Leicester vs. Manchester United: Preview and betting tips

Manchester United are preparing for Thursday’s Premier League fifth round match at last-place Leicester. The only team without a win also needs a win for the peace of mind of the fans. What to expect from the match and what to bet on?

Leicester are having a terrible start to the season. An opening draw with Brentford was followed by losses to Arsenal, Southampton and Chelsea and the Foxes are suddenly last in the table. Stockport were knocked out of the League Cup on penalties.

Manchester United even started with two losses, but then kicked on with a win over Liverpool. They then picked up an important three points against Southampton and climbed to 11th in the table, just a point off seventh place.

The Red Devils defence has gone up in the last two rounds, with Raphael Varane sitting with Lisandro Martinez, and Tyrell Malacia doing decently on the left side. In the midfield, fans are already looking forward to Brazilian Casemiro.

It’s hard to single anyone out from Leicester’s squad, with young midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall putting in a decent performance, even scoring once. Dynamic winger Harvey Barnes also has one goal.

As ridiculous as it may seem, Manchester currently stand on a solid defence. They have only scored more than once in two of their last six games.

Moreover, Leicester are plagued by a shooting crisis, having struck more than once in only two of their last seven games.

Considering Leicester’s miserable form especially in attack and the improving performance of the Red Devils, I think the visitors will win.