- Leeds United has won just two league games since August.
- Manchester City was beaten at home in their last EPL match before the break.
- Man City scored 11 and conceded none across their two games against Leeds the last term.
Leeds United and Manchester City battle at Elland Road in the Premier League on Wednesday. After suffering a surprise home defeat before the 2022 FIFA World Cup break, City will want to get back to winning ways here.
Leeds is just two points above the drop zone, but they head into this festive fixture having won two of their last three in the league. Can United shock the Premier League champions?
Check out the latest Leeds United vs Manchester City odds and EPL best bets in this in-depth betting preview.
Leeds United vs Manchester City Odds
As you would expect, the away side is the overwhelming favorite to pick up all three points at Elland Road. Looking at the current Leeds United vs Man City odds, the away victory is priced at just -333.
Leeds recently shocked Liverpool at Anfield, and Jesse Marsch’s men will need to be at the top of their game again if they are to topple the champions in midweek. They are the massive underdogs here, with the bookmakers offering +900 for a Leeds victory. The draw is available at +500.
Leeds United vs Manchester City Information
Premier League
Elland Road
Wednesday, 28 Dec 2022, 3:00 PM EDT
How to watch: NBC Sports
Leeds United – Can the Whites Stun the Champions?
Leeds lived dangerously close to the edge in terms of Premier League relegation last season. However, Wisconsin-born Marsch took over from the popular Marcelo Bielsa and ultimately guided United to safety.
Leeds has struggled for consistency once again this term. The Yorkshire side has picked up just two league victories since August and finds themselves fighting again at the wrong end of the table.
They signed off for the international break with a 4-3 loss to Tottenham Hotspur. They were in front with ten minutes to go, but two late Rodrigo Bentancur goals gave Spurs a 4-3 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Before the Tottenham loss, Leeds did manage to stop a run of four straight defeats and eight matches without a win with back-to-back victories. They won 2-1 at Anfield before recording a 4-3 home triumph over Bournemouth.
Playing the champions is always arduous, but their ferocious support will back Leeds. Keep reading for the latest Leeds vs Man City odds and our EPL picks for this match.
Leeds United Projected Lineup: Robles, Koch, Cooper, Struijk, Kristensen, Forshaw, Roca, Greenwood, Aaronson, Gnonto, Gelhardt.
Leeds United Injuries: Klich, Sinisterra, Harrison, Summerville, Dallas, Meslier, Gray, Bamford.
Manchester City – City to Cruise to Another Victory Over Leeds?
With Arsenal’s win over West Ham United on Boxing Day, Man City has slipped eight points behind the Gunners in the race for the title. Newcastle United moved into second with their big win, so no less than three points will suffice for third-place City at Elland Road.
Before the international break, Man City suffered a shock home reverse to Brentford. Pep Guardiola’s boys were not at the races, and Ivan Toney bagged a brace in a 2-1 Bees success at the Etihad Stadium.
The Citizens returned to action with a narrow EFL Cup victory over rivals Liverpool last Thursday. Erling Haaland, Riyad Mahrez, and Nathan Ake netted to give City a 3-2 win in a pulsating cup tie at the Etihad.
Man City could have been better on their travels this season. They have won just half of their six away matches in the Premier League, scoring ten times. Also, Pep’s troops have won only one of their past four away fixtures in all competitions.
With Arsenal moving clear at the top, while Newcastle is showing no signs of letting up, Man City needs a win here. Can the champions of England return to Manchester with a big three points?
Manchester City Projected Lineup: Ederson, Ake, Cancelo, Laporte, Akanji, Gudgodan, Rodri, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Foden, Haaland.
Manchester City Injuries: Dias.
Leeds United vs Manchester City Pick and Prediction
In the 2020-21 season, Leeds picked up four points from their two meetings with Man City. They held City to a 1-1 draw at Elland Road before picking up a memorable 2-1 success at the Etihad Stadium in the reverse fixture.
However, Man City got revenge in emphatic style last season. They walloped United 7-0 in the game in Manchester in December 2021, with star man Kevin De Bruyne netting a double.
In the matchup at Elland Road, goals from Rodri, Ake, Gabriel Jesus, and Fernandinho gave City a resounding 4-0 win.
We can see Man City keeping another clean sheet against Leeds on Wednesday. Check out the solid EPL odds of +138 for the away side to win to nil.
Man City could dominate this Premier League fixture from start to finish. Have a punt on Guardiola’s superstars to be winning at half-time and full-time at -120.
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