Leeds United vs Manchester United Picks and Predictions for Sunday, October 18, 2026
Leeds United is home to Manchester United at Elland Road on Sunday. The match is scheduled to begin at 9:00 am ET. Leeds is 7th in the Premier League, at 2-3-1 on 9 points. Manchester United is 13th at 1-3-2 on 6 points. Leeds lost its most recent outing 2-1 to Arsenal. Manchester United was beaten in a Champions League match by Atletico Madrid 2-0 in its most recent match. Cash in a winner with our free Premier League picks.
Leeds United has been tough at home
Last Saturday, Leeds was beaten by Arsenal 2-1. The loss was the club’s first in the English top flight league this season. Leeds averages 1.33 goals per match and allows just 0.83. The Whites have two clean sheets through six EPL matches and have not lost in eight consecutive matches played at home across all competitions. Leeds beat Newcastle 4-1 in its most recent league victory at Elland Road.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Jayden Bogle each have two goals to lead Leeds. Tarik Muharemovic, Calvert-Lewin, Ao Tanaka and several others have one assist. Calvert-Lewin has been one of the leading offensive players, while Leeds has received goals from several positions. The Whites have nine points through six matches and are three points ahead of Manchester United.
Injuries: Joe Rodon and Mateo Joseph are out. Daniel James could return after resuming training.
Manchester United needs better results on the road
Manchester United lost to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last Tuesday and has not won any of its last five across all competitions. The Red Devils average 1.50 goals per match in the Premier League and allow the same number. Manchester United has one victory in six matches in the top flight and is winless in four matches played away from Old Trafford this season, in all competitions.
Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes lead Manchester United with three goals apiece. Matheus Cunha has a team-best two assists, while Fernandes has one. Manchester United has scored nine goals in six league games but has not kept a clean sheet. The Red Devils have also allowed two goals in three of their four away matches this season.
Injuries: Benjamin Sesko, Manuel Ugarte and Patrick Dorgu are out. Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw and Noussair Mazraoui have uncertain availability.
Key To The Game
Leeds allows just 0.83 goals per game and has not lost in eight straight competitive home matches. Manchester United has not won away from home this season and has struggled to keep opponents from scoring. Leeds has the better defensive numbers and the advantage of playing at Elland Road.
Leeds United vs Manchester United Pick
- Leeds United
Leeds has lost only one of six Premier League matches and has not been defeated in eight straight competitive games at Elland Road. Manchester United has won just once in league play and is without a victory in four away matches this season. The Whites have allowed only five goals in six games, while Manchester United has conceded nine. Leeds has the stronger defense and home record, making the Whites the pick.
Leeds United vs Manchester United Over/Under Pick
- Under 2.5 Goals
Leeds has allowed only five goals in six Premier League matches and has kept two clean sheets. The Whites also played Crystal Palace to a scoreless draw before losing 2-1 to Arsenal. Manchester United has struggled to score consistently during its five-game winless stretch, including being shut out by Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. With Leeds allowing fewer than one goal per game, the Under 2.5 goals is the selection for Sunday.