class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Red Devils and the Whites meet for the first time since 2011, and our tipster is backing them to make up for lost time with an entertaining clash
One of the most historic rivalries in English football will be renewed for the first time in more than nine years when Manchester United host Leeds United on Sunday afternoon.
Although they have only met twice since the Whites were relegated from the Premier League in 2004, animosity between the sides still exists and both know there is more than just three crucial points at stake.
Manchester United vs Leeds United Latest Odds
A 3-2 victory over Sheffield United on Thursday means the Red Devils have now won five of their last six league games and bet365 make them 4/6 (1.67) favourites to pick up another three points on Sunday.
Leeds continued their impressive attacking output this season by scoring five against Newcastle in their last match, but are 7/2 (4.50) to win at Old Trafford – as they did when the sides met here in the 2010 FA Cup.
Both of these clubs have only drawn two Premier League matches each this term and another stalemate is a 10/3 (4.33) shot.
Manchester United vs Leeds United Team News
Edinson Cavani has missed United’s last three games in all competitions but could be fit enough to feature here, although Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones remain injured.
Diego Llorente, Robin Koch, Adam Forshaw and Gaetano Berardi are all out for Leeds, so Marcelo Bielsa may stick with the same starting eleven beat Newcastle on Wednesday.
Manchester United vs Leeds United Preview
Leeds’ big win in midweek was certainly impressive but it was also not a surprise, with the result a culmination of the Whites finally taking the multitude of chances they had been creating.
Since netting seven goals in the first two weeks, Bielsa’s men led the league in a variety of statistics including chance creation and total shots, but their tally of 10 strikes in 10 games was more than only six teams.
They should be able to keep that impressive attacking form going against a United team that was the first to allow Sheffield United to score more than once in a single game this season, and one that has only three clean sheets in 12 fixtures.
However, the Red Devils should have no issues firing past the defence that has conceded the second-most goals in the Premier League this season while also allowing the third-most shots on target.
Manchester United vs Leeds United Tips and Predictions
There should be no shortage of action at Old Trafford on Sunday and bet365’s offer 6/5 (2.20) on over 3.5 goals offers a strong selection for punters in this one, which has paid in eight of United’s games and in seven of Leeds’.
Also perhaps worthy of a smaller wager is the 17/2 (9.50) available on backing both teams to score in both halves, given the strong attacking penchant of both sides.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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