Leeds vs Manchester United: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Ruben Amorim’s side bid to move into top four with win in lunchtime kick-off

Ruben Amorim’s side could move into the top four with a win in the lunchtime kick-off as they look to bounce back from a disappointing draw at home rock-bottom Wolves last time out.

United were beaten in their last away game before Christmas, though the 2-1 loss to Aston Villa is their only defeat on the road since September.

Leeds are now unbeaten in six games after securing a credible goalless draw away at Liverpool on New Year’s Day , though they have had less recovery time than the Red Devils.

Here’s everything you need to know about the game…

Leeds vs Manchester United is scheduled for a 12.30pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, January 4, 2026.

The match will take place at Elland Road.

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports. Coverage starts at 11am GMT on TNT Sports 1 ahead of kick-off at 12.30pm.

Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport ’s live blog!

Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights from 5.15pm GMT with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.30pm.

Leeds will be without captain Ethan Ampadu through suspension as the midfielder picked up his fifth yellow card of the season at Anfield.

Sebastiaan Bornauw limped off late on in the goalless draw, so his involvement at the weekend is in doubt but Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor are expected to return to the starting lineup.

For Man United, Bryan Mbeumo, Amad Diallo and Noussair Mazraoui are all away at the Africa Cup of Nations , while Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt and Bruno Fernandes are all out injured.

Mason Mount and Kobbie Mainoo have also been sidelined lately and Amorim is not expecting to have either midfielder available for selection.

“We are going [with] no issues," Amorim said in the pre-match press conference. "No different issues.

"We are going to see tomorrow [Saturday]. We have one more training but I don't think so [getting anyone back]."

Ruled out: Kobbie Mainoo

Manchester United via Getty Imag

Facing Liverpool and Man United in the space of three days is going to be a massive ask of Leeds. Having fewer days to recover could prove to be the determining factor, even if Amorim is without several key players.

We expect an entertaining back and forth battle at Elland Road with both sides forced to settle for a share of the spoils.

2-2, draw.

Man United, unsurprisingly, have dominated this fixture down the years and are unbeaten against their rivals in seven meetings. Leeds have not beaten the Red Devils at home since September 2002 when Harry Kewell netted the winning goal.

Leeds United wins: 26

Manchester United wins: 50

Draws: 37

Leeds United to win: 13/8

Manchester United to win: 17/10

Draw: 12/5

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).