Record champions Manchester United will be back on the road this Sunday, March 16, 2025, when they visit strugglers Leicester City at the King Power Stadium in the Premier League. Africa Football editor Allan Damba looks into the upcoming match.
Match Overview
The Red Devils have performed well below expectations this season, as they sit 14th in the 20-team table, having accumulated just 34 points in 28 games. They are keen on finishing the season strongly for a possible top-10 finish.
Meanwhile, Leicester City are battling to avoid relegation to the Championship next season. Ruud van Nistelrooy’sside currently sits second from the bottom, with just 17 points from 28 matches.
In their Premier League fixtures last weekend, Rúben Amorim’s Manchester United secured a 1-1 draw against Arsenal, while Leicester suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United Recent Form Analysis
The Red Devils have avoided defeat in their last five matches across all competitions, winning two and drawing three. During this spell, they have scored ten goals while conceding six.
- Last Five Games: 2 wins, 3 draws.
- Latest Result: Manchester United 4-1 Real Sociedad.
Leicester City Recent Form Analysis
The Foxes are in terrible form, having lost all of their last five matches across all competitions. They have scored just one goal while conceding a massive 13.
- Last Five Games: 5 losses.
- Latest Result: Leicester 0-1 Chelsea.
Head-to-Head (Last Five Games)
- Manchester United 2-1 Leicester
- Manchester United 3-0 Leicester
- Manchester United 5-2 Leicester
- Manchester United 3-0 Leicester
- Leicester 0-1 Manchester United
Our Prediction for Leicester City vs Manchester United
Manchester United dominate the head-to-head record, having won all of their last five meetings against Leicester. The Red Devils are also in better form and are likely to edge this contest. Punters should stake on an Away Win (2) with odds of 1.87 on 1xBet. They can also bet on Both Teams to Score (YES) with odds of 1.69 on 1xBet.
Player to Watch
Bilal El Khannouss – The Moroccan international has been one of Leicester’s standout players this season, scoring three goals and providing four assists in 28 matches. He has already scored against Manchester United this seasonand will be a major threat again this Sunday.
Best Odds and Betting Tips
We’ve identified the following as the best tips for this match:
- Away Win (2) with odds of 1.87 on 1xBet.
- Both Teams to Score (YES) with odds of 1.69 on 1xBet.
