Manchester United vs Leicester City prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – February 7, 2025
A match between Manchester United and Leicester will take place in the 1/16 round of the FA Cup. The game is scheduled for Friday, February 7, with kickoff at 21:00 CET. I suggest placing a bet on the total goals in this game.
Match Preview
Manchester United continues to frustrate their fans with disappointing results. It's clear that a managerial change mid-season has not helped, and coach Ruben Amorim needs more time to implement his ideas.
Currently, Manchester United is closer to the relegation zone than to the top 4 in the Premier League, and the only way to salvage this underwhelming season could be a victory in the FA Cup.
Leicester recently managed to defeat a struggling Tottenham, but then suffered a heavy loss to Everton. Right now, Leicester is one of the main candidates for relegation, sitting in 18th place in the Premier League.
Ruud van Nistelrooy, the new Leicester manager, has already faced criticism from fans as he has not been able to drastically improve the team’s situation.
Key Match Facts
- Manchester United has lost five of their last seven home games.
- Leicester has won only two of their last ten matches.
- Manchester United averages 1.2 goals per game at home, while Leicester averages 0.8 goals per game away.
Probable Lineups
- Manchester United: Bayindir, Maguire, Yoro, De Ligt, Dalot, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Mainu, Diallo, Fernandes, Højlund.
- Leicester City: Stolarczyk, Justin, Faes, Christensen, Vestergaard, Winks, Soumaré, Buonanotte, Mavididi, Ayew, Vardy.
Head-to-Head Record
Manchester United has won the last four encounters with Leicester, with a total score of 12-2.
Prediction
While Manchester United is the clear favorite, Leicester is capable of putting up a fight against their struggling opponents. I would recommend a bet on total goals under 3.5 in this game.
