Pre-match information
After a dizzying period at the end of 2025, Manchester United aims for a second victory in the last 5 matches when traveling to Leeds United's Elland Road stadium.
Closing a difficult December, the "Red Devils" were held to a 1-1 draw by Wolves, in the context that the opponent had just gone through a streak of 11 consecutive defeats. Joshua Zirkzee took advantage of an unexpected start to score his second goal after three appearances from the beginning in the Premier League (equal to the total number of goals he had in the first 15 matches). However, Wolves still rose up strongly and deserved to regain a point.
Under Ruben Amorim, Man United has drawn 5 of their last 7 Premier League matches despite being the opening team (2 wins), and only won 52% of the matches when leading 1-0 (11/21).
This result extends the series of disappointing matches at Old Trafford, including a defeat to Everton with only 10 players left, a defeat to West Ham who are struggling to stay in the league and conceding 4 goals in a dramatic draw with Bournemouth.
Those numbers raise big questions about the "Red Devils"' ability to finish off their opponents. They have conceded more equalizers than any other team in the Premier League this season (12 times). However, somehow, Man United still closed 2025 in sixth place, only behind the fifth-placed team in goal difference.
In the opposite direction, Leeds United climbed to 16th place relatively safely thanks to a 6-match unbeaten streak since the beginning of December, thereby significantly reducing pressure on coach Daniel Farke. Continuing the revival momentum, Leeds drew 0-0 with defending champion Liverpool right at Anfield on New Year's Day.
Man United have won their last two away games against Leeds, but they have never created a 3-game winning streak at Elland Road in the past.
In the opposite direction, Leeds has only won 3 points once in the last 19 encounters with Man United in the Premier League (6 draws, 12 losses). They have gone through 9 unbeaten matches since defeating the "Red Devils" 1-0 at home in September 2002.
