Seeking to maintain their impressive run of form, Leeds will entertain rivals Manchester United at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon.
Daniel Farke’s side have now gone six Premier League matches without tasting defeat, after battling their way to a 0-0 draw away at Liverpool on New Year’s Day.
That stalemate means the Whites will head into the weekend holding a seven point lead over the relegation zone.
Back at their Elland Road base this weekend, Leeds will look to pull further clear of trouble by toppling Manchester United.
The Red Devils ended 2025 on a disappointing note, drawing 1-1 with rock-bottom Wolves at Old Trafford.
The result means Ruben Amorim’s side will enter the latest round of top-flight action occupying sixth place in the table.
How the bookies view it: Tight contest in store
The bookmakers are struggling to separate the two, with Manchester United priced as marginal 13/8 favorites on bet365, while a Leeds victory is trading at 17/10 with the same firm.
Four of Leeds’ last five Premier League matches have ended all square, so the value might lie with the draw at 5/2 on bet365.
Head to Head: History against the hosts
Leeds and Manchester United have squared off 92 times in the Premier League, with the Red Devils coming out on top on 49 occasions, while the Whites have secured 21 wins. It’s also worth noting that Manchester United have avoided defeat in each of their last six meetings with Leeds, winning four of those matches.
Players to watch: Dominic to deliver?
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is in excellent form, scoring seven goals across his last seven Premier League appearances. The in-form Leeds forward is priced at an enticing 13/8 on bet365 to find the back of the net on Sunday.
With a fiery encounter expected at Elland Road, Casemiro looks well placed to commit two or more fouls at 4/5 on bet365. The tough-tackling Manchester United midfielder has been penalised for 2+ fouls in six of his last seven Premier League appearances.
Predicted Line-ups
Daniel James, Joe Rodon and Sean Longstaff remain in the treatment room for Leeds, while Ethan Ampadu will be forced to sit this one out due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
There are question marks surrounding the availability of Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount and Matthijs de Ligt for Manchester United. Additionally, Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui are all absent as they are representing their countries in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Leeds: Perri; Bornauw, Bijol, Struijk; Bogle, Gruev, Tanaka, Stach, Gudmundsson; Calvert-Lewin, Aaronson
Manchester United: Lammens; Dalot, Heaven, Martinez, Shaw; Ugarte, Casemiro; Zirkzee, Cunha, Dorgu; Sesko
Anything else catch the eye?
Given that seven of Leeds’ nine Premier League home games this season have featured over 2.5 goals, the same selection on Sunday holds plenty of appeal at 4/5 on bet365.
It’s also worth mentioning that both teams have scored in all but one of Manchester United’s nine Premier League away games this season.
Elsewhere, Gabriel Gudmundsson has attempted at least one shot in six of his last nine Premier League appearances, so a repeat here looks worth considering at 5/6 on bet365.
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