Leeds – Manchester City, Picks and Tips
Leeds haven't lost a game since the beginning of March, but Jessie March's side are still in the 'minnows' of the table. "The Peacocks are still nervous about relegation and are hoping for at least a draw in Saturday's Leeds v Manchester City clash. The most recent game for March's side was away to Crystal Palace. Leeds had a couple of good chances throughout the game, but the duel on the outskirts of London ended in a 0-0 draw. An important win for the Peacocks came at the beginning of April. Then Leeds won 3-0 at Watford. Raphinha opened the scoring in the 21st minute, Rodrigo increased the visitors' advantage in the 73rd minute and Harrison set the final score in the 85th minute. Leeds also drew 1-1 against Southampton. Harrison scored first in the 29th minute, but Ward-Prowse equalised for the visitors in the 49th minute. Leeds are in 16th place in the Premier League with 34 points after 33 games. "The Peacocks have a five-point lead over Everton, who are in the Championship places.
The English champions' most recent duel was at home in the UEFA Champions League. Guardiola's side played Real Madrid at the Etihad in the first leg of the semi-finals of the competition. In the end, City narrowly prevailed 4-3 after a spectacular duel. De Bruyne and Jesus quickly made it 2-0 in the first 11 minutes, then the English missed two more great chances through Mahrez and Fode. Real reduced the deficit through goal scorer Karim Benzema in the 33rd minute. After the break it was played at the same "crazy" pace as in the first half. Foden increased the gap for the "citizens", Vinicius made it 3-2, then Bernardo Silva scored the fourth goal for the English champion. But Benzema reduced the lead with a penalty goal in the 82nd minute. City have a fragile lead ahead of the return leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. In the Premier League, Manchester City put on a show at home to bottom side Watford. "The Citizens won 5-1 in a match in which Gabriel Jesus scored four goals. Rodri also scored for Guardiola's side and Kamara scored the only goal for the visitors. City also won the duel with Brighton, 3-0. Guardiola's side are top of the Premier League with 80 points, one ahead of Liverpool.
Our recommendation tip for Leeds – Manchester City: CITY SCORES IN BOTH HALVES @ 1.85