LiontipsManchester City vs Leeds United. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (December 14, 2021).
Command Analysis
Last week, Manchester City played their last group match in the Champions League. The Sky-Blues lost to RB Leipzig (1:2), but this result did not affect their standings. City finished top of the group and progressed to the knockout rounds.
City were knocked out of the League Cup by West Ham, but they are enjoying success in the Premier Leauge. The defending champions are currenlty first in the log with 38 points from 16 games. Pep Guardiola's men recorded 12 victories and 2 draws; at the moment, they boast the best defense in the league, having conceded only 9 goals this season.
Man City won the last three matches in the Premier League. They defeated Aston Villa (2:1), Watford (3:1), and Wolverhampton (1:0).
Mendy, Canselo, Torres, and Delap have been ruled out of this fixture.
Leed United had a very good season last year, but they are struggling to get into the top-10 in the current tournament. After the first 16 rounds, Marcelo Bielsa's men are 15th in the standings with 16 points from 3 victories and 7 draws.
After beating Crystal Palace (1:0), the Peacocks drew with Brentford (2:0) and suffered a defeat to Chelsea (2:3). Leeds have scored only 17 goals in 16 games, while conceding 25.
The Whites had a solid start in the League Cup. They defeated Crew Alexandria (3:0) and Fulham (1:0 P) in the first rounds, but their next opponents were Arsenal. The Gunners knocked Leeds out of the tournament.
Koch, Bamford, Cooper, Rodrido, Struijk, and Kalvin are sidelined through injuries.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
Goals were scored in both halves in 3 of the last 4 H2H games.
СтавкаCorrect score 3:0
Manchester City won 2 of the last 6 H2H games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 games of Leeds.
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 3
This bet played in 2 out of 5 games of the hosts.
Tip and bets
Manchester CIty are on top form. They have qualified for the Champions League playoffs from the first place in their group, and can fully focus on their Premier League campaign for the next two months. Barring a miracle, the hosts won't avoid a crushing defeat at Etihad.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-2) to Manchester City
Last season, Leeds drew with Manchester City twice. This year, Pep Guardiola's charges can't afford to lose points to the Peacocks - the competition for the league title is too tight. We predict a confident victory for the favourites.
Second wager - Manchester City to win by 3 goals
