Manchester City v Leeds prediction

Premier League · Wed, 02 Dec 2026 20:00 GMT · Etihad Stadium

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:24 UK · refreshed continuously

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Manchester City v Leeds, Premier League on Wed, 02 Dec 2026 20:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Manchester City host Leeds in the Premier League on Wednesday 2 December (kick-off 20:00 UK).

The key numbers

Manchester City are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Leeds, every meeting checked.

Form and the table

11 of Manchester City’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in nine of Manchester City’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Manchester City have five wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 2.00 points per game, scoring 2.88 and conceding 1.63. Manchester City have scored 21 goals, the second-most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games). Manchester City have conceded 13 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.

Four of Leeds’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (27%). Both teams scored in seven of Leeds’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, Leeds have two wins, three draws and four defeats in their last 9 away matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.00 and conceding 1.67. Leeds have scored 10 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 10 games). Leeds have conceded eight goals, the third-fewest of the 20 clubs.

Manchester City (third) and Leeds (ninth) are seven points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Manchester City the stronger side, 70 rating points above Leeds (Manchester City 1728, Leeds 1658, after at least 162 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 28 February 2026, finished Leeds 0–1 Manchester City.

Team news

Predicted Manchester City XI (4-2-3-1): G. Donnarumma, A. Khusanov, R. Dias, M. Guéhi, N. O'Reilly, E. Anderson, R. Cherki, E. Fernández, I. Ndiaye, P. Foden, E. Haaland — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Erling Haaland (5.5 per match over 14 appearances, 14 goals) and Elliot Anderson (5.0 per match over 15 appearances, one goal and two assists) have been Manchester City’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Manchester City (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Erling Haaland averages 3.5 shots per 90 over 2150 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Elliot Anderson averages 1.0 key passes per 90 over 2281 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Leeds XI (3-4-2-1): J. Trafford, T. Muharemović, J. Justin, N. Elvedi, E. Ampadu, J. Bogle, A. Tanaka, G. Gudmundsson, A. Stach, S. Longstaff, D. Calvert-Lewin — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, James Justin (4.4 per match over 12 appearances, two goals) and Tarik Muharemović (3.9 per match over 12 appearances, one goal and two assists) have been Leeds’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Leeds (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), James Justin averages 2.8 tackles per 90 over 1063 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Tarik Muharemović averages 0.8 tackles per 90 over 1700 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Wed, 02 Dec 2026 20:00 GMT · Premier League · Etihad Stadium
Head-to-head (last 6): Manchester City 6 · draws 0 · Leeds 0 · 4 goals/game
Recent form: Manchester City 1W 1D 3L · Leeds 1W 2D 2L

Manchester City v Leeds (Premier League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

2.13 / 1.25

Goals

against 2.13 / 1.5 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

6.57 / 4.38

Corners

against 3.14 / 3.5 · 3 of the last 4 over 9.5

over 7 matches

6.29 / 4.13

Shots on target

against 4.57 / 4.88 · 4 of the last 4 over 8.5

over 7 matches

1.29 / 1.88

Cards

against 2.57 / 1.88 · 3 of the last 4 over 3.5

over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 7 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Manchester City for / against	Line	Leeds for / against
Goals scored	2.13 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.25 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	6.57 for · 3.14 against n 7 Last 5	9.5standard	4.38 for · 3.5 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	17.57 for · 10.57 against n 7 Last 5	19.5standard	13.25 for · 11.75 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	6.29 for · 4.57 against n 7 Last 5	8.5standard	4.13 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	9.14 for · 14.86 against n 7 Last 5	21.5standard	13 for · 10.75 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	1.29 for · 2.57 against n 7 Last 5	3.5standard	1.88 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5

Manchester City

Manchester City Goalkeeper

Manchester City — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
G. Donnarumma	15	901350 min	392.6 /90	140.9 /90	00 /90

Manchester City — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester City before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
G. Donnarumma n 8	90	2.9 6/3

Manchester City Defensive

Manchester City — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Rúben Dias	14	861208 min	100.7 /90	80.6 /90	30.2 /90	463.4 /90	191.4 /90	00 /90
J. Gvardiol	14	721002 min	302.7 /90	151.3 /90	30.3 /90	766.8 /90	141.3 /90	50.4 /90
M. Guéhi	13	791027 min	70.6 /90	100.9 /90	50.4 /90	474.1 /90	111 /90	10.1 /90
A. Khusanov	12	861031 min	332.9 /90	221.9 /90	40.3 /90	585.1 /90	90.8 /90	20.2 /90
Matheus Nunes	10	73728 min	131.6 /90	40.5 /90	40.5 /90	313.8 /90	40.5 /90	00 /90
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Manchester City — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester City before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
G. Donnarumma n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0	—
R. Cherki n 8	71.3	0.5 2/1	1.1 5/1	—
E. Haaland n 8	88.8	0.6 2/2	0.4 3/0	—
Rúben Dias n 8	83.5	2 6/5	0.1 1/0	—
E. Anderson n 8	89.1	1.5 7/3	3 8/7	—
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Manchester City — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester City before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
R. Cherki n 8	71.3	0.8 3/1
E. Haaland n 8	88.8	0.3 2/0
Rúben Dias n 8	83.5	0.9 4/2
E. Anderson n 8	89.1	2.9 8/6
J. Gvardiol n 8	64.9	2.8 5/4
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Manchester City Attacking

