Manchester United vs Leicester City Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | FA Cup, February 7, 2025
Manchester United vs Leicester City Preview
- Tournament: FA Cup
- Date: Friday, Feb 7
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Old Trafford, England
The Red Devils will welcome Leicester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford. The hosts will be looking to bounce back from their shocking defeat to Crystal Palace over the weekend.
Hosts Manchester United are one of the struggling squads in the Premier League this season who are sitting 13th in the league table with 29 points after 24 games. They have one of the worst offensive records and have tallied 67 shots, 2,026 passes and maintained a 54.6% possession in their last five games. Amad Diallo is the top goalscorer for United with six goals followed by Bruno Fernandes with five. Both players are also leading the assists charts with six each.
Meanwhile, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men are rooted in the drop zone of the Premier League table. Leicester City are sitting 18th in the Premier League standings with 17 points after 24 games. They have not enjoyed a great deal of success since returning to the English top flight. Leicester City recorded 54 shots, 1,807 passes, and 45.4% possession. Jamie Vardy is leading the goalscoring charts with seven goals whereas Wilfred Ndidi has bagged four assists for himself.
Manchester United Team News
Manchester United would be without the services of Mason Mount (leg), Jonny Evans (muscle) and Luke Shaw (hamstring) in this home tie. Victor Lindelof has returned from injury and could earn some minutes in the second half. Lisandro Martinez is ruled out for the remainder of the campaign with an ACL injury. January signing Patrick Dorgu is expected to make his debut on Friday night.
Leicester City Team News
As for Leicester City, they would be without the services of Ricardo Pereira and Abdul Fatawu who are out with long-term injuries. Wilfred Ndidi is yet to return from his thigh injury.
Manchester United vs Leicester City Predicted Lineups
Manchester United Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):
Goalkeeper: Bayindir
Defenders: Mazraoui, Maguire, De Ligt
Midfielders: Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dorgu
Forwards: Amad, Hojlund, Fernandes
Leicester City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Stolarczyk
Defenders: Coulibaly, Coady, Okoli, Kristiansen
Midfielders: Soumare, Skipp
Forwards: Buonanotte, El Khannouss, Mavididi; Daka
Manchester United vs Leicester City Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 149 times in the past, with Manchester United winning 72 of those games. Leicester City have won 36 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 31 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| November 10, 2024 | Manchester United 3-0 Leicester City | Premier League |
| October 30, 2024 | Manchester United 5-2 Leicester City | League Cup |
| February 19, 2023 | Manchester United 3-0 Leicester City | Premier League |
| September 01, 2022 | Leicester City 0-1 Manchester United | Premier League |
| April 02, 2022 | Manchester United 1-1 Leicester City | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Manchester United vs Leicester City
Amad Diallo (Manchester United)
Manchester United attacker Amad Diallo is one of the players who is thriving under Ruben Amorim’s setup and bagged his first hat-trick for the Red Devils earlier this month. He has made 16 goal contributions so far this season and had an xG of 2.10 in his past five games.
Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)
Leicester City captain and forward Jamie Vardy remains the most trusted personnel in front of goal and the veteran has bagged seven goals and three assists in 22 Premier League appearances this season. He has an xG of 2.18 in his last five matches.
Manchester United vs Leicester City Prediction
The Red Devils had a disappointing start to their Premier League campaign and are struggling towards the second half of the table. They are currently sitting 13th in the league standings and sustained a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace last weekend. It will be interesting to see how Ruben Amorim’s squad performs against a side who are languishing in the relegation zone. Man United are the current holders of the FA Cup and their spot in European leagues next season could depend on it.
As for Leicester City, they are in desperate need of luck to survive automatic relegation to the Championship this season. They were thrashed 4-0 by Everton in their latest league encounters and have showcased lacklustre performances throughout the campaign. The Foxes have conceded a minimum of two goals in 14 of their last 15 league games.
Predicted Score: Manchester United 2-1 Leicester City
Where to Watch Manchester United vs Leicester City Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Manchester United vs Leicester City?
The Manchester United vs Leicester City game will be played on 7th February at Old Trafford.
Q. Where to watch Manchester United vs Leicester City live for free?
The game between Manchester United and Leicester City can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Manchester United vs Leicester City?
The predicted score for Manchester United vs Leicester City is 2-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Manchester United vs Leicester City?
Both Manchester United and Leicester City played 149 games. Manchester United recorded 72 wins, Leicester City managed 36 whereas the remaining 31 games ended in a draw.