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Premier League | Gameweek 31
Apr 2, 2022 at 5.30pm UK
Old Trafford
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Man Utd
1 - 1
Leicester

Fred (66')
Shaw (5'), McTominay (49')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Iheanacho (63')
Fofana (16'), Tielemans (30')

The Match

Team News

Manchester United are missing Cristiano Ronaldo for Saturday's Premier League clash with Leicester City at Old Trafford through illness.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Predicted Lineups

Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up in Saturday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.

Injuries & Suspensions

Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Leicester City.

Form, Standings, Stats

Manchester United

Last Six:
Last Game: Crystal Palace 1-0 Man Utd
Sunday, May 22 at 4pm in Premier League

Leicester City

Last Six:
Last Game: Leicester 4-1 Southampton
Sunday, May 22 at 4pm in Premier League

We said: Manchester United 2-1 Leicester City

 There is no downplaying the importance of this match to Man United; it is a must-win fixture for the Red Devils in their battle to secure a top-four spot, and we are expecting the home side to triumph. Leicester have enough quality to find the back of the net, but we are backing Rangnick's team to edge a tight contest. Read more.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Manchester United win with a probability of 58.51%. A draw had a probability of 21.4% and a win for Leicester City had a probability of 20.11%.

The most likely scoreline for a Manchester United win was 2-1 with a probability of 9.92%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 1-0 (9.13%) and 2-0 (9.13%). The likeliest drawn scoreline was 1-1 (9.92%), while for a Leicester City win it was 1-2 (5.39%). The actual scoreline of 1-1 was predicted with a 9.9% likelihood.

Result
Manchester UnitedDrawLeicester City
58.51%21.38%20.11%
Both teams to score 57.29%
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
59.58%40.41%
Over 3.5Under 3.5
37.21%62.79%
Manchester United Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
86.46%13.54%
Over 1.5Under 1.5
59.38%40.61%
Leicester City Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
66.27%33.73%
Over 1.5Under 1.5
29.61%70.39%
Score Analysis
    Manchester United 58.51%
    Leicester City 20.11%
    Draw 21.38%
Manchester UnitedDrawLeicester City
2-1 @ 9.92%
1-0 @ 9.13%
2-0 @ 9.13%
3-1 @ 6.61%
3-0 @ 6.09%
3-2 @ 3.59%
4-1 @ 3.31%
4-0 @ 3.04%
4-2 @ 1.8%
5-1 @ 1.32%
5-0 @ 1.22%
Other @ 3.35%
Total : 58.51%
1-1 @ 9.92%
2-2 @ 5.39%
0-0 @ 4.57%
3-3 @ 1.3%
Other @ 0.19%
Total : 21.38%
1-2 @ 5.39%
0-1 @ 4.96%
0-2 @ 2.7%
1-3 @ 1.95%
2-3 @ 1.95%
0-3 @ 0.98%
Other @ 2.17%
Total : 20.11%

How you voted: Man Utd vs Leicester

Manchester United
66.8%
Draw
16.8%
Leicester City
16.4%
262
Head to Head
Oct 16, 2021 3pm
Leicester
4-2
Man Utd
Tielemans (31'), Soyuncu (78'), Vardy (83'), Daka (90+1')
Greenwood (19'), Rashford (82')
Lindelof (52'), Wan-Bissaka (85'), Pogba (86')
May 11, 2021 6pm
Man Utd
1-2
Leicester
Greenwood (15')
Thomas (10'), Soyuncu (66')
Mar 21, 2021 5pm
Leicester
3-1
Man Utd
Iheanacho (24', 78'), Tielemans (52')
Albrighton (69'), Evans (76')
Greenwood (38')
Maguire (30'), McTominay (72')
Dec 26, 2020 12.30pm
Leicester
2-2
Man Utd
Barnes (31')
Maddison (54'), Ndidi (89')
Rashford (23'), Fernandes (79'), Tuanzebe (85' og.)
Fernandes (45+1')
Jul 26, 2020 4pm
Leicester
0-2
Man Utd

Evans (68')
Evans (90+4')
Fernandes (71' pen.), Lingard (90+8')
Maguire (9'), Lindelof (63'), Matic (83'), Pogba (90'), Williams (90+2')
> Match Report
Build-up
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo applauds fans after the match, January 3, 2022
Ralf Rangnick explains Cristiano Ronaldo's absence against Leicester City
Manchester United interim head coach Ralf Rangnick confirms that Cristiano Ronaldo is missing against Leicester City due to illness.
Apr 2, 17:06
 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Manchester United in March 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo absent from Manchester United squad ahead of Leicester City clash
Cristiano Ronaldo was not present with the Manchester United squad ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Apr 2, 09:12
 Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford pictured on February 04, 2022
Marcus Rashford's record vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole looks at Marcus Rashford's record against Leicester City ahead of Manchester United's Premier League clash with Brendan Rodgers's side.
Apr 1, 17:12
 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes looks dejected after Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez scores their third goal on March 6, 2022
Manchester United out to avoid worst-ever losing run against Leicester City
Manchester United will be looking to avoid their worst-ever losing run against Leicester City when they welcome the Foxes to Old Trafford.
Apr 1, 15:05
 Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring for Manchester United in October 2021
Edinson Cavani ruled out for Manchester United against Leicester City
Manchester United will be missing experienced striker Edinson Cavani for the "next couple of weeks" due to a calf problem.
Apr 1, 13:42
 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Manchester United in March 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo looking to break Gianfranco Zola scoring record
Cristiano Ronaldo will be looking to break a goalscoring record held by Gianfranco Zola when he lines up for Manchester United against Leicester City.
Apr 1, 12:34
 Manchester United's Anthony Elanga reacts after being struck in the head by an object as they celebrate their third goal scored by Fred on February 20, 2022
How Manchester United could line up against Leicester City
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up in Saturday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Mar 31, 14:34
 Manchester United's Raphael Varane in action on September 11, 2021
Paul Pogba, Raphael Varane set to be available against Leicester City
Manchester United duo Raphael Varane and Paul Pogba should be available for Saturday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Mar 30, 15:53
 Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring for Manchester United in October 2021
Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Mar 30, 13:51
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