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Leicester City vs. Manchester United
It’s getting busy again in the European top leagues and also during the week the ball is rolling. For example, in the Premier League, where a so-called “English week” is on the schedule. The teams have already entered the fifth matchday and the table looks a little surprising at this stage of the season. The Gunners, for example, have taken the maximum of twelve points. Other big teams, such as the Red Devils from Manchester, are lagging behind their own expectations. Next Thursday evening, the record champions travel to Leicester City.
Looking at the table will not please either team. The Foxes have only one point on their account after four match days, which leaves coach Brendan Rodgers’ team at the bottom of the table. Their upcoming opponents from Manchester have won both of their last two games and with six points United are in eighth place in the table. Leicester are looking for their first win and United are looking for a third successive treble. Find out what we think about this game in our Leicester – Man United betting tips.
Leicester – Man United info:
– Date & Time: 01.09.2022, 21:00 hrs
– Venue: King Power Stadium, Leicester
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 5
– TV coverage: Sky Sport
Leicester Form & Balance Check
The Foxes from Leicester are not going through an easy phase at the moment. After coach Brendan Rodgers’ team only reached eighth place last season and thus missed out on international business, the start of the season was also completely thrown into the sand. After the opening draw against Brentford, there were three defeats (Arsenal, Southampton & Chelsea). Apart from the 2:4 against Arsenal, the Foxes were not always the worse team in the other two games. In part, it was always careless mistakes that robbed Leicester of the rewards they deserved.
Switching pose around Fofana ended
At last, Leicester fans will be thinking – at last the fuss over Wesley Fofana has ended. The French centre-back moves to the Blues in London for a new record sum of 86 million euros. Coach Rodgers will now have to look for a suitable replacement in the remaining days. Above all, they will have to get a grip on the high number of goals conceded, ten of which are the second highest in the league, in the coming weeks. A lot of work awaits coach Rodgers’ team against United, especially because of the fast wingers like Rashford and Sancho.
Leicester facts & analysis
– Last 3 games lost
– Last lost 1:2 against Chelsea
– Currently in last place
Man United form & balance check
The Red Devils have once again shown in the first four games what is currently wrong with the former top club of the Premier League. It took two bitter defeats against Brighton and Brentford before the Red Devils showed their potential against Liverpool FC and won 2-1 at home. On the last matchday, coach Ten Hag’s team won 1-0 at Southampton FC. New signing Casemiro also made his debut against the Saints. The Brazilian arrived from Madrid for just under 80 million euros and is expected to seal the central area in the future. If they manage a third win in a row on Thursday, then a big jump in the table would be possible.
Ronaldo in the spotlight
When you get a Cristiano Ronaldo in your team, you always have to expect that there will be sideshows. Currently, CR7 simply wants to leave and United also want a buyer for the ageing superstar. In addition, a potential successor has already been signed in the form of Anthony. The Selecao international will cost United almost 100 million euros. Coach ten Hag must be given the necessary time to form a team out of the many individual players. Therefore, it would certainly be advantageous if the entire environment lowers expectations a little. If United reach the top flight in the end, then we can speak of a good season.
Manchester United facts & analysis
– Won last 2 games
– Last 1-0 win against Southampton
– Currently in 8th place
Predicted line-up – last update on 30 August 2022
The Foxes from Leicester are likely to once again resort to a 3-5-2 in the upcoming fixture. Coach Brendan Rodgers will try to control the game via the centre. Tielemans and Ndidi are expected to do that. Vardy and Maddison are responsible for the goals. The upcoming opponents from Manchester will rely on the 4-2-3-1, which has been very successful lately, with Rashford playing as the only top player up front.
Leicester – Man United direct comparison & Statistics
Both teams have faced each other 136 times and the direct comparison clearly goes to United. The Red Devils have 68 wins, 36 times the Foxes won. In addition, there are 31 draws.
– Leicester City’s run of defeats in the Premier League has now lasted 3 games.
– Leicester City win 27% of halves, Manchester United win 33%.
– In front of their home crowd, Leicester City have a proud record of 3 games without defeat against Manchester United
– The most common result between Leicester City and Manchester United is 0-2. 7 games ended like this
