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Leeds vs Man City Bet Builder Tips: A 2.05 Scott Thornton Special for City’s Leeds Visit

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Leeds vs Man City Bet Builder Tips: Wednesday, December 28th

We have Leeds vs Man City bet builder tips for you ahead of another exciting Premier League clash.

City are facing a battle to retain their Premier League crown. Arsenal have restarted with a win, and the Citizens need to follow suit. Leeds flirted with relegation last season before eventually surviving. They could find themselves in a similar situation this season if results don’t improve.

In this article:

Leeds vs Man City Preview
Leeds vs Man City Stats & Facts
Leeds vs Man City Bet Builder

Leeds vs Man City Preview

Wednesday, December 28th, 20:00 (UK)

The pressure is on Manchester City coming into the second half of the season, with Arsenal pulling clear at the top of the table. City needs to put a tremendous run together to close the gap and retain their much-adored title.

The goalscoring exploits of Erling Haaland have earned him many plaudits this season. However, they are currently on the same points tally as they were after 14 games last season.

Pep Guardiola’s men lost their last league game against Brentford. They will need at least a point against Leeds to move back into 2nd place. The blue faction of Manchester will be disappointed to sit below Newcastle at this stage of the season. A win against Leeds would see them move to within five points of the league leaders.

Leeds are currently in 15th place, two points clear of the relegation zone. Furthermore, Marsch’s side have won just two of their last ten league matches. They will need to improve significantly to get anything from the reigning champions on Wednesday evening.

Manchester City beat Leeds in both meetings last season with an aggregate score of 11-0.

Leeds vs Man City Stats & Facts

Leeds have beaten Man City once in their last five meetings.
Man City have failed to score in just one of their league games this season.
Leeds have kept just one clean sheet in their last 10 matches.
Man City won this fixture with no reply from seven Leeds shots last season: 0-4.

Leeds vs Man City Bet Builder

Man City’s matches average the fewest throws in the league. However, their fixtures at Elland Road in recent years have seen a good amount. For example, their last two games away to Leeds have seen 46 throws. Way above Man City’s match average of 30 throws per game over the previous three seasons.

Leeds’ home matches this season are averaging 44.86 throws per game whilst remaining a pressing team under Jesse Marsch. Their opponents average 8.46 passes before Leeds make a defensive action. This is the fewest in the league. Expect them to press City on Wednesday and force a lot of throws in the match. There have been 33 throws or more in three of City’s last four away games.

Leeds’ frantic, pressing approach also means that their contests see a lot of tackles. Their matches at Elland Road this season are averaging 41 tackles per game. In recent years, their meetings with City at Elland Road have seen 38 tackles.

City’s matches this season are averaging 27.07 tackles per game. So we are going to be conservative and back over 30.5 tackles in the match here. This has landed in 13 of Leeds’ 14 games this season.

These teams average the joint 3rd most dribbles per game in the Premier League, so there will be plenty of opportunities for players to get a foot in.