Manchester City vs Leeds – After defeating Fulham 1-2 in the Premier League, Manchester City is looking to win again.
Manchester City enjoyed a 63% possession advantage and two of its 12 total shots on goal were successful. The goals were scored by Julián lvarez (36′) and Erling Haaland (3′) for Manchester City.
Fulham’s opponents had four attempts at goal, with only one of those being successful. 15 seconds in, Carlos Vincius scored for Fulham.
The Manchester City defense has shown a lot of tenacity, as evidenced by their most recent results. Manchester City has been wasteful, as evidenced by the fact that four of their last six games’ goals have been scored in the net.
Let’s find out if that pattern continues into the upcoming game. Leeds United have lost just one in their previous three league encounters to Manchester City coming into this match.
Leeds United will be looking to rebound after losing their most recent match in Premier League action to Bournemouth.
In that game, Leeds United had 57% of the possession and only one of its six efforts on goal were successful. Patrick Bamford scored the goal for Leeds United (32′).
Four of Bournemouth’s 12 total shots on goal were on target. For Bournemouth, goals were scored by Jefferson Lerma (20′, 24′), Dominic Solanke (63′), and Antoine Semenyo (91′).
The Leeds United defense has given up a record 19 goals in only their previous six games as a result of a string of fairly subpar performances. This undesirable aspect of their game needs to be improved, without a doubt.
Before this encounter, Leeds United had lost its previous three league games on the road.
Manchester City vs Leeds – Betting Analysis
Looking at their previous head-to-head matches dating back to February 17, 2013, it can be seen that Manchester City has won four of them and Leeds United has won one, with one game being tied.
In those games, there were also a lot of goals scored, 24 in total, with an average of four goals scored per game.
The previous league meeting between these clubs occurred on Premier League meeting Day 17 on December 28, 2022, with the final score being Leeds United 1-3 Manchester City.
Leeds United possessed 31% of the game’s possession and made nine attempts on goal, but only one of them was successful. Pascal Struijk was their lone scorer (73′).
Manchester City’s opponents had 26 total attempts. nine shots on goal, with three of them being successful. Erling Haaland (51′, 64′) and Rodri both scored. Stuart Attwell was the official referee.
In our opinion, Manchester City will probably take advantage of many scoring chances. Conversely, Leeds United won’t have it easy scoring, however we believe it’s likely they will score here as well at some point.
What are the top odds for the game?
In terms of the bookies’ odds on the 90 minute result market, putting your money on Manchester City is best priced at 17/100, betting on the game finishing all-square is 7/1 and taking a punt on a victory for Leeds United gets you 16/1. They are the best returns being offered at the current time.
Our Prediction: Home to Win
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