Manchester United vs Leeds United Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Pre-season friendlies 2025

The Red Devils secured an easy win over the Peacocks when these sides last met.

Manchester United are ready to lock horns with Leeds United in a pre-season friendly fixture. The interesting contest between the two English clubs is scheduled to take place at the Strawberry Arena.

After their disastrous season, Manchester United are back training. They will now play a set of friendly games. They will have the opportunity to try different play styles with their new signings.

It will be interesting to see how Ruben Amorim will help the Red Devils get better during the current phase of the club.

Sharpening up ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/ZouyBUPhqn

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 11, 2025

Leeds United are coming in after winning the EFL Championship 2024-25. They will now be a part of the English Premier League in the coming season. The Peacocks will take the chance to play a game against a PL team: Man United.

They might try switching some tactics and tinkering with their game as they are now part of the first division of English Football.

Kick-off:

• Location: Stockholm, Sweden
• Stadium: Strawberry Arena
• Date: Saturday, July 19
• Kick-off Time: 18:30 IST/ 13:00 GMT/ 09:00 ET/ 06:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Manchester United: L-L-W-L-W

Leeds United: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Matheus Cunha (Manchester United)

The Brazilian will be in action for the first time for Manchester United. Matheus Cunha delivered some good performances for Wolverhampton Wanderers and his national team, which motivated the Red Devils to sign him. It will be interesting to see how he fits into the system of the red jersey.

He had 21 goal involvements during his 2024-25 Premier League run.

New season loading 🔋 pic.twitter.com/OoOaYGxYjR

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 10, 2025

Joel Piroe (Leeds United)

The 25-year-old Netherlands forward played a crucial part in Leeds United’s success during their 2024-25 season. Joel Piroe scored 19 goals and was also able to bag seven assists in 48 EFL Championship appearances. Against Man United, Piroe will be one of the main players for the peacocks.

Match Facts

• Leeds United have not won any of their last nine matches against the Red Devils.
• The Peacocks are on a 10-match unbeaten run.
• Manchester United have won only two of their last five games.

Man United vs Leeds United: Betting Tips and Odds

• Man United to win
• Matheus Cunha to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Lisandro Martinez and Andre Onana are injured. Hence, they will miss out onthe action for Manchester United.

Leeds United have all of their players ready and fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 113

Manchester United won: 50

Leeds United won: 26

Draws: 37

Predicted Lineups

Manchester United predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Bayindir (GK); Mazraoui, Maguire, Shaw; Dalot, Fernandes, Casemiro, Dorgu; Amad, Cunha; Hojlund

Leeds United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Darlow (GK); Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Byram; Tanaka, Gruev; Gnonto, Aaronson, Ramazani; Piroe

Match Prediction

These two Premier League clubs are set to face one another during the pre-season. We can surely expect them to produce an interesting match. However, Man United are likely to secure a win against Leeds United in their upcoming club friendly match.

Prediction: Man United 2-1 Leeds United

Telecast Details

The upcoming pre-season will be available to be streamed live on MUTV and LUTV.

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