Leeds United vs Manchester City
May 5, 2023 10:00 am EDT
The Line: Man City -575 / Leeds United +1300 // Total: 3.5
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Manchester City and Leeds United face off on Saturday in an English Premier League showdown at Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City vs Leeds United Odds
Manchester City is the favorite sitting at -575 while Leeds United is the underdog sitting at +1300. The total in this game sits at 3.5 goals with the over paying out at -125.
Manchester City Betting Preview
Manchester City sits in 1st place in the standings having picked up 79 points. On Wednesday, Manchester City faced off against West Ham United and they were able to secure a 3-0 victory. Man City had 69 percent of the possession and seven shots on target. At halftime, the game was tied 0-0, but they scored three goals in the second half. Kevin De Bruyne is dealing with an injury and it doesn’t look like he’s going to be able to go in this game. Ake is back from a hamstring injury and he could get the start again in this game. In this game, Manchester City is going to need to get the offense going early.
Leeds United Betting Preview
Leeds United comes into this game sitting in 17th place in the standings having picked up 30 points. In each of the last five games, Leeds United has scored a goal. On Sunday Leeds United faced off against AFC Bournemouth and they were defeated 4-1. Luis Sinisterra, Tyler Adams, Stuart Dallas, and Liam Cooper are all dealing with injuries and they aren’t going to be able to go in this game. Goalkeeper Illan Meslier has really struggled the last couple of weeks but it looks like he’s going to be able to go in this game.
Shane’s Free Pick
Leeds United’s defense gave up four goals in the last game, and they are going to really struggle again in this game to defend. Manchester City is going to score five or six goals here, and Leeds United won’t be scoring more than a goal. Manchester City is going to have no issue winning a blowout. Back Manchester City -3.5 to cash here.
