Manchester Utd vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips (7 February)

Despite a talented workforce and great ambitions, Manchester United is going through a difficult season. Currently 13th in the Premier League, the Red Devils accuse 12 points behind 6th place. A European qualification via the championship promises to be complex, but the FA Cup, whose club is the owner, remains a goal. Very inconsistent, the men of Ruben Amorim hung a draw on the lawn of the leader Liverpool 2-2 and struggled to dominate the Red Southampton 3-1 lantern, before relating to Brighton 1-3 and Crystal Palace 0-2. However, they reacted by beating Fulham 0-1 the previous weekend. Positive point, their success at the Steaua Bucharest 0-2 gives them a direct qualification for the round of 16 of the Europa League.

In difficulty for his return among the elite, Leicester occupies 18th place in the Premier League, with 2 points behind On the Wolves, first non -relegation. The promoted will have to fight to avoid a return to championship at the end of the season. Last weekend, the Foxes signed an unexpected feat by winning on the Tottenham 1-2 field. It was their only success in the midst of 8 consecutive defeats, apart from a cup victory against the Queen's Park Rangers 6-2. Some lightnings of revolt, but a team overall below the required level. 

For Manchester United, experienced defenders Shaw and Evans, and the Mount midfielder remain unavailable, joined by the infirmary by the excellent but too fragile central defender Martinez. Marcus Rashford left the club this winter to reach Aston Villa, while Antony, in check, was loaned to Betis Seville. Also the lateral replacement Malacia has been loaned to the PSV in recent hours the Ivorian winger Diallo (6 goals, 6 PL passes) is one of the rare satisfactions, alongside Captain Bruno Fernandes (5 goals, 6 PL passes), real Red Devils engine. Conversely, Hojlund (2 PL goals) and Zirkzee (3 PL goals) disappoint despite their high cost. On the Mercato side, the only winter recruit, the young Danish defender Patrick Dorgu (Lecce, € 30 million) could join the group this weekend. Leicester, several executives still lack the call: the essential environment Ndidi, the promising winger Fatawu and the lateral often injured Ricardo Pereira, all insufficiently delivered.

Open and Souttar, victims of serious injuries, lengthen the list of absent. On the other hand, the Hermansen goalkeeper found the grounds during the last meeting. In front, the recent scorers against Tottenham, Vardy (7 goals, 3 PL passes) and El Khannouss (2 goals in PL), should start. This winter, Leicester recruited the right side Coulibaly (Parma), while the Choudhury midfielder was loaned to Sheffield United, who also spent € 12 million for Thomas Cannon. Transfers that shouldn't change much here.

• Summary: Manchester United is going head to head with Leicester City starting on 7 Feb 2025 at 20:00 UTC . The match is a part of the FA Cup .
• Referee: Michael Salisbury