Manchester United vs Leeds United Predictions - April 13, 2026

Given that Manchester’s defence will be without Harry Maguire, Leeds can expose the defensive vulnerabilities. But United’s midfield has been exceptional. In all, the Red Devils are the favourites and expected to win. 

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

Date: Monday, 13^th April 2026

Time: 8 pm Nigerian time

After a 24-day break, Manchester United will return to action on Monday night, with the 20-time English champions welcoming Leeds United to Old Trafford in the Premier League.

The Red Devils are third in the Premier League table, seven points ahead of sixth-placed Chelsea, while the Whites are 15th, three points outside of the relegation zone.

Head-to-head:

• Manchester United have won 17 of the 31 Premier League meetings between the two teams.

• Leeds United recorded four victories.

• The remaining 10 clashes ended in draws.

• Leeds United haven’t scored in their last four Premier League matches

• The last two games between these two sides ended in a draw.

• Bobby Charlton is the leading goalscorer for Manchester United in this fixture

• Eight of their last 10 encounters produced at least two goals.

Form:

• Manchester United in the league: W-W-L-W-D

• Manchester United in all competitions: W-W-L-W-D

• Leeds United in the league: D-L-L-D-D

• Leeds United in all competitions: L-W-D-D-W

Team News:

• Harry Maguire remains suspended, whereas Mazraoui, Lisandro Martinez, Benjamin Sesko and Patrick Dorgu will be absent due to injury concerns for Man United.

• Joe Rodon, Anton Stach and Daniel James will be out for Leeds due to injury concerns.

Player(s) to watch:

• Matheus Cunha has made nine goal contributions, including seven goals and two assists. He has recently come after helping Brazil win the international friendly against Croatia. He played for Atletico Madrid, RB Leipzig and Wolverhampton Wanderers before making a move to Old Trafford this season. Carrick will be hoping to see Cunha penetrating the Leeds defence from the flanks and making accelerated runs as Manchester eye a big win over Leeds in the War of Roses.

• James Justin has plied his trade with Luton Town and Leicester City before finding his new home in Elland Road in 2025. In 22 games, he has made two goal contributions. He was part of the Leicester team that went on to win the FA Cup, EFL Championship and FA Community Shield. He will be tasked with the responsibility of neutralising the threats from the flanks and keeping Amad Diallo at bay, especially during transition plays and counterattacks.