Manchester United are out to keep alive their dream of possibly challenging for the English Premier League title when they host Leicester City.
Man United are currently in third place with 46 points, 8 behind leaders Arsenal after their recent 2-0 league victory against Leeds United.
They followed this up with an entertaining 2-2 draw against La Liga leaders Barcelona in the UEFA Europa League.
Leicester on the other hand are also on the rise after a four-game unbeaten run has seen them rise to 13th place with 24 points.
Their most recent EPL match ended in a remarkable 4-1 hammering of Tottenham Hotspur, to add onto another 4-goal win against Aston Villa.
United are unbeaten in their last seven games in all competitions with Marcus Rashford scoring 22 goals in all competitions to this point.
Leicester have avoided defeat in their last two away games against Man United in the league – their best such league run against the Red Devils since 1977.
Another win here would end United’s 16-game unbeaten home run, as well as making it three consecutive league victories for the first time in over two years for Leicester.
After a run of four defeats in the Premier League last year, United have lost only three of their last 21 matches in the competition.
Which of these teams will extend their unbeaten run to keep their steady rise on the league standings? Click here to make your predictions for this game.
The odds favor Man United but with Leicester’s run of form, their 4.72 odds could make perfect for a single bet.
What time does Man United vs Leicester start?
The game kicks off at 5pm Kenyan time at Old Trafford.
Man United vs Leicester team news
There are no changes expected from the home team’s line-up as Casemiro serves the last of his three-game suspension here.
Marcel Sabitzer is set to start again alongside Fred in midfield with Bruno Fernandes providing the creative spark.
Rashford will hope to continue his blistering run of form as Wout Weghorst leads the attacking line for United.
For the visitors, their in form James Maddison will start hoping to get yet another goal to inspire his side to avoid defeat here.
Youri Tielemans will possibly return to the starting line-up after recovering from a calf injury, with Harvey Barnes and Kelechi Iheanacho up front.
Man United vs Leicester head to head
From the 27 games played between these two sides, United have a great record with 19 wins, compared to Leicester’s 3 victories.
The remaining 5 games have resulted in a stalemate.
Man United vs Leicester current form
Both teams have won 3 out of their last 5 games but United are unbeaten in that run, though Leicester suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Man United vs Leicester prediction
There is no lack of goals for either side coming into this game and the same is expected in this encounter. Leicester will give United a run for their money and could possibly force a draw.