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Their most recent defeat saw the Cityzens surprisingly saw them lose 2-0 in the Champions League against Bayer Leverkusen as Pep Guardiola made ten changes to his starting XI.
With pressure now building, Manchester City must respond immediately as they host struggling Leeds United at the Etihad on Saturday.
Leeds arrive in Manchester deep in relegation trouble and on a run of five defeats in their last six league games, but Daniel Farke’s side have shown they can strike early and will hope to take advantage of City’s recent vulnerability.
Manchester City v Leeds United tips
• Manchester City to Win - 11/50 with Bet365
• Over 2.5 Goals - 53/100 with Bet365
• Erling Haaland to Score - 11/25 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Manchester City to Win
City’s recent wobble makes the pressure real, but the numbers overwhelmingly favour a home victory.
They have won 23 of their last 25 Premier League games against promoted sides and come into this weekend on a run of five straight home league wins, all by at least a two-goal margin. Leeds, meanwhile, have lost five of their last six Premier League matches, including the last three in a row.
Their defensive issues away from home are glaring, with five defeats in six away league games, and they’ve conceded in nine straight Premier League fixtures. With the Etihad remaining one of Europe’s toughest venues and Guardiola unlikely to rotate heavily again after midweek criticism, everything points towards a City rebound and a comfortable home win.
Tip: Manchester City to Win @ 11/50
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Manchester City beats Leeds United regardless of the result
Over 2.5 Goals
City have scored 16 goals in their last four Premier League meetings with Leeds, averaging four per match.
Leeds also contribute to the goal trend as their last four Premier League goals have all been scored inside the opening 15 minutes, making them dangerous early but fragile late.
Add in City’s attacking depth and their desperation to respond after two defeats, and the likelihood of another high-scoring encounter at the Etihad is extremely strong.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are at least three goals in the game between Manchester City and Leeds United.
Erling Haaland to Score - 11/25 (Bet365)
Erling Haaland heads into this match one goal away from reaching 100 Premier League goals, and there would be no more fitting venue than the Etihad, where he has scored in each of his last five league appearances, netting nine times in that run.
The Norwegian has also had 2+ shots on target in all five of those home games. Leeds’ defensive frailties only strengthen this pick as they have conceded in nine consecutive league matches and allowed Aston Villa and Wolves to create multiple high-quality chances recently.
With Haaland also scoring the opener in City’s last three home league matches, the numbers overwhelmingly support him to get on the scoresheet again at 11/25 on Bet365.
Tip: Erling Haaland to Score @ 11/25
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Erling Haaland scores against Leeds United.
Manchester City v Leeds United odds
• Manchester City - 11/50 with Bet365
• Draw - 11/2 with Bet365
• Leeds United - 11/1 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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