Manchester United vs Leicester City Predictions

A few days back United defeated the Foxes and this time around as well there will be a similar result. Even though the Foxes have capable players who can make a difference on the pitch. United are a much better team despite their struggles this season. This will be an exciting fixture for sure, but most probably the Red Devils will win this fixture. 

Match info: Premier League

Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester

Date: Sunday, 10^th November 2024

Time: 3 pm Nigerian time

For the fourth and final time as Manchester United interim manager, Ruud van Nistelrooy takes to the Old Trafford touchline on Sunday afternoon when the Red Devils host Leicester City in the Premier League.

The Dutchman oversaw a 2-0 Europa League success over PAOK in the week, while the Foxes left it incredibly late to steal a point from a 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town.

Head-to-head:

• Manchester United have won 21 of the 34 Premier League meetings between the two teams.
• Leicester have recorded only 4 wings.
• The remaining 9 clashes ended in draws.
• Only 1 of their last 9 encounters did not produce at least 2 goals

Form:

• Man United in the league: L-D-W-L-D
• Man United in all competitions: D-L-W-D-W
• Leicester in the League: L-W-W-L-D
• Leicester in all competitions: W-W-L-L-D

Team News:

• Manchester United will be without Kobbie Mainoo, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, and Leny Yoro. Antony, Mason Mount, and Eriksen are doubtful for the match.
• Jakub Stolarczyk, Hamza Choudhury, and Patson Daka are injured and will not be available for the match. The remaining players are fit and will be available for the fixture.

Player(s) to watch:

• Casemiro is an intelligent, physically strong, mobile, aggressive, and hard-tacking midfielder with an extremely high work rate and good technical ability. His tenacity on the pitch is exemplified by his fierce challenges and stamina. He contributes offensively and defensively as well.
• Ghanian creative playmaker Abdul Fatawu has good technical ability and good vision. He makes through passes to his teammates, providing dynamism to the team’s last offensive third plays. He has very good pace, agility, and coordination.