Leicester City vs Manchester United match preview
Manchester United will travel to King Power Stadium to face Leicester City in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup this Sunday. The Red Devils head into the clash at the back of a 1-0 victory over AC Milan, a win that saw the Premier League side advance to the quarters of the Europa League on 2-1 aggregate.
Meanwhile, Leicester City thrashed struggling Sheffield United 5-0 last weekend in the Premier League and hope to extend their good run.
Match Facts
- Leicester City have only lost two of their last eight matches in all competitions.
- Brendan Rodgers men have only kept two clean sheets in their last eight games in all competitions.
- Man United are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions, winning four while drawing the rest.
- The Red Devils have a good defensive record and have only conceded in two of their last eight matches.
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are unbeaten in their last 13 matches against Leicester City.
- Leicester City have won six of their last seven FA Cup matches.
- United have scored at least 2 goals in 8 of their last 10 matches against Leicester in all competitions.
Leicester City vs Manchester United Head to Head
The Foxes haven’t beaten Manchester United in their last six meetings in the Premier League. The pair has settled for two draws of 2-2 results while United has won the remaining four games.
These two teams met in December last year where they settled for a 2-2 draw at King Power Stadium.
Leicester City Team News
James Maddison, West Morgan, James Justin, and Harvey Barnes are all on the sidelines with injuries.
Dennis Praet remains a doubt for the home tie while Ricardo Pereira is set to miss.
Manchester United Team News
Paul Pogba could start against the Foxes after the Frenchman returned on Thursday night and made an instant impact, scoring the only goal in their 1-0 victory over AC Milan.
Juan Mata and Phil Jones will miss out with injuries while Marcus Rashford could return to United starting XI.
Leicester City vs Manchester United Prediction
Brendan Rodgers men can capitalize on United’s fatigue and knock the Red Devils out. Leicester have had a full week rest while United had a tough challenge on Thursday against AC Milan in the Europa League.
United have generally been solid on the road this season and are unbeaten on their last six trips to the King Power Stadium. Returning from Italy in the early hours of Friday morning will leave United’s players feeling weary on Sunday.
Our topbets pundit is predicting a draw and Betway is backing the results with 3,50 odds while 1XBet is giving 3.55.
Goals – Over 1.5
Both teams have not been shy in front of the goal and at least two goals are expected in this match. To be on the safer side, you can place your bet on the 1.5 markets.
Betway are backing the market with 1.33 while 1XBet is placing odds at 1.32.
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