Manchester United vs Leeds: Preview, Predictions, and Lineups

Manchester United will host Leeds at Old Trafford on Monday, April 13. The match closes Premier League matchday 32.

Match details

Context and stakes

Manchester United sit third with 55 points. They share that total with Aston Villa but have one game in hand.

A win would move United clear on the podium. It would put them six points above Liverpool.

Leeds occupy 15th place with 33 points. They lie three points above the relegation zone.

Team news

Manchester United

United face defensive absences. Harry Maguire is suspended.

Matthijs de Ligt remains out with a back problem. Patrick Dorgu is still recovering from a muscle issue.

Lisandro Martínez has recovered from a calf problem and looks set to start. Leny Yoro is likely to partner him.

• Probable formation: 4-2-3-1
• Possible lineup: Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw; Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo; Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Matheus Cunha; Benjamin Šeško.

Leeds

Leeds arrive with a longer injury list. Anton Stach, Joe Rodon and Daniel James are unavailable.

Noah Okafor, Jaka Bijol and Gabriel Gudmundsson are doubtful. Their status will be assessed before kick-off.

Ao Tanaka impressed in the FA Cup and could start. Brenden Aaronson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin should feature.

• Probable formation: 3-4-1-2
• Possible lineup: Karl Darlow; Sebastiaan Bornauw, Jaka Bijol, Pascal Struijk; Jayden Bogle, Ao Tanaka, Ilia Gruev, James Justin; Ethan Ampadu; Brenden Aaronson, Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Form and head-to-head

United have been particularly strong at Old Trafford this season. Their attacking output has been notable.

Leeds come here with confidence after reaching the FA Cup semifinals. They carry a four-game unbeaten run across competitions.

In the last five meetings, Manchester United have two wins and three draws. Leeds have not beaten United in that span.

The most recent clash ended 1-1 on January 4, 2026, in the Premier League.

Broadcast and streaming

• United States: USA Network, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO, UNIVERSO NOW.
• Mexico: FOX One, FOX+.
• Spain: DAZN Spain.

Prediction

Manchester United start as favorites. They are sharper at home and need the points for Champions League qualification.

Leeds have the intensity to trouble United. Their injuries and Old Trafford record make the task difficult.

Filmogaz.com prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Leeds.

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