. Farke's side are capable of setting a high tempo and applying relentless pressure, which the visitors' defence will find extremely difficult to handle.
Manchester United have quality attacking players, but their overall inconsistency, poor away results and the tension surrounding the team make the hosts the more reliable option. In a derby like this, Leeds are more than capable of coming away with a victory.
