Mark Lawrenson’s prediction for Leeds United vs Manchester United
Mark Lawrenson has backed Manchester United to win our away clash against Leeds United this weekend.
The BBC Sports pundit also warned we will need to take our chances to secure all three points against Marco Bielsa’s side at Elland Road. However, he backed us to secure a narrow 2-1 win.
“This should be a good game, because both sides have got something to prove at the moment and it’s normally pretty lively when they play each other anyway,” Lawrenson said.
“Leeds didn’t really turn up last week against Everton at Goodison, but there is no danger of that happening when Manchester United are at Elland Road.
“Manchester United were far from convincing when I watched them beat Brighton on Tuesday. Again, the result was on a knife edge until right near the end but they are still picking up points despite not playing particularly well, and I think they will beat Leeds.
“Ralf Rangnick’s side have found it difficult when sides have sat in against them, but Leeds won’t do that. There are going to be times when the door is left open for the visitors, but can they take their chances this time?”
Prediction: Leeds United 1:2 Manchester United