EVERY game is massive just now for Manchester City and this clash with Leeds United at Elland Road is a potential banana skin as they bid to hold on to their Premier League crown.
Pep Guardiola's side have the chance to end their season on a historic high as they chase a first Champions League triumph along with another English title.
The only problem is they have see off a Liverpool side seeking an even more memorable feat as they hunt down an unprecedented Quadruple.
Manchester City have the edge in the Premier League, sitting a point ahead of the Reds, while it looks like they will face up to Jurgen Klopp's side in the Champions League Final.
Both teams won their semi-finals in midweek, with City's 4-3 thriller against Real Madrid bringing up two of my tips while both my Super Singles landed in Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Villarreal.
They will both have one eye on the second leg in their domestic duties this weekend but Guardiola's men can't afford to take their foot off the gas at Elland Road.
Leeds United still aren't safe at the other end of the table, with just five points separating them from third-bottom Everton heading into the latest round of fixtures.
But they have hit form under new gaffer Jesse Marsch, with a draw against Crystal Palace last time out making it five games unbeaten, and can hurt City's title bid if the champions aren't at their best.
How the bookies view it
Leeds United have been written off and are as big as 10/1 for the win at SBK while Manchester City's best price is just 4/13 with the same firm and the draw pays 5/1.
Recent head to head
Manchester City dished out a savage 7-0 beating when these sides met at the Etihad earlier this season (below) but Leeds edged the head-to-head last season.
After a 1-1 draw at Elland Road, Marcelo Bielsa led his side to a shock 2-1 victory at the Etihad, despite having Liam Cooper sent off just before half-time.
Players to watch
Raphinha remains Leeds United's most dangerous player and he has impressed in big games this season, netting against Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal. The Brazilian winger is 22/5 with SBK for anytime scorer and 11/2 at McBookie for an assist.
I'd expect Guardiola to freshen things up a bit with a view to the second leg against Real Madrid. Jack Grealish didn't come off the bench in midweek so should feature here and he's 12/5 at Coral for a goal. McBookie price him at 21/10 for an assist and that might be a better option.
Anything else catch the eye?
It might be worth backing Leeds in the handicaps with Manchester City midway through a draining Champions League semi-final. Leeds +2 pays evens with Ladbrokes and that's a decent option.
Neither team is renowned for putting the boot in and I fancy under 3.5 cards, which pays 21/20 at Unibet. Even when Leeds were hammered 7-0 at the Etihad, they still only won four fewer corners than Manchester City. Back on home soil, they could be worth backing in the corner handicap, with Leeds +4 paying 11/10 at William Hill.
This English Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester City will be played on Apr 30, 2022 and kick off at 17:30. Check below for our tipsters best Leeds United vs Manchester City prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
