Manchester United vs Leicester City Prediction: 10/11/2024

Manchester United will host Leicester City at Old Trafford in a Premier League matchup on Sunday.

Manchester United
Current Form: D-W-D-L-W-D

Manchester United enters this game following a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in their last Premier League fixture. In that match, United held 47% possession and took 11 shots, with 4 on target. Bruno Fernandes scored for United in the 70th minute, while Moisés Caicedo equalized for Chelsea four minutes later.

Defensive stability has been a concern for United, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 games, conceding a total of 7 goals. Despite this, United remains unbeaten against Leicester in their last three league encounters and has gone two consecutive home league matches without a loss.

 

Leicester City
Current Form: L-W-W-L-L-D

Leicester City also comes off a 1-1 draw, this time against Ipswich Town. Leicester held 57% possession, with 19 shots, 6 of which were on target. Jordan Ayew scored an injury-time equalizer in the 94th minute, while Leif Davis had put Ipswich ahead in the 55th minute.

Leicester’s recent form shows promise in attack, having scored 10 goals across their last six games. However, their defense has been somewhat inconsistent, allowing goals in 5 of those matches. Leicester has not beaten Manchester United away in the last two league matches but remains unbeaten in their previous two away league fixtures.

 

Head-to-Head
Looking at their recent head-to-head encounters since May 11, 2021, Manchester United has won 3 times, while Leicester has won 2, with one match ending in a draw. These games have been high-scoring, with a total of 22 goals scored, averaging 3.67 goals per game.

 

Team News: Manchester United
Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will be without Tyrell Malacia (knee injury) and Daniel Gore (shoulder injury). United is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Andre Onana, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martínez, Diogo Dalot, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho, and Rasmus Højlund.

 

Team News: Leicester City
Leicester may start with a 4-2-3-1 formation as well, featuring Mads Hermansen, Victor Kristiansen, Wout Faes, Jannik Vestergaard, Ricardo Pereira, Wilfred Ndidi, Harry Winks, Issahaku Fatawu, Facundo Buonanotte, Stephy Mavididi, and Jamie Vardy.

 

Prediction

Leicester City has the potential to score against Manchester United’s defense, but it may not be enough to avoid a narrow defeat. A close 2-1 victory for Manchester United is expected. Experts are recommending a bet on under 3.5 goals for this match.