Leicester vs Manchester United Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

Premier League champions Leicester fell to another dismal defeat in midweek as they lost 1-0 away to the surprisingly good Burnley. This follows on from their 2-2 draw at Derby County in the FA Cup to make it four games in all competitions without a win.

The last three Premier League games have all ended in defeat, with Leicester failing to score a single goal during that period and in the goalless draw against Middlesbrough that preceded their losing streak.

This leaves the reigning champions in a dreadful 16th position in the Premier League, and they are only two points above the drop zone. There is every possibility that we could see the Premier League champions relegated the following season for the first time in history, come May.

At home their form does improve a bit, with two wins, one draw, and three defeats making up their last six league games at the King Power Stadium. One of these was a fantastic 4-2 win over Manchester City as well, so fans of The Foxes will be wondering why they can’t do that every week.

Manchester United played out a goalless draw at home to the plucky Hull on Wednesday to make it three draws and just one win from their last five games in all competitions. They are still unbeaten in 14 Premier League matches. Numerous draws have left them four points adrift of the top four though.

Away from home things are a little more promising. They have won four and drawn two of their six away days in the league since their humiliating 4-0 defeat to Chelsea. All four of these victories have seen them score at least two goals too, and considering Leicester have conceded two or more in five of their last six at home, the travelling fans will be expecting to see a few goals.

The man they will be turning to is Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The striker may have been in a poor run recently, but his 14 league goals this season dwarfs anybody else in the side. Over half of them have come on the road too, so backing him to find the net at 20/21 looks a good choice for our goalscorer predictions.

I think the Leicester defence will continue to struggle here. They have conceded a lot at home recently and Manchester United tend to have a little more freedom to play away from home. Odds of 5/6 for Manchester United Over 1.5 Team Goals look good value, so I’m backing that alongside a 2-1 win for the visitors at 8/1 for my correct score predictions.