Manchester United welcome Leicester City to Old Trafford for a Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon. The Red Devils head into the match with momentum after a comfortable 2-0 midweek victory over PAOK Thessaloniki in the Europa League. The Foxes, meanwhile, will be looking to improve on their recent 1-1 draw at Ipswich Town, where they dropped valuable points in their push for promotion back to the top flight.
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Who will win Manchester United vs Leicester City?
The bookies are heavily backing Manchester United to come out on top in this clash at Old Trafford, with the Red Devils given a solid 58% chance of securing all three points. United's odds of 1.33 reflect their strong favoritism, while the Foxes are seen as clear underdogs with just a 21% probability of causing an upset, reflected in their lengthy odds of 7.50. The possibility of points being shared sits at around 22%, with bet365 offering odds of 5.75 for the draw. United's significantly shorter odds and higher win probability suggest the bookmakers are confident in their home advantage and current form, while Leicester's chances are rated considerably lower despite their Premier League pedigree. The odds paint a picture of a match where Man U are expected to control proceedings.
Manchester United Recent Trends
The Red Devils have shown mixed fortunes at Old Trafford in their recent home fixtures, displaying both promising moments and areas of concern. United's most impressive home display came in their EFL Cup clash against Leicester City, where they put five past the Foxes in a commanding performance. They've also managed to secure vital wins against PAOK in the Europa League and Brentford in the Premier League, though the latter was a rather tight affair. The Theatre of Dreams hasn't quite been the fortress of old, as evidenced by the recent draw against Chelsea, where United couldn't capitalize on their home advantage. While they've been finding the back of the net regularly at home, scoring multiple goals in three of their last four home matches, there's still room for improvement in their defensive organisation. The lads have shown they can turn it on in front of their home support, but consistency remains the key challenge for United as they look to build momentum in their domestic and European campaigns.
Leicester City Recent Results Insights
The Foxes have been showing mixed form on their travels recently, with their away performances painting a picture of both resilience and vulnerability. Their most recent away day saw them grab a decent point at Ipswich in a 1-1 draw, but that came on the heels of a proper hammering at Old Trafford where they shipped five goals in the League Cup. Prior to that, Leicester managed to nick a vital 3-2 win at Southampton, showing their attacking prowess despite some defensive frailties. Looking at their overall away form, Leicester have been quite entertaining for the neutral, being involved in some proper goal-fests. The 4-2 defeat at the Emirates highlighted their defensive struggles against top opposition, though they've shown they can find the back of the net consistently on the road, scoring in each of their last four away matches. However, their defensive record is a bit of a worry, having conceded 12 goals in their last four away fixtures across all competitions, suggesting they might need to shore things up at the back if they want to improve their away form.
Historical encounters: Manchester United vs Leicester City
In recent head-to-head encounters, Manchester United have shown their dominance over Leicester City, securing 5 victories from their 10 meetings, while the Foxes have managed 3 wins, with 2 matches ending all square. The Red Devils have been particularly strong at Old Trafford, clinching 3 home victories, but they've also shown their mettle on the road with 2 away wins, demonstrating their ability to get results regardless of venue. Leicester City have put up a decent fight in this fixture, with their most notable success coming at the King Power Stadium where they've won twice. The Foxes have also managed to nick a win at Old Trafford, showing they can't be taken lightly by United. However, their most recent encounter saw them on the wrong end of a 5-2 thrashing in the EFL Cup, suggesting United currently have the upper hand in this rivalry. The overall head-to-head record points to United's superiority, though Leicester's three victories prove they're more than capable of causing an upset.
Where are Manchester United and Leicester City in the table?
Leicester City and Manchester United find themselves in the bottom half of the Premier League table, with the Red Devils sitting in 13th place while the Foxes occupy 15th position. Both traditional powerhouses are currently underperforming, with United two spots ahead of their Midlands rivals in what's been a challenging start to the campaign for both clubs. The two-place gap between these sides reflects their early-season struggles, with neither team managing to break into the top half of the table.
