Leicester City vs Manchester United Predictions

• United have won their last two Premier League games
• Leicester have lost their last three Premier League matches
• The Foxes have conceded at least twice in every league game so far
• Marcus Rashford has scored in three of his last four visits to Leicester

United on their way back?

After a nightmare start to the season, Manchester United have steadied things with consecutive Premier League wins. The Red Devils are climbing back up the table, while they head to Leicester in a good position for a third win on the bounce.

There seems to be a nervy optimism growing around United now. While their issues obviously haven’t been solved and their transfer business remains questionable, they are seemingly moving in the right direction, with the chance to take another step forward on Thursday night.

Leicester in trouble

While United are feeling a bit of positivity, it’s hard to imagine the same growing at Leicester. Ahead of this game the Foxes will expect to move Wesley Fofana and add some new faces, but any late-window moves aren’t likely to move the needle all that much.

Brendan Rodgers has seen his side fail to win their opening four games, making a mess out of the seemingly winnable games in a hard run. Opening with Arsenal, Chelsea and United in your first five is tough, but the Foxes blew leads over Brentford and Southampton at home, walking away with only one point from those clashes.

The hosts also missed a golden opportunity at the weekend, losing 2-1 at 10-man Chelsea fresh off a 3-0 humiliation at Leeds. That was Leicester’s third-straight league defeat, while they’ve conceded at least twice in every game this term.

Another boost for ten Hag

One man who looks set to add to Leicester’s defensive worries is Marcus Rashford. The striker has scored six league goals against the Foxes, more than he has against any other side. Rashford has also scored in three of his last four trips to the King Power Stadium, so back him to net against the Foxes.

While the jury is still out on this United side, expect them to make the most of how the fixture list has fallen for them. Trips to Southampton and Leicester are great for ten Hag and United, allowing them to build off the momentum of that Liverpool win.

Leicester’s defensive issues should allow United to come out on top, while I can see another narrow win for the visitors. Back an away win here, with a 2-1 victory for the Red Devils my correct score prediction.

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