Manchester United vs Leicester City Predictions

Manchester United are likely to take down Leicester City in their FA Cup 4th Round match. Both teams are desperate for a win here but Ruben Amorim’s men might get through.

Match info: FA Cup

Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

Date: Friday, 7^th February 2025

Time: 9 am Nigerian time

Manchester United welcome Leicester City to Old Trafford in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday night after setting their worst run of home form for 131 years last weekend.

Ruben Amorim's five defeats in seven home league games is already more than his compatriot Jose Mourinho managed in two-and-a-half years at the club, and he must make amends for that run here against their fellow Premier League strugglers.

Head-to-head:

• Manchester United have won 23 of the last 36 meetings between the two teams.
• Leicester City recorded just 5 victories.
• The remaining 8 clashes ended in draws.
• Manchester United have already defeated Leicester City twice at Old Trafford this season.
• Their 2 games this season produced 10 goals.
• The Red Devils have won 16 of their last 18 home FA Cup games.
• This is going to be the fourth time that Man United are battling Leicester City in the FA Cup.
• Man United have kept 3 clean sheets in the last 4 games against Leicester.
• The last time Leicester defeated Manchester United was in 2021, and they beat them 3 times that year.
• 9 of their last 10 encounters produced at least 2 goals.

Form:

• Manchester United in the FA Cup: W
• Manchester United in all competitions: L-W-W-W-L
• Leicester City in the FA Cup: W
• Leicester City in all competitions: W-L-L-W-L

Team News:

• Man United suffered another blow as Lisandro Martinez got injured and will not be in action. Luke Shaw was spotted training and is likely to make a return for the Red Devils. Mason Mount and Jonny Evans will also be out of action due to their injuries. Shaw has also reportedly suffered a setback and will be out for around 4 weeks.
• Harry Souttar, Ricardo Pereira, Wilfred Ndidi, and Issahaku Fatawu will be out of action as they are injured.

Player(s) to watch:

• Bruno Fernandes has been sensational for the Red Devils. From controlling the midfield to scoring the goals Bruno Fernandes can do it all. He will play an important part on the field for Manchester United. Fernandes can create spaces for his attackers with his playmaking skills. Ruben Amorim will surely opt for him.
• James Justin scored a brace in his last FA Cup fixture with Leicester City. James Justin is going to play a crucial part against the Red Devils. The full-back will be looking not to provide any space to Manchester United attackers during the clash. He can also help going forward and score goals.