LiontipsLeeds United vs Manchester City. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022-23 English Premier League (December 28, 2022).
Command Analysis
In the last game before the 6-week break, Leeds United suffered a devastating defeat to Tottenham (3:4). The Peacocks became the first team to lose after such a comfortable lead since Boxing Day 2012. Jessy Marsch now faces a difficult task of trying to rally his team against the formidable Manchester City.
Currently, Leeds aren't in too much trouble, but they are not guaranteed to keep their residence in the elite. After 14 rounds of match, the Whites are in 15th place in the standings with 15 points. They have scored 22 goals and won four Premier League games this season. The defense hasn't been very reliable - Leeds concede an average of two goals per game. They kept a clean sheet in just 2 out of 19 previous home games.
The home team will be without Gray, Sinisterra, Adams, Dallas, and Bamford.
Manchester City returned to action with an impressive victory over Liverpool (3:2) in the League Cup. This win proved that the Sky-Blues have recovered from their shocking defeat to Brentford (1:2) in the last Premier League match. The City team is in 2nd place in the standings with 32 points from 14 games.
Pep Guardiola has the best attack in the league - his charges have chalked up 40 goals. They will strive to catch up with Arsenal, who are currently five points ahead of the defending champions. Man City lost only one of their last 24 Premier League games and beat Leeds United in the previous two meetings (7:0 and 4:0).
Alvarez, Dias, and Phillips have been ruled out of this fixture.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 4 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 1:4
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games, the City team won.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
We will be backing the clear favourites in this fixture. Man City won the last two games against Leeds with clean sheets and beat Liverpool last week to reach the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup. The team is in good form and highly motivated to reclaim the top line from Arsenal. We don't think the home team has a chance.
Our prediction — Asian handicap (-2) to Manchester City
The Peacocks will try to withhold the offensive line of the Sky-Blues, but they are unlikely to succeed. Manchester City should win comfortably due to superior quality.
Second bet — Manchester City to win by 3 goals
