Manchester United vs Leicester City Prediction and Betting Tips | October 30, 2024 

Manchester United host Leicester City at Old Trafford on Wednesday in the Round of 16 of the Carabao Cup. It marks their first game since head coach Erik ten Hag was sacked.

Following a turbulent start to the 2024-25 season, which saw the Red Devils win just four of 14 games across competitions, the Dutchman was given the boot on Monday. The 2-1 loss to West Ham in the Premier League last week proved to be the final straw for the beleaguered manager.

As the club searches for its next permanent coach, their sixth in 11 years since the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement, their attention turns to the cup. United are looking to reach the last-8 for the first time since winning it in 2023.

Standing in their way are Leicester City, who've seen a topsy-turvy run in domestic games since gaining promotion this summer. In 11 games this season, the Foxes have won just twice, excluding the shootout win over Walsall in the last round of the cup.

Like United, they too are coming off a defeat in the league, a 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest at the weekend. Ryan Yates' early opener was cancelled out by Leicester's legendary forward Jamie Vardy minutes later. However, a double from Chris Wood in the second half eventually made the difference.

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Manchester United vs Leicester City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• There have been 101 clashes between the two sides, with Manchester United winning 52 and losing 25.
• The Red Devils have won their last two games against the Foxes but haven't won three in a row since a run of four between August 2018 and July 2020.
• The Foxes haven't scored in their last two clashes with United. They haven't gone three consecutive games without a goal in the fixture since three between February 2019 and July 2020
• Leicester are looking to reach their third quarter-final in the Carabao Cup in the last four years

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Manchester United vs Leicester City Prediction

Both teams have endured a torrid run of form this season, picking up only seven wins between them among a combined 26 games across competitions.

Moreover, United are entering the clash under interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy after Ten Hag's ack. However, the Red Devils have generally fared well against the Foxes and should take a narrow win.

Prediction: United 2-1 Leicester

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Manchester United vs Leicester City Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: United

Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes