As Manchester United gears up to host Leeds United at Old Trafford on April 13, 2026, the stakes are high in this historic rivalry. Leeds are desperate to avoid defeat in both league meetings with Manchester United for the first time since the 1994-95 season, while United seeks to extend their dominance over their Yorkshire rivals.
In recent form, Manchester United has been on a roll, losing only one of their last 14 Premier League games since Christmas Day. They have accumulated 29 points during this period, second only to Arsenal’s 31. This impressive run has solidified their position as serious contenders in the league.
Conversely, Leeds United has struggled significantly, managing just one win in their last 20 league meetings with Manchester United. Their current form is concerning, as they have gone 12 away games without a victory in the Premier League since their last win against Wolves in September.
Adding to Leeds’ woes, they have failed to score in their last four league games, marking the longest ongoing drought in England’s top tier. This lack of offensive output places additional pressure on manager Daniel Farke as he prepares his squad for the daunting challenge at Old Trafford.
On the other side, Manchester United will be without key defender Harry Maguire, who is suspended due to a red card received in a previous match against Bournemouth. However, the return of Lisandro Martinez from injury provides a boost to United’s defensive lineup.
Bruno Fernandes has been a standout performer against Leeds, scoring six goals in six Premier League games against them. His ability to influence the match could be pivotal as United looks to maintain their unbeaten streak at home against Leeds, which stretches back to February 1981.
The Opta supercomputer gives Manchester United a 61.7% chance of winning this encounter, reflecting their strong home form under manager Michael Carrick, who has led the team to six consecutive league victories at Old Trafford.
As the match approaches, both sets of fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying encounter. Observers are keen to see if Leeds can break their long-standing winless streak against United or if Manchester will continue their impressive run.
Details remain unconfirmed, but the atmosphere at Old Trafford is expected to be charged as these two historic clubs clash once again.
