Leeds United vs Manchester City: match statistics
Manchester City presents excellent form with five victories in a row and a goal balance of 12:3 in the last five matches, while Leeds United has only 1.2 points per match in this period with a balance of 7:9. The difference in quality is also visible in league positions – City in 2nd place with 17 victories in the season, Leeds in 15th position with just 7 wins. The guests' away statistics show 46% win efficiency and 31% clean sheets, which, given the weaker defense of the hosts (1.38 goals conceded on average at home), gives a clear advantage. Although Leeds has a decent home record (46% wins), the current form of both teams and the difference in class speaks decisively in favor of Manchester City. Small chances for a draw result from the unpredictability of a single match, however, all indicators point to a victory for the guests.
Leeds United vs Manchester City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Leeds United played against Manchester City in Premier League (England). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Leeds United has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Manchester City has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Leeds United scores 1.37 goals per game and allows 1.70. Manchester City scores 2.07 and allows 0.93. Games in this league average 2.79 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Leeds United's games and 48% of Manchester City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 63%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Manchester City has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.36 per game. Leeds United takes 12.3 shots per game, while Manchester City takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Leeds United leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Manchester City leads at halftime in 67% and scores 0.89 after halftime.
When the teams score
Leeds United's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Manchester City, it is minutes 31-45+ (16 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.79 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Manchester City presents excellent form with five victories in a row and a goal balance of 12:3 in the last five matches, while Leeds United has only 1.2 points per match in this period with a balance of 7:9. The difference in quality is also visible in league positions – City in 2nd place with 17 victories in the season, Leeds in 15th position with just 7 wins. The guests' away statistics show 46% win efficiency and 31% clean sheets, which, given the weaker defense of the hosts (1.38 goals conceded on average at home), gives a clear advantage. Although Leeds has a decent home record (46% wins), the current form of both teams and the difference in class speaks decisively in favor of Manchester City. Small chances for a draw result from the unpredictability of a single match, however, all indicators point to a victory for the guests.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Leeds United | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.40 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Manchester City is 117% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Leeds United · 2.6 pts / game - Manchester City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Manchester City is 51% better for: goals scored per game.
1.37 goals / game - Leeds United · 2.07 goals / game - Manchester City
Manchester City is 83% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.7 goals / game - Leeds United · 0.93 goals / game - Manchester City
Leeds United scores in 74% of games (20 of 27 meczów), while Manchester City keeps a clean sheet in 41% (11 of 27 meczów).
Manchester City scores in 85% of games (23 of 27 meczów), while Leeds United keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Leeds United
Over / Under - Manchester City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Manchester City is 60% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / game - Leeds United · 2.26 pts / game - Manchester City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Leeds United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 26%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Manchester City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 63%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +8 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (16 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Leeds United
Manchester City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Leeds United | Liga | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.07 | 2.79 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 56% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 54% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 15% | 25% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 71% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 80% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Leeds United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Manchester City. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Leeds United vs Manchester City?
The Premier League match finished Leeds United 0:1 Manchester City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Leeds United vs Manchester City?
Leeds United score 1.37 goals per game on average and Manchester City 2.07. The Premier League average is 2.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Leeds United's matches and 48% of Manchester City's.
What form are Leeds United and Manchester City in?
Over the last 5 games Leeds United have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Manchester City 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Leeds United vs Manchester City?
The statistical background for Leeds United vs Manchester City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.