Published Jan 2, 4:15am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 2, 4:15am ET
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Updated Jan 2, 4:15am ET
Two of the fiercest rivals in England collide in the Premier League on Sunday, as Man United make the trip to Elland Road to take on Leeds United.
It has been a productive festive period for the Whites, as they have smoothly moved clear of the relegation zone after avoiding defeat in their last five fixtures.
Meanwhile, Man United continue to be in the hunt for a Champions League spot, but consistency is a major issue after winning just once across their last four.
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| Leeds | +169 |
| The Draw | +253 |
| Man United | +163 |
Daniel Farke deserves huge credit for the job that he is doing at Leeds this season. The Whites moved seven points clear of the drop zone in midweek after claiming a fourth draw in five games against Liverpool.
A lack of wins continues to be a notable issue, but regardless, they have now avoided defeat in their last five. But, scoring goals hasn’t been an issue for the Whites, as they have failed to score in just one of their last 17 Premier League fixtures.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been their main scoring threat, netting in each of his last three appearances at Elland Road.
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Consistency continues to be a major issue for Man United, as they spurned a fourth opportunity to move into the Champions League spots in as many rounds. It was a poor display by the Red Devils at Old Trafford in midweek, and they were fortunate to take a point from their clash with winless Wolves.
Defensively, United have looked weak throughout the season. They have conceded at least once in each of their last 14 on the road, and they have played out draws in six of their Premier League matches in 2025-26.
Big names will once again be missing on Sunday, with Fernandes, Amad, and Mbeumo all unavailable.
| TOTAL | Leeds | Man United | DRAWS | |
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| Games | 30 | 4 | 18 | 8 |
| Goals | 83 | 24 | 59 |
It is incredibly hard to trust Man United, as they are capable of throwing in a bad performance every now and again. However, the Whites have won just one of their last 19 EPL fixtures against the Red Devils. Therefore, a score draw could be the obvious betting angle.
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The Draw (+253)
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