LiontipsManchester United vs Leicester. League Cup match prediction and betting tips
Command Analysis
Current form
The defeat to West Ham (1:2) led to what had been expected for quite some time - Eri ten Hag was fired. The appointment of Ruben Amorim was announced almost immediately. This specialist led Sporting to the Portuguese Primeira Liga title last season. It is obvious that the new coach has little time before the cup game with Leicester, but in any case, there will be a certain "shake-up" in the team. In the meantime, we note that Manchester United looks weak in all tournaments. In the Premier League, they are only 14th in the table after nine rounds with 11 points scored. In the Europa League, they managed to take three points in three rounds, with which the "Red Devils" are in 21st place. In the last eight matches in all tournaments, the team has won only once. At the same time, in the League Cup at the previous stage there was a crushing victory over Barnsley with a score of 7:0.
Disqualifications and injuries
Anthony, Yoro, Malasia, Maguire, Shaw and Mainoo are all out with injuries, while Mount is a doubt.
Interesting trends for betting
- Manchester United have won in the first half only once in their last five matches
- In the three previous matches involving the Red Devils, both teams scored
Tentative lineup : Bayindyr - Mazraoui, De Ligt, Evans, Lindelof - Ugarte, Casemiro - Diallo, Fernandes, Garnacho - Zirkzee.
Current form
Leicester are successfully coping with the main task of preserving their place in the league. In nine rounds, the Foxes have earned nine points, which allows them to occupy 15th place. The gap from the relegation zone is a solid five points. It is worth noting that Steve Cooper charges earned seven of the total nine points in the last five rounds, the team has clearly adapted to the Premier League. At the same time, they are successfully performing in the League Cup, although they were largely lucky with their opponents in the two previous rounds. First, Leicester defeated Tranmere Rovers 4-0, and then broke Walsall resistance in a penalty shootout.
Disqualifications and injuries
Choudhury, Daka, Stolarczyk and Vestergaard will not play today due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Three of Leicester last four matches have seen goals exchanged
- Leicester have not beaten Manchester United in their previous three meetings, losing twice and drawing.
Probable line-up : Ward - Pereira, Fahs, Okolie, Thomas - Skipp, Winks - Fatawu, Buonanotte, Reed - Edouard.
Trends
Manchester United to score in first half
In the last two head-to-head matches, Manchester United scored goals in the opening 45 minutes
1.43Bet 1st half: total over 1.5 goals
The bet has played in three of Leicester last four matches
2.24Bet Exact score 3:1
Leicester last two defeats have been by two goals
10.00Tip and bets
It is unlikely that Ruben Amorim will make any serious changes to Manchester United game right away, but it is highly likely that there will be a certain surge in the game and in the players' mood. The Red Devils have a significant advantage over Leicester in terms of squad, plus they are playing at home and will be extremely motivated to break their long losing streak. We believe that the hosts will confidently advance to the quarter-finals of the League Cup.
Our prediction is Manchester United to win with an Asian handicap (-1.5) at odds of 1.97
Bet on total
In the last three matches, Manchester United exchanged goals with their opponents. The new coach is unlikely to be able to solve the problems in defense right away, especially since Leicester is dangerous on the counterattack. It is highly likely that today the goals will be scored by both teams.
Second bet - both teams to score with odds of 1.84
Bet on the first half
In the last five matches, Manchester United have won in the first half only once. We expect in our forecast that the visitors will be able to hold off the Mancunians' initial onslaught.
Prediction - Leicester will not lose in the first half with a coefficient of 2.00
