Manchester United FC vs Leeds United FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester United FC vs Leeds United FC — Premier League at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United FC 10 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
- Leeds United FC 10 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Neil Davies
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
- Referee Chris Kavanagh
- Referee Lee Betts
- Referee Anthony Taylor
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | Leeds United FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 26 May | Villarreal CF | A | 11–12 | L |
| 23 May | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 May | Fulham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 May | Liverpool FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 11 May | Leicester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | Manchester United FC | A | 1–5 | L |
| 23 May | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 May | Southampton FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 May | Burnley FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 08 May | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 01 May | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Manchester United FC | Leeds United FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #9 |
| 8 | Points | 14 |
| 10 | Played | 10 |
| 1 / 5 / 4 | W / D / L | 3 / 5 / 2 |
| 14 | Scored | 10 |
| 19 | Conceded | 8 |
| -5 | GD | +2 |
| 0.80 | PPG | 1.40 |
| 10% | Win % | 30% |
Key Stats
78%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
Manchester United FC this season
40%
Clean Sheets
Leeds United FC this season
Leeds United FC this season
Manchester United FC are 18th (8 pts). Leeds United FC are 9th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Manchester United FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/3
46-60
1/5
61-75
3/2
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Leeds United FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
3/–
61-75
–/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Manchester United FC
| Bruno Fernandes | 4 G | 2 A |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 4 G |
Leeds United FC
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jayden Bogle | 2 G | |
| Noah Okafor | 2 G | |
| Anton Stach | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Manchester United FC launch into their encounter with Leeds United FC.
- 5' A quiet spell here at Old Trafford. Manchester United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 20' It looks surprising Manchester United FC does not make any changes. Liam Cooper has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Luke Ayling has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 2 cards already picked up this season.
- 30' Assisted by Paul Pogba with the perfectly-timed delivery and Bruno Fernandes makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 31' What a moment for Bruno Fernandes! That strike on 31 puts his side firmly in control.
- 36' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 41' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' Fresh legs for Leeds United FC! Junior Firpo comes on to replace Rodrigo.
- 48' The deadlock is broken! Luke Ayling gets on the scoresheet on 48 minutes.
- 49' Luke Ayling does the damage! The net is bulging and Leeds United FC surge ahead!
- 52' GOAL! Mason Greenwood fires home to make it 3-2!
- 54' Brilliant from the ! Bruno Fernandes makes it 4-2 with a superb finish on 54.
- 59' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Liam Cooper.
- 60' What a strike from Bruno Fernandes! The score is 5-2.
- 62' Raphinha catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 62.
- 67' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 68' Magnificent from Fred! That is 17 goals in 422 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 69' Nemanja Matic has so much to prove this time. He replaces Scott McTominay on 69 minute.
- 70' The crowd applauds Scott McTominay as he leaves the pitch. Nemanja Matic steps in for Manchester United FC.
- 75' Manchester United FC make a change. Daniel James trudges off to be replaced by Jadon Sancho on 75 minutes.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Tyler Roberts. He replaces Patrick Bamford on 77 minute.
- 82' With 2 assists to his name this season, Raphinha is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Leeds United FC.
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Luke Shaw.
- 88' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Manchester United FC players.
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 29
-
21
Daniel James ↓ Jadon Sancho 75'
- 1
- 17
-
6
Paul Pogba ↓ Anthony Martial 75'
- 2
- 23
-
39
Scott McTominay ↓ Nemanja Matic 69'
- 18
- 11
Bench
- 22
-
9
Anthony Martial ↑ 75'
-
31
Nemanja Matic ↑ 69'
- 8
- 20
- 15
- 34
-
25
Jadon Sancho ↑ 75'
- 33
Coach
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Leeds United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 2
- 21
- 15
-
22
Jack Harrison ↓ Helder Costa 69'
-
9
Patrick Bamford ↓ Tyler Roberts 77'
- 43
- 1
- 5
-
19
Rodrigo ↓ Junior Firpo 46'
- 10
Bench
-
17
Helder Costa ↑ 69'
- 23
- 4
-
11
Tyler Roberts ↑ 77'
- 46
-
3
Junior Firpo ↑ 46'
- 38
- 42
- 13
Coach
Marcelo Bielsa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Bruno Fernandes | 7 |
| Marcus Rashford | 3 |
| Scott McTominay | 2 |
| Jadon Sancho | 2 |
| Luke Ayling | 2 |
| Fred | 2 |
| Noah Okafor | 2 |
| Liam Cooper | 2 |
Head to Head
Manchester United FC Form
2021-08-14
Manchester United FC
5–1
Leeds United FC
W
2021-05-26
Villarreal CF
12–11
Manchester United FC
L
2021-05-23
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–2
Manchester United FC
W
2021-05-18
Manchester United FC
1–1
Fulham FC
D
2021-05-13
Manchester United FC
2–4
Liverpool FC
L
2021-05-11
Manchester United FC
1–2
Leicester City FC
L
Leeds United FC Form
2021-08-14
Manchester United FC
5–1
Leeds United FC
L
2021-05-23
Leeds United FC
3–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2021-05-18
Southampton FC
0–2
Leeds United FC
W
2021-05-15
Burnley FC
0–4
Leeds United FC
W
2021-05-08
Leeds United FC
3–1
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
2021-05-01
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
2–0
Leeds United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.97
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Leeds United FC
51%
Manchester United FC or Leeds United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–1 not predicted5 – 1Actual
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
5.9%
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
4.1%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | Leeds United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 20% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

