Manchester United vs Leicester City Predictions and Betting Tips
Old Trafford is the stage for this highly-anticipated encounter as Manchester United takes on Leicester City in the Premier League. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Both sides played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the first leg back in December. However, it is to be noted that the Foxes downed Manchester United in the FA Cup quarterfinals in a brilliant 3-1 victory.
Highly-anticipated encounter on the cards
Following Man City’s loss to Chelsea, the Mancunians had the chance to extend the Cityzens’ wait for the Premier League title. They did exactly that with a brilliant comeback victory away at Aston Villa. However, it is to be noted that a loss here would pronounce their city rivals as league champions.
Leicester, on the other hand, was stunned last time out at home against Newcastle. The Magpies left the King Power by beating the home side 4-2 on Friday night. However, West Ham failed to capitalize on the Foxes’ mishap as they lost to Everton on Monday. As it stands, Brendan Rodgers and his troops stand five points ahead with Man United, Chelsea and Spurs left to play. Can they manage to hold on to the incoming challengers??
Man United vs Leicester Team News
Man United head into this game without Maguire, James and Martial while Rodgers would travel to Manchester without Justin, Evans and Barnes.
Man United possible starting XI:
De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Bailly, Lindelof, Shaw; Fred, McTominay; Pogba, Bruno, Rashford; Cavani
Leicester possible starting XI:
Schmeichel; Fofana, Soyuncu, Fuchs; Pereira, Ndidi, Tielemans, Castagne; Maddison; Vardy, Iheanacho
Man United vs Leicester Prediction: 2-1
The Mancunians have certainly proved to be tough to beat in the league as they head into this game looking to stretch their 14-game unbeaten run. It certainly is expected to be tough given Leicester’s top-four hopes. However, we expect them to eventually get past the visitors with a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
