Leeds United host Manchester United at Elland Road on Sunday 18 October 2026, with kick-off at 4pm EAT. Our Leeds vs Man United prediction favours the home side not to lose: Leeds are seventh and beat United at Old Trafford in April, while Michael Carrick’s side are winless in five games in all competitions and under growing pressure.
This is one of English football’s fiercest rivalries, and the stakes are high. Leeds want to stay in the top half after a promising start to the season, while United badly need a result to ease the noise around their head coach.
Leeds vs Man United: Key Facts
- Competition: Premier League
- Date: Sunday 18 October 2026
- Kick-off: 4pm EAT (2pm UK time)
- Venue: Elland Road, Leeds
- Head coaches: Daniel Farke (Leeds), Michael Carrick (Man United)
- League position: Leeds 7th, 9 points; Man United 13th, 6 points
- Leeds last five: L 1-2 Arsenal (a), D 0-0 Crystal Palace (h), W 4-1 Newcastle (h), L 3-6 Chelsea (a, Carabao Cup), D 1-1 Brighton (a)
- Man United last five: L 0-2 Atletico Madrid (a, Champions League), D 1-1 Tottenham (h), D 1-1 Fulham (a), L 2-3 Brighton (h, Carabao Cup), L 0-1 Man City (h)
For odds and markets on this game, head to our Leeds vs Man United prediction page.
Leeds Form: Solid Start Under Farke
Leeds have made a decent start, with two wins, three draws and one defeat from six league games. The standout result was a 4-1 home win over Newcastle in September, and they are yet to lose a league game at Elland Road this season.
Their last outing was a narrow 2-1 defeat at Arsenal. You can read about that game in our Arsenal 2-1 Leeds report. Losing at the Emirates is no disgrace, and Farke’s side have had a full week to prepare for this derby.
Leeds Team News
Joe Rodon is out with a hamstring injury and is expected to miss around seven weeks. Mateo Joseph is also unavailable. Daniel James (back) has returned to training and Farke says there is a chance he could be involved.
Man United Form: Winless in Five
United are in a difficult run. They have not won in five matches in all competitions, and their last two games summed up their problems. Last Saturday they drew 1-1 at home with a ten-man Tottenham side, and on Tuesday they lost 2-0 at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, conceding inside the first minute. Leny Yoro was also sent off in Madrid. Our Atletico Madrid 2-0 Man United report has the full story.
Reports in England say Carrick is under heavy pressure, although nothing official has been said by the club. What is clear is that United need a performance, and a derby away at Elland Road is not the easiest place to find one.
Man United Team News
Benjamin Sesko (shin) is out, and Carrick says the striker is still further away from a return with no timeline set. Patrick Dorgu and Manuel Ugarte are also out. Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo are late fitness calls. Lisandro Martinez is available after apologising for an outburst towards director of football Jason Wilcox, and Matthijs de Ligt is back in the squad. No domestic ban has been reported for Yoro, as red cards in European games normally carry over only to UEFA competitions.
Head to Head
The most recent competitive meeting went Leeds’ way. They won 2-1 at Old Trafford on 13 April 2026, their first top-flight win at United’s ground in decades. That result will give Farke’s players real belief heading into Sunday.
Leeds vs Man United Odds
The market makes Leeds narrow favourites. Typical prices are around 2.30 to 2.50 for a Leeds win, 3.55 to 3.75 for the draw and 2.70 to 3.00 for a Man United win. Over 2.5 goals is priced at around 1.66 to 1.71. Check JetBet for the latest prices before kick-off.
Leeds vs Man United Prediction
Everything points towards Leeds avoiding defeat. They are at home, better rested, higher in the table and won the last league meeting. United have quality, but injuries to Sesko, Dorgu and Ugarte, doubts over Shaw and Mainoo, and a midweek trip to Madrid all count against them.
Derbies can be unpredictable and United are capable of a reaction, which is why we prefer the safety of the double chance over a straight home win.
Our pick: Leeds or draw (double chance 1X). For a bigger price, a straight Leeds win is worth considering.
Elsewhere on Sunday, see our Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal prediction. For official fixture details, check the Premier League fixture list.
FAQs
What time is Leeds vs Man United in Kenya?
Leeds vs Man United kicks off at 4pm EAT on Sunday 18 October 2026. That is 2pm UK time.
Is Yoro suspended for Leeds vs Man United?
No league ban has been reported. His red card came in the Champions League, and such bans normally apply only to European games.
Who won the last Leeds vs Man United game?
Leeds won the last competitive meeting 2-1 at Old Trafford on 13 April 2026.
What is the best bet for Leeds vs Man United?
Our pick is Leeds or draw (double chance), based on home advantage and United’s winless run. No bet is ever guaranteed, so bet within your limits.
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