Leicester host Manchester United at the King Power Stadium in Sunday’s late Premier League kick-off.
The Foxes are desperate for points, sitting in 19th place, six points from safety. Meanwhile, Man United have had a disappointing campaign and are languishing in 14th. There is no threat of relegation, but neither is there any real chance of them qualifying for Europe.
LEICESTER VS MAN UTD PREVIEW
Leicester go into this game hoping to halt a run of five straight defeats in the Premier League. The only points they have picked up since drawing 2-2 with Brighton on 8 December is in a 2-1 victory at White Hart Lane against Tottenham on 26 January.
United’s last six league games have typified their season. They have won two, drawn two and lost two in this period. They did progress to the next stage of the Europa League by beating Real Sociedad on Thursday and will be looking to build on this against Leicester. It’s worth noting that United are unbeaten inside 90 minutes in all of their last six games.
Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will face his former club on Sunday, with his team looking destined for the drop. The Leicester team will be largely unchanged, with Abdul Fatawu being the main absentee.
Patrick Dorgu is still suspended for Man Utd, while Leny Yoro is a doubt. The game will probably come too early for Mason Mount, who at least is back in training.
Altay Bayindir, Amad Diallo, Jonny Evans, Tom Heaton, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw are all out.
LEICESTER VS MAN UTD PREDICTIONS
Leicester Win
The longer the game stays 0-0, the nervier United will become. They are prone to conceding goals and with the home crowd behind them, the Foxes could spring a shock. The Foxes beat United 4-2 at the King Power in this fixture in the 2021/22 season.
Draw
Leicester are more desperate for points than United and this could play to their advantage. The last draw between the two sides at the King Power was on Boxing Day 2020, a game which finished 2-2.
Man Utd Win
Despite United’s erratic form, Leicester’s recent results have been so dire that Ruben Amorim’s side should have too much for them. United also won the reverse fixture at Old Trafford 3-0, as well as games in the FA Cup and League Cup this season.
LEICESTER VS MAN UTD – BETTING TIPS
Man Utd Win
United have hardly set the world alight this season, but their confidence will be high following their 4-1 thumping of Real Sociedad in midweek. They have already met Leicester three times this season and have won all encounters. They beat them 5-2 in the League Cup, 3-0 in the Premier League and 2-1 in the FA Cup.
Both Teams To Score (BTTS)
Leicester haven’t scored in any of their last five Premier League games and are averaging less than a goal a game. They have only scored four goals in their last 13 league games.
However, United have conceded 40 league goals this season and conceded against Leicester in both the FA Cup and League Cup. They also haven’t kept a clean sheet since January. With the home crowd backing them, Leicester could grab a goal. BTTS is where the value lies.
Bruno Fernandes to Score Anytime
Thursday’s hat-trick hero against Real Sociedad, Bruno Fernandes has scored seven Premier League goals for United this season too. He’ll relish the opportunities he’ll get at the hands of Leicester’s profligate defence. He is also a man in form, having scored six goals in six games in all competitions.
LEICESTER VS MAN UTD – HEAD-TO-HEAD AND KEY STATS
There have been 140 games between the two sides, with United winning 73. Leicester have won 36 times, with 31 draws.
Man Utd have won all of the last five meetings between the two sides.
Leicester have lost 12 of their last 13 Premier League games, scoring just four goals in this period.
Leicester have not scored in their last five Premier League games.
