Manchester United v Leicester City: Match Preview, Odds & Tips

Stephen Welch / 12:28 PM GMT • 9th November, 2024

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Here at betting.bet you’ll find the latest team news, expert betting tips and enhanced match insights as well as the best pre-match odds.

Ruud van Nistelrooy will take charge of Manchester United for the last time this weekend when the Red Devils host Leicester City in one of Sunday’s four Premier League fixtures. Ahead of this crucial fixture, here at betting.bet you’ll find the latest team news, expert Premier League betting tips and enhanced match insights as well as the best pre-match odds from our partners at Ladbrokes.

Form

Manchester United remain unbeaten in three matches in all competitions since the departure of manager Erik ten Hag. The Red Devils kicked off the post-ten Hag era with a 5-2 League Cup win over Sunday’s opponents before a 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea in the Premier League and a 2-0 win over Greek side PAOK in the Europa League.

Domestically, Manchester United sit down in 13th in the Premier League table having won just three of their first ten league games. Manchester United’s miserable start to the season has seen them win two of their five home league games, scoring a meagre four goals at Old Trafford.

Leicester City have climbed away from the Premier League’s relegation zone with seven points from their last four matches. The Foxes drew 1-1 against Ipswich Town last weekend and now sit 15th with ten points from ten matches.

Manchester United v Leicester City: Head-to-Head

As mentioned, Manchester United and Leicester City met less than two weeks ago in a League Cup last-16 tie at Old Trafford. In Manchester United’s first match following the departure of Erik ten Hag, the home side romped to a 5-2 win thanks to goals from Casemiro (2), Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes (2). Bilal El Khannouss and Conor Coady were on target for The Foxes.

Between December 2020 and April 2022, Leicester City went five games unbeaten against Manchester United however, Manchester United did complete a league double over Leicester City in The Foxes’ last season in the Premier League. Having won 1-0 at the King Power Stadium, the Red Devils followed up by winning 3-0 when the sides met at Old Trafford in February 2023.

Betting Tips

Manchester United look a side full of confidence under interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy and the Dutchman will be determined to sign off on a high. A home win looks excellent value at 4/11.

Despite possessing one of the Premier League’s least potent attacks, Manchester United have scored eight goals in three games under van Nistelrooy whilst both teams have scored in Leicester City’s last four games in all competitions. We’re expecting to see plenty of goals at Old Trafford on Sunday and both over 2.5 match goals and both teams to score looks solid options at 4/9 and 4/6 respectively.

Bruno Fernandes has scored three goals in Manchester United’s last three matches in all competitions and is as good a bet as any in Sunday’s goalscorer markets. The Manchester United captain is priced at 6/4 to score at any time or 11/2 to score first.

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