Manchester United FC vs Leicester City FC, FA Cup 2024-25 ROUND 4
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester United FC vs Leicester City FC — FA Cup at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Leicester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | Leicester City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | Crystal Palace FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 30 Jan | FCSB Bukarest | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | Fulham FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Rangers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | Manchester United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Feb | Everton FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 26 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Jan | Fulham FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 6–2 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
64%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
Manchester United FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Leicester City FC this season
Leicester City FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Old Trafford!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Manchester United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Leicester City FC's shape.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' A quiet spell here at Old Trafford. Leicester City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 42' GOAL! Bobby Reid scores on 42. Assisted by Wilfred Ndidi
- 46' Another substitution for Manchester United FC to replace Patrick Dorgu by Alejandro Garnacho on 46 minute.
- 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 57' Leicester City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Woyo Coulibaly is hanging Luke Thomas on the field on 57 minute.
- 62' Leicester City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 64' Fresh legs for Manchester United FC! Joshua Zirkzee comes on to replace Kobbie Mainoo.
- 67' A goal from the Netherlands international Joshua Zirkzee! He fires home on 67 to make it 1-1!
- 72' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 73' Kasey McAteer is ready to make an impact after coming on for Bobby Reid at the 73 minute mark.
- 78' Manchester United FC have won 686 goals from 415 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 81' Facundo Buonanotte is ready to make an impact after coming on for Patson Daka at the 81 minute mark.
- 84' Controversy at the stadium! Manuel Ugarte argues furiously but the card stands.
- 89' Leicester City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 90' The Manchester United FC bench stirs into life. Manuel Ugarte is withdrawn and Casemiro gets his opportunity.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-1.
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 20
- 24
- 3
- 8
- 16
- 9
-
25
Manuel Ugarte ↓ Casemiro 90'
- 15
-
37
Kobbie Mainoo ↓ Joshua Zirkzee 64'
- 13
Bench
- 14
- 2
- 4
-
18
Casemiro ↑ 90'
-
11
Joshua Zirkzee ↑ 64'
-
17
Alejandro Garnacho ↑ 46'
- 26
- 43
Leicester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Wilfred Ndidi ↓ Harry Winks 57'
- 18
-
14
Bobby Reid ↓ Kasey McAteer 73'
- 2
- 24
- 20
- 3
- 30
- 5
-
33
Luke Thomas ↓ Woyo Coulibaly 57'
- 11
Bench
-
8
Harry Winks ↑ 57'
- 22
- 4
- 10
-
25
Woyo Coulibaly ↑ 57'
- 41
-
35
Kasey McAteer ↑ 73'
-
40
Facundo Buonanotte ↑ 81'
- 93
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcus Rashford | 6 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 4 |
| Mason Greenwood | 4 |
| Caglar Soyuncu | 3 |
| Jadon Sancho | 3 |
| Kelechi Iheanacho | 3 |
| Jamie Vardy | 3 |
| Luke Thomas | 2 |
Head to Head
Manchester United FC Form
2025-02-07
Manchester United FC
2–1
Leicester City FC
W
2025-02-02
Manchester United FC
0–2
Crystal Palace FC
L
2025-01-30
FCSB Bukarest
0–2
Manchester United FC
W
2025-01-26
Fulham FC
0–1
Manchester United FC
W
2025-01-23
Manchester United FC
2–1
Rangers FC
W
2025-01-19
Manchester United FC
1–3
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
Leicester City FC Form
2025-02-07
Manchester United FC
2–1
Leicester City FC
L
2025-02-01
Everton FC
4–0
Leicester City FC
L
2025-01-26
Tottenham Hotspur FC
1–2
Leicester City FC
W
2025-01-18
Leicester City FC
0–2
Fulham FC
L
2025-01-15
Leicester City FC
0–2
Crystal Palace FC
L
2025-01-11
Leicester City FC
6–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.63
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Leicester City FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Leicester City FC
46%
Manchester United FC or Leicester City FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Leicester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
10.6%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
9.2%
0 – 0
9%
0 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | Leicester City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 23% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.