# Manchester United vs Leeds Match Preview, Prediction, Teams & How to Watch — Old Trafford Hosts the Return of English Football!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/manchester-united-vs-leeds-match-preview-prediction/  
Published: 2026-03-29  
Updated: 2026-03-29  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The wait is over. After years away from each other in the top flight, the [Manchester United vs Leeds United](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_United_F.C._v_Leeds_United_F.C._football_rivalry) rivalry is back at full intensity. **Manchester United host Leeds United at Old Trafford** in a significant **Premier League** clash on **Monday, April 13, 2026** at **19:00 UTC (12:30 AM IST, April 14)**. [UrbanAsian](https://urbanasian.com/entertainment/bollywood/2026/03/sidhant-gupta-to-lead-prime-videos-spy-thriller-in-teen-kauwe/) Third-placed United in pursuit of Champions League football. Leeds scrapping for survival. The stakes couldn’t be higher for either side.

## Manchester United vs Leeds — Match Info at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | Premier League 2025–26 |
| **Teams** | Manchester United vs Leeds United |
| **Date & Time** | April 13, 2026 — 19:00 UTC / 12:30 AM IST (Apr 14) |
| **Venue** | Old Trafford, Manchester |
| **Man United Manager** | Ruben Amorim |
| **Leeds Manager** | Daniel Farke |
| **Man United League Position** | 3rd (55 pts) |
| **Leeds League Position** | 15th (33 pts) |
| **Live TV (India)** | Star Sports Select / JioHotstar |
| **Win Probability** | Man United 50% — Draw 25.5% — Leeds 32.8% |

## Predicted Lineups

**Manchester United:** Key absentees include Harry Maguire (suspension), Noussair Mazraoui (injury), Lisandro Martínez (injury), Patrick Dorgu (injury), and Matthijs de Ligt (injury). Likely XI: Lammens; Heaven, Yoro, Shaw, Dalot; Ugarte, Casemiro; Zirkzee, Cunha, Sesko; Rashford.

**Leeds United:** Perri; Bornauw, Bijol, Struijk, Bogle; Stach, Ampadu; Aaronson, Gudmundsson, Okafor; Calvert-Lewin.

![Manchester United vs Leeds](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mamamannssk-1024x683.webp)

## Form & Key Players

**Manchester United** sit third but remain frustratingly inconsistent. Amorim’s side have won just three of their last six matches, though they remain unbeaten in 25 Premier League games against promoted sides since November 2021. United have also scored in seven consecutive away league games — albeit conceding in all of them too.

**Leeds** arrive in far more dangerous shape than their position suggests. Farke’s side are unbeaten in six successive matches — a run that includes a win over Chelsea and draws with Liverpool. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has scored in six of his last seven league appearances, making him one of the most lethal attackers in the division right now. Leeds have won just once in their last 19 Premier League meetings with United, but their home form this season gives them genuine belief.

## Head-to-Head & Prediction

The overall head-to-head record shows Manchester United dominating — 50 wins vs Leeds’ 26 in all meetings, and 23 wins vs 16 in games at Old Trafford. However, Leeds last won this fixture way back in September 2002. [crictracker](https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-match-predictions/ipl-2026-match-2-mi-vs-kkr-match-prediction-who-will-win-todays-ipl-match-between-mi-vs-kkr-8139/)

**Prediction: Manchester United 2–1 Leeds United** — Old Trafford crowd, UCL pressure, and United’s unbeaten record against promoted sides tips this to the hosts — but Calvert-Lewin will threaten all game.

For the latest Premier League standings, form guides and United vs Leeds head-to-head stats, visit [TechnoSports’ Premier League coverage section](https://www.technosports.co.in). Also read our [Premier League 2025–26 top four race and relegation battle tracker](https://www.technosports.co.in).

## FAQs

### **Q: Where can I watch Manchester United vs Leeds United Premier League live in India?**

You can watch the match live on Star Sports Select channels or stream it on JioHotstar. Kick-off is at 12:30 AM IST on April 14, 2026.

### **Q: Who are the key injury absentees for Manchester United vs Leeds on April 13?**

Manchester United are without Maguire (suspension), Mazraoui, Martínez, Dorgu, and de Ligt (all injured). Leeds are missing Longstaff, Rodon, and Daniel James — but Calvert-Lewin is expected to start and lead the attack.