Leicester City vs Manchester United Betting Tips 16/10/2021

21:27, 11 Oct 2021

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21:27, 11 Oct 2021

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Leicester City will host the Red Devils in the eighth game week of the Premier League at the King Power Stadium in Leicester on 16th October 2021 at 19:30 IST. The odds are slightly favoring Manchester United to win the match.

Teams Status

Leicester City

Leicester City are heading into this match after a hard-fought draw against Crystal Palace in the Premier League the weekend before the break. This was their second draw in three games, and they now sit in 13th place with eight points from seven games. In the league, they have two wins, two draws, and three losses so far. They have a decent home record, winning one match, drawing one, and losing one. They have nine goals scored and 12 goals conceded in the league. Jamie Vardy, who has scored six goals so far for them, is the team’s top scorer. Wilfred Ndidi, their star midfielder, is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Also, questionable players for the United clash are James Justin, Nampalys Mendy, and Jonny Evans.

Manchester United

Manchester United has only won two of their past five games, both against West Ham United and Villarreal. Despite this, they are in a solid position in the Premier League, where they are now third with 14 points after seven games. Brighton, Everton, and Manchester City are all on the same level as them. They’ve won four games, drawn two, and only lost one. They’ve scored a total of 14 goals while allowing only six. Bruno Fernandes, who has four goals for United, is the team’s top scorer. Manchester United have the sixth-best away record as they have won two matches and drawn one match. Marcus Rashford still hasn’t recovered from his shoulder injury and will miss the next match. Apart from him, Amad Diallo and Harry Maguire are also out due to injuries.

What Do the Sportsbooks Say?

Leicester City	Draw	Manchester United
3.66	3.70	2.112
3.60	3.55	2.04
3.50	3.60	2.05

According to the Melbet sportsbook, Manchester United are the favorites to win the match and are placed at 2.112, Leicester City are placed at 3.66 and the draw is at 3.70 odds. Manchester United are placed at 2.04 according to the Dafabet sportsbook, Leicester City are placed at 3.60 and the draw is at 3.55 odds. According to the Betway sportsbook, Manchester United are placed at 2.05, Leicester City are placed at 3.50 and the draw is at 3.60 odds.

Tipster’s Angle

Despite a few recent losses, Manchester United remains in better shape than Leicester City and is anticipated to win the match easily. Also, with goals from both ends of the field, this is predicted to be a high-scoring game.

Tip: Total Goals Over 2.5 @ 1.77

Over 2.5 goals have been scored in six of Leicester City’s last ten matches in all competitions. In addition, Leicester City has scored over 2.5 goals in each of its last two home encounters. Over 2.5 goals were scored in five of Manchester United’s last ten matches in all competitions. In addition, Manchester United has scored over 2.5 goals in each of its last two away encounters. A total of 32 goals were scored in the last 11 head-to-head matchups, with an average of 2.90 goals per match. In seven of the last 11 head-to-head matches, there were also more than 2.5 goals scored. So, it is very likely that over 2.5 goals will be scored at 1.77 odds available at the Betway sportsbook.

Tip: Both Teams To Score @ 1.66

In six of the last 11 head-to-head matchups, both teams managed to score. With the exception of two games, Leicester City has scored in eight of their last ten matches in all competitions. Manchester United, on the other hand, has scored in eight of their previous ten meetings, with both teams scoring in seven of those. Also, in three of Manchester United’s last four road encounters, both teams have scored. Apart from that, both sides scored in the last matches that these two teams have played. As a result, both teams’ scoring may be a highlight of this match, with 1.66 odds available at the Betway sportsbook.

Conclusion

Manchester United needs to start winning games to pose a threat for the title against Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool. Even in this current form, they are expected to finish in the top four. Leicester City has a long way to go for a top-four finish after a poor start to the season.