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Leicester City vs. Manchester United
The international break is over and next weekend football will be played on the island again. Among others, we can look forward to the clash between Leicester City and Manchester United in the Premier League, which will kick off on Saturday afternoon at 4:00 pm at the King Power Stadium.
After Leicester failed to win 12 consecutive games against the Red Devils, the Foxes have won both of their most recent meetings. In our Leicester vs Man United betting tips, you can find out whether we think the hosts can win for the third time in a row and what other tips we can recommend for this match.
Leicester -Man United Info
– Date & Time: 16/10/2021, at 16:00.
– Venue: Leicester, King Power Stadium (up to 32,000 spectators).
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 8
– TV coverage: Sky Sport
Leicester -Man United Tip
The teams are six points apart in the table after seven games. Leicester have faltered recently after a very decent start to the season, failing to pick up a win in their last four games. The picture is similar, but not quite as dramatic, for the visitors from Manchester. They have made an almost perfect start to the season, but have only managed to pick up one point from their last two games. So both sides will be looking to turn the tide in a positive way in this match.
Leicester Form & Balance Check
Leicester City finished last season in fifth place in the competitive Premier League, but the Foxes are currently a long way from that position. Brendan Rodgers’ side have only managed two wins so far this season – a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Matchday 1, who started the season with three defeats, and a 2-1 loss at promoted Norwich City on Matchday 3, who have only managed to pick up a measly point from their first seven games. It can therefore be said that the hosts have not really arrived in the new season yet.
Foxes without a win in 4 games
After two defeats against Man City (0:1) and Brighton & Hove Albion (2:1), Leicester have at least not lost their last two games against Burnley (2:2) and Crystal Palace (2:2). However, the recent draw against Crystal Palace might have felt like a defeat nevertheless. Until the 61st minute, the Foxes were leading 0:2, but in the end they still had to settle for only one point. Jamie Vardy & Co. are eagerly waiting for the liberation blow and it would be all the nicer if it would now succeed against a top team like Manchester United.
Leicester facts & Analysis
– 8 points after 7 games
– Last lost 2:2 against Crystal Palace
– Won last two duels with Man United
– Only 2 points from last 4 games
Man United Form & Balance Check
The visitors from Manchester have also weakened recently, but are still right at the top of the table due to their strong start to the season. United have picked up 13 of the first 15 possible points, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side only managing a 1-1 draw at Southampton FC on Matchday 2. However, these four victories should not be overrated. With Leeds United (5:1), Wolverhampton Wanderers (0:1), Newcastle United (4:1) and West Ham United (1:2), four opponents were beaten at the start of the season who currently occupy 16th, 12th, 19th and 9th place in the table.
Red Devils with monster programme ahead
In their last two games, the Red Devils first lost 1-0 to tenth-placed Aston Villa before failing to go beyond a 1-1 draw against Everton FC. CR7 & Co. have not yet had to face a real top club. But in the next few weeks, it will be one blow after the other. After the clash with Leicester, Manchester United will face Liverpool, Tottenham, Man City, Watford and Chelsea in that order. This phase will show what level of performance the English record champions are currently at.
Man United Facts & Analysis
– 14 points from 7 games
– Last played 1:1 against Everton
– Have not played any of the top 6 clubs so far
– Currently winless for 2 games
Predicted line-up – last updated 14 Oct 2021
We expect the hosts to play in a 4-2-3-1 system. Wilfried N’didi will be out until further notice, so we again expect Choudhury and Tielemans in midfield. On the right side, both Albrighton and Lookman could play.
For the visitors, as always, there is a question mark behind many positions. McTominay and Fred could play alongside Pogba on the six. On the flanks, Martial and Rashford are further options. In attack, of course, there is no way around CR7.
🧱 Building towards Saturday's #PL encounter!#MUFC | #LEIMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 14, 2021
Leicester -Man United direct comparison & stats
The direct comparison clearly goes to the visitors from Manchester with 47 to 24 wins. The points have also been shared 24 times. However, the balance of the last few years is in favour of the surprise champions of 2016. Of the last three duels, Leicester could win two, besides a draw, most recently at Old Trafford with 1:2.
– Did you know that Manchester United score 29% of their goals between the 46-60 minute mark?
– The comparisons between the two clubs last season: 2-2 (home to Leicester City) and 1-2 (home to Manchester United).
– Watch out, goals are likely to be scored today: Manchester United have always conceded a goal in their last 7 games.
– A year ago Manchester United were 13th in the table with 10 points. Currently they are in position 4 (14).
– A look at Leicester City: Jamie Vardy is the top scorer with 6 goals. Bruno Fernandes scored 4 times for Manchester United.