Manchester City — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
E. Haaland	14	871213 min	141 /90	00 /90	513.8 /90	292.2 /90	80.6 /90	70.5 /90
R. McAidoo	3	3194 min	11 /90	11 /90	32.9 /90	21.9 /90	21.9 /90	43.8 /90
F. Samba	2	76152 min	21.2 /90	00 /90	42.4 /90	21.2 /90	21.2 /90	00 /90
Omar Marmoush	1	3737 min	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90	12.4 /90	00 /90
R. Cherki	15	62927 min	70.7 /90	20.2 /90	232.2 /90	131.3 /90	292.8 /90	161.6 /90
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Manchester City — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester City before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
G. Donnarumma n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
R. Cherki n 8	71.3	2.5 7/5	1.1 6/1
E. Haaland n 8	88.8	3.5 8/8	1.9 8/5
Rúben Dias n 8	83.5	0.7 3/1	0.3 1/1
E. Anderson n 8	89.1	1.3 6/3	0.3 2/0
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Manchester City — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Manchester City before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
G. Donnarumma n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
R. Cherki n 8	71.3	0.6 4/0	0 0/0
E. Haaland n 8	88.8	1 6/2	0 0/0
Rúben Dias n 8	83.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Anderson n 8	89.1	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0
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Leeds

Leeds Goalkeeper

Leeds — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
J. Trafford	11	90990 min	393.5 /90	50.5 /90	00 /90
M. Zetterer	1	9090 min	22 /90	00 /90	00 /90

Leeds — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Leeds before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
J. Trafford n 8	90	3.8 8/7

Leeds Defensive

Leeds — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
T. Muharemović	12	901080 min	100.8 /90	151.3 /90	80.7 /90	715.9 /90	70.6 /90	10.1 /90
J. Justin	12	891063 min	332.8 /90	171.4 /90	50.4 /90	756.3 /90	100.8 /90	10.1 /90
N. Elvedi	9	86772 min	101.2 /90	91 /90	50.6 /90	374.3 /90	60.7 /90	10.1 /90
J. Bijol	5	69344 min	61.6 /90	71.8 /90	30.8 /90	246.3 /90	20.5 /90	00 /90
J. Rodon	3	71214 min	10.4 /90	31.3 /90	10.4 /90	93.8 /90	41.7 /90	00 /90
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Leeds — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Leeds before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
E. Ampadu n 8	90	2 5/5	1 7/1	—
T. Muharemović n 8	90	0.5 3/1	0.8 4/2	—
J. Justin n 8	87.9	0.6 4/1	1.3 7/3	—
J. Trafford n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0	—
Dominic Calvert-Lewin n 8	79.6	1.6 6/3	1 4/2	—
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Leeds — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Leeds before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
E. Ampadu n 8	90	2.1 8/6
T. Muharemović n 8	90	0.5 4/0
J. Justin n 8	87.9	2.7 8/6
Dominic Calvert-Lewin n 8	79.6	0.1 1/0
J. Bogle n 8	82	1 4/3
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Leeds Attacking

Leeds — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Dominic Calvert-Lewin	11	81890 min	40.4 /90	10.1 /90	171.7 /90	101 /90	60.6 /90	70.7 /90
N. Okafor	10	56563 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	50.8 /90	10.2 /90	61 /90	172.7 /90
H. Wilson	9	48428 min	00 /90	10.2 /90	20.4 /90	00 /90	122.5 /90	20.4 /90
L. Nmecha	7	44305 min	00 /90	20.6 /90	82.4 /90	10.3 /90	51.5 /90	51.5 /90
E. Ampadu	12	901080 min	00 /90	00 /90	60.5 /90	10.1 /90	110.9 /90	20.2 /90
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Leeds — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Leeds before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
T. Muharemović n 8	90	0.9 4/2	0.4 2/1
E. Ampadu n 8	90	0.5 2/1	0.1 1/0
J. Justin n 8	87.9	0.6 4/1	0.1 1/0
J. Trafford n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Dominic Calvert-Lewin n 8	79.6	1.8 6/4	1 6/1
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Leeds — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Leeds before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
T. Muharemović n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.3 2/0
E. Ampadu n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Justin n 8	87.9	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
J. Trafford n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
Dominic Calvert-Lewin n 8	79.6	0.4 3/0	0.1 1/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Manchester City v Leeds — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Manchester CityLDLWL

Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1.4 scored / 2 conceded per game

LeedsLDDLW

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 0.6 scored / 1 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Manchester City 6 · 0 draws · Leeds 0 · 4 goals/game

2026-02-28 Leeds 0–1 Manchester City
2025-11-29 Manchester City 3–2 Leeds
2023-05-06 Manchester City 2–1 Leeds
2022-12-28 Leeds 1–3 Manchester City
2022-04-30 Leeds 0–4 Manchester City
2021-12-14 Manchester City 7–0 Leeds

League standing · 2026/27

Manchester City#3 pos21 pts10 pl+8 GD

Leeds#9 pos14 pts10 pl+2 GD

Goals per game

Manchester City scored2.1

Leeds scored1

Manchester City conceded1.3

Leeds conceded0.8

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What is the head-to-head record between Manchester City and Leeds?: In their last 6 meetings, Manchester City won 6, Leeds won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 4 goals per game.
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