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Leeds United will play their first match since firing American manager Jesse Marsch when the Whites hit the road to play Manchester United on Wednesday at Old Trafford. On Monday, Leeds United decided to cut ties with Marsch, 49, one day after the club lost to Nottingham Forest, extending the Whites’ winless streak to seven matches. Leeds are fighting to avoid relegation, sitting in 17th in the English Premier League table with 18 points. Meanwhile, the Red Devils sit in third place in the EPL table with 42 points.
Kickoff is at 3 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Manchester United as the -215 favorites (risk $215 to win $100) in the latest Manchester United vs. Leeds United odds, with Leeds the +550 underdogs. A draw is priced at +340 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Leeds United vs. Manchester United picks, make sure you check out the English Premier League predictions and best bets from SportsLine soccer insider Martin W. Green.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. Green has generated almost $33,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Now, Green has broken down the Leeds United vs. Man Utd matchup from all sides and just locked in his picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Man Utd vs. Leeds:
Manchester United vs. Leeds spread: Man U -1.5 (+125), Leeds +1.5 (-160)Manchester United vs. Leeds over/under: 2.5 goalsManchester United vs. Leeds money line: Man U -215, Leeds +550, Draw +340MAN: David de Gea is tied for third in the league in clean sheets (three)LEE: Leeds rank 10th in the EPL in xG (expected goals) this season (1.55)Manchester United vs. Leeds picks: See picks here
Why you should back Manchester United
Marcus Rashford enters the match on a goal-scoring tear. The 25-year-old forward has scored 11 goals in 13 matches for United in all competitions since returning from the 2022 World Cup. In Premier League matches alone this season, he has 10 goals, which is tied for fifth in the EPL.
In addition, the Red Devils have one of the best home records in the league. In 10 matches at Old Trafford this season, United have eight wins, one draw and one loss, accumulating 25 points on home soil. That’s the third best home record in the EPL, behind only defending champion Manchester City and top-of-the-table Arsenal.
Why you should back Leeds United
The Whites face a Manchester United side that will be missing a key player in Casemiro. The 30-year-old Brazilian midfielder was sent off after a melee broke out during Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday. He will miss three games, and the Red Devils have struggled defensively without him this season, allowing 1.7 goals per match without him versus 0.6 goals per match with him.
In addition, the newly acquired Weston McKennie has had more time to assimilate with his new club. Acquired in the January transfer window from Juventus, the 24-year-old American is a solid box-to-box midfielder with an ability to finish set pieces. He entered Sunday’s match as a sub but is projected to play a significant role for Leeds moving forward.
How to make Leeds United vs. Manchester United picks
Green has analyzed this Premier League match from every possible angle. He is leaning Over on the goal total and has locked in three total best bets, including one that pays plus-money. Head to SportsLine to see his analysis and top picks.
So who wins Manchester United vs. Leeds on Wednesday? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to find out which wagers in Leeds vs. Manchester United have all the value, all from the soccer expert who has generated almost $33,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and find out.