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Manchester United vs Leeds United prediction

Premier League · Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 9:00 AM ET · Elland Road · USA Net

Result

Final: Manchester United 1, Leeds United 1 (a draw). Mel’s pick (Manchester United win 50% of the time) was wrong. On the total, Mel’s lean was wrong.

Mel’s pick

Manchester United win 50% of the time in Mel’s Playbook’s default simulation of this game, saved before it started.

Projected score

Manchester United 2, Leeds United 1 expected goals.

Mel vs the betting line

The total is 2.5; Mel projects 2.8 goals, a lean to the over.

Recent form

Manchester United (1-3-2) scored 1.8 and allowed 1.4 goals a game over their last 5.

Leeds United (2-3-1) scored 1.6 and allowed 1 goals a game over their last 5.

Based on this season’s stats, injuries, rest, travel, weather and the betting market. Updated Oct 18, 3:47 AM ET.

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