Predicting Leeds United's next three games with Sunderland, Liverpool and Man United incoming | OneFootball

Leeds United face a testing three-game spell after Christmas, two on the road before Manchester United visit Elland Road. They are buoyed by wins over Chelsea and Crystal Palace and draws at Liverpool and Brentford. They will want to enter 2026 unbeaten after five matches.

According to Leedsunited.news, Daniel Farke has already addressed the media before Sunday’s clash with Sunderland, who are sixth after a superb 2025-26 start. The Black Cats have bucked the promoted-team slump, and without them Leeds’ form would be drawing even greater plaudits.

This looks a good moment to face Sunderland, with eight players missing, including six at AFCON. Regis Le Bris has proven himself one of the best managers in England and their recruitment has been impressive, even if pricey. Prediction: 1-2 Leeds.

Leeds have played only twice since a 3-3 draw with Liverpool, when Ao Tanaka nicked a last-minute equaliser. Liverpool are in a stronger position and have had three outings, beating Inter, Brighton and Tottenham, and while they will be without Alexander Isak after his broken leg and operation, they still have Hugo Ekitike, who scored twice against Leeds, plus home advantage. Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Leeds.

Then comes the one Leeds fans have awaited, Manchester United at Elland Road, one day from the famous 3 January Cup win under Simon Grayson when Jermaine Beckford made it 1-0. Elland Road will be bouncing, and with Bruno Fernandes ruled out injured, a home defeat feels unlikely. Prediction: Leeds 1-1 Man United.

Source: Leedsunited.news