Leeds vs Manchester City Predictions, Tips & Predictions

Leeds United vs Manchester City
England - Premier League
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2024
Starts at 17pm UK / 30pm CET
Location: Elland Road.

The Citizens got the better of their lives on the final day of the game at Leciester's hands. At home, Pep Guardiola's men were defeated by Jamie Vardy and company in a 2-5 draw.

That single encounter has now turned the tide in Liverpool's favor to go after another EPL crown. Prior to the season, the punters had clearly favored the Citizens to lift the trophy at the end of the campaign.

Suffice it to say that Guardiola is now in a world of trouble. He no longer seems to have the aura of invincibility that surrounds him and, after back-to-back Champions League fainting, it's only a matter of time before the fans start calling for his head.

You need to make a statement, and now.

And as it were written, you have the perfect opportunity.

The team faces the Peacocks, who rose to the top flight after a 16-year gap. They are clearly inexperienced and lack the world-class talent that the 2018-19 champions possess.

In addition, Marcelo Bielsa's men have also shown a flagrant weakness in defense.

As such, if Pep plays his chips right, he could be guaranteed a big win this weekend.

However, he needs to understand the offensive potential of a team led by Bielsa. If he underestimated them, Pep would face another embarrassing defeat.

Leeds vs Manchester City: Head to Head (h2h)

• The last time the two met, Guardiola's men claimed a massive 4-0 victory.
• Five of the previous eight meetings have featured goals from both teams.
• However, six of the last eight wins at this stadium have gone to the hosts.
• The home team has failed to score goals at this ground just once in the last three decades.

Leeds vs Manchester City: Prediction

The Peacocks recorded a 1-0 away win on the final day of the game against Sheffield United. Despite being a newly promoted team, they impressed fans and pundits alike. Even in their first match, the team gave champions Liverpool a run for their money, and that too at Anfield.

They followed this up with a seven-goal thriller against Fulham. In fact, they have scored goals in their last 19 consecutive games and have done the same in their previous 10 home games.

In short, citizens who haven't been punished recently will have a hard time keeping a clean slate this weekend.

Be that as it may, this weekend's favorites are still Pep's men. They are wounded and desperate to win. They need a win at all costs this Saturday to make it clear they are still a team to fear.

They also have plenty of talent in their line-up for all positions and have been England's best side alongside the Reds for the last three years, while Bielsa's men are playing in the top flight for the first time since 2004.

For the reasons, expect Manchester City to pull off a tough win this weekend.

Leeds vs Manchester City: betting tips

• Manchester City win and both teams score @ 2,25 (5/4)

• Over 1,5 second half goals @ 1,60 (3/5) odd.

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