Manchester United vs Leeds United Betting Tips

Manchester United are hosting Leeds United in the Old Trafford, Manchester on the 14th of August 2021, Saturday at 17:00 IST. New season, New Hopes, The Red Devils are opening their campaign against a side which was terrific in the last season after the promotion the year before after a wait of more than 17 years, they’ve surely done justice to that to say nonetheless.

Manchester United Form and Team News

In the last season, Manchester United ignited some firebrand football on certain occasions which gave out the impression that they were truly on the comeback trail, but as the case of Arsenal, the transition is on a never-ending sojourn. They are opening their campaign against Leeds United on Saturday at home. Manchester United’s recent form has not been that great compared to the rivals, also add to the fact that they beat the recently promoted side on multiple occasions as well. They have won three games and lost just four games in the last ten they have played while two games ended in a draw. Manchester United surely have everything in their favor now, and only winning championships should be the only priority from here on.

Ole had a big purse this summer and he has brought in two superstar players in Sancho and Varane. If Sancho is able to hold the reputation of being the force that he used to be in the right-wing at Dortmund, then, Man United could be in for a lot of goals down that flank along with help from Cavani and Rashford. Talisman Pogba has not been able to replicate what he has done for France in club football and this could be the best time to make it right along with last season’s best Man U player Bruno Fernandes. 

Leeds United Form and Team News

Leeds United made a historic comeback last season into the premier league after more than 17 years and surely they did justice to the comeback somewhat after finishing in the top ten. They would now want to continue building on the momentum gained here to improve their position and cause some upsets along the way. The recent is comparatively decent with four wins in the last ten games. They are playing against Manchester United and they are also not in the best form going into this match, which could make up for a compelling watch to see how Leeds would respond to this new season and will they be able to continue building on the momentum.

Most managers would have crumbled under the pressure of the Premier after getting promoted in a long time, but then Argentine Marcelo Bielsa had different ideas and had made the team compete no matter what and end up winning on several occasions and finishing where they did was no mean feat. It’s time now for Bielsa to start dreaming big and what they can do from here on to finish in the top half of the table and see where they go from there. 

Odds by Casumo

Manchester United are favorites to win according to the Casumo Sportsbook. They are placed at 1.53 odds while Leeds United is placed at 5.80. The odds for a draw is 4.50.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

On paper, most matches Manchester United are part of are the better team and add to that the addition of Sancho and Varane, they can become deadly from now, here too, they hold an edge over the Leeds team where they have lost on just two occasions and won on eleven occasions. Leeds if they score early start pressing more, then Man United could be in for a long evening at the Old Trafford.

Tip 1: Both teams to score

Nine of the last ten matches played by Manchester United across competitions have had both teams score. While playing as the host, Four of the last five matches that Manchester United played also did have both teams scoring. Six of the last seven matches that Leeds United have been part of have had the above condition being satisfied. Playing away, three of the last four matches involving Leeds United have had both teams score. One of their last two head to head matches have also had the above condition satisfied. While playing with Man U as the host, Four of their last six head to head match has also had both teams scoring, so it’s most likely both teams might end up scoring. The odds for Both Teams to score according to the Casumo Sportsbook is 1.68.

Tip 2: Manchester United total goals over 1.5

Manchester United with the number of attacking players in the mix have been terrific in front of the goal and have been scoring quite frequently as well. They have in the last four matches across competitions have seen all four games where they have managed to score over 1.5 goals individually. While in the last four home games that Manchester United have played, they have managed to score above the above limit in three matches of those. Leeds United also have conceded over 1.5 goals in all four of their last four games. Playing away, three of the last four games have also seen Leeds conceding over 1.5 goals to the opponent. So the game between Manchester United and Leeds United on Saturday will most likely have Manchester United scoring over 1.5 goals in it. The odds for Manchester United’s total goals over 1.5 according to the Casumo Sportsbook is 1.53.

Conclusion

Manchester United have got what they were vying for a long time, and now it’s time to start utilizing these resources to the fullest capacity and eventually win titles and not just matches. Leeds however would hope to start from where they left in the last season. Summarising on a couple of tips from above:

1. Both teams to score @ 1.68
2. Manchester United total goals over 1.5  @ 1.53

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