Manchester United vs Leicester City kicks off at 15:00 [GMT+1] on Sunday, November 10, at Old Trafford.
With Rúben Amorim’s arrival as Head Coach imminent, Ruud van Nistelrooy takes interim charge of Manchester United for a fourth and final time at Old Trafford this Sunday.
Notably, half of his interim games have been against Leicester, and the Dutchman will look to replicate last month’s emphatic 5-2 win over the Foxes.
United’s confidence may be buoyed by their recent dominance over Leicester, having lost only two of the last 17 Premier League head-to-heads (W10, D5).
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United’s Struggles Despite Favourable Stats
Manchester United holds an impressive scoring streak of 28 consecutive league encounters against Leicester City, and an 18-game unbeaten record against newly promoted teams (W16, D2) further supports their role as favorites, despite sitting in the bottom half.
Currently experiencing their lowest points tally at this stage since the 1986/87 season, Manchester United also faces challenges with their lowest goal count since 1973/74.
However, Van Nistelrooy’s interim tenure has already seen a positive shift, ending a year-long European win drought on Thursday. This weekend offers a chance to overturn more negative trends.
Leicester’s Upswing and Late-Game Threat
Leicester, meanwhile, could leapfrog United in the standings with a win at Old Trafford. Since their promotion, the Foxes have demonstrated steady improvement, losing only once in their last four league games (W2, D1).
They are also among the few teams to score in each of their first ten top-flight matches this season, showing a consistent offensive threat.
Known for their last-minute dramatics, Leicester’s previous four away games have featured goals in the 90th minute or later—a Premier League record that could test United’s composure in the dying moments.
Historically, however, Leicester has struggled in this fixture, with only one win in their last 14 league visits to Old Trafford (D3, L10). But their resilience on the road and recent form suggest they won’t be easy prey this time.
Manchester United vs Leicester City: Key Players and Stats to Watch
Amad Diallo enters the weekend with momentum, having scored twice in Thursday’s win against PAOK, both coming after the 50th minute.
For Leicester, Jordan Ayew has proved to be a late-game asset, scoring beyond the 90th minute in his last two away appearances, both of which salvaged points (W1, D1).
Hot Stat: Manchester United have struggled with big-chance conversion, holding the lowest rate in the league (19.4%), while Leicester boasts the highest at 55%, a potential game-changer if the Foxes can capitalize on any lapses in United’s defense.
Manchester United vs Leicester City: Possible Line-ups
Manchester United: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund, Amad
Leicester City: Hermansen, Justin, Okoli, Faes, Pereira, Winks, Ndidi, Fatawu, Buonanotte, Mavididi, Vardy
Experts Prediction
The likely outcome for this fixture, according to in-depth analysis from our experts, is [Manchester United to Win] or [Home Over 1.5].
