Metronews247 Prediction: Manchester United vs Leicester
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Unibet
Manchester United and Leicester will meet at Old Trafford on Saturday evening, both returning from their international breaks in March.
Manchester United is a football club based in England
Starting with the hosts, Manchester United, who were last seen on March 15th when they were knocked out of the Champions League by Spanish heavyweights Atletico Madrid, are in the midst of yet another fight. While Ralf Rangnick’s side may have snatched a 3-2 victory over Tottenham last month, the result looks to have been only a slight lift for the former RB Leipzig manager. Fans at Old Trafford are definitely becoming increasingly disgruntled as they realize they’re now facing an uphill battle to secure a much-needed top-four finish this season. United return from the international break having won only one of their last five games, including a stunning FA Cup defeat at the hands of Championship side Middlesbrough on February 4th. Rangnick will be aware that his side will be put to the test here after suffering a 4-2 thrashing at the King Power in October.
News from the team
Bruno Fernandes, who scored a brace against North Macedonia earlier this week to bring Portugal to the World Cup finals, appears certain to start here.
Luke Shaw, who hasn’t played for United since the end of February, might start at left-back after excelling while on international duty with England.
Leicester
With the visitors coming off a much-needed 2-1 victory at home against Brentford before the international break in March, there is little doubt that Leicester will be eager to build on that performance. Brendan Rodgers’ team are almost sat in Premier League limbo as they return to action, just just clinging on to their top-half position. However, after extending their Europa Conference League campaign with a 3-2 aggregate win over Rennes, the former Liverpool manager should be encouraged by a shocking record versus Saturday’s opponents. The Foxes have won each of their past three meetings against top-four contenders, including the action-packed 4-2 win when they welcomed United to the King Power back in October. Prior to their trip to Old Trafford, Leicester had won five of their previous seven meetings in all forms, and they could be smelling an upset.
News from the team
While Jamie Vardy and Marc Albrighton may be close to returning, it is unclear whether they will play at Old Trafford on Saturday evening.
Former Manchester United defender Johnny Evans, who played for Northern Ireland earlier in the week, appears ready to start here.
Important Factors to Consider
The two teams last met in October, with Leicester winning 4-2 at the King Power Stadium.
In all formats, the Foxes have beaten the hosts in each of their last three meetings.
Both clubs have scored in each of the last four meetings between Manchester United and Leicester City.
Similarly, five of their previous seven encounters at Old Trafford have ended in goals for both clubs.
Conclusion
Manchester United, who were last seen crashing out of the Champions League against Atletico Madrid, return to action in need of some stability. The hosts, who are fighting for a top-four finish this season, could face another tough test at Old Trafford on Saturday. Rangnick’s side suffered a bruising 4-2 defeat at the King Power Stadium back in October, and they have a frightening record against the Foxes. After losing their last three meetings with Leicester, neutrals will be hoping for a fun game here. It’s worth noting that the last four encounters between Saturday’s opponents have ended with both teams scoring, so we’re betting on a similar result in Manchester.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 4/5
Bookmaker: Unibet
