Leicester host Manchester United on Sunday for the 38th and final day of the Premier League. The two teams will compete for a ticket to the Champions League.
The least we can say is that it hasn’t been in great form for Leicester since the resumption. Indeed, despite a considerable lead over his pursuers, the 2016 English champion has dropped from 3rd place to 5th place now. An uncomfortable position that would let Chelsea and Man United qualify for the Champions League. With only 2 victories (Crystal Palace, Sheffield) in the last 8 days, Leicester find themselves in the obligation to win this match to qualify for the Champions League. A draw, should Chelsea lose to Wolverhampton, could satisfy the Foxes nonetheless.
Opposite, Manchester United has not had the same face since this recovery. Unlike Leicester which sinks, the Red Devils are brilliant. Unbeaten since January in the league, Pogba’s partners continued with 4 wins (Sheffield, Brighton, Aston Villa Bournemouth) before stupidly losing points against Crystal Palace at home (2-2) and most recently against West Ham (1-1).
Leicester’s workforce is reduced by the injury absences of executives Chilwell, Ricardo Pereira and Maddison and the usual replacements Amartey, Fuchs and Albrighton. Jamie Vardy is the Premier League’s top scorer with 23 goals.
Manchester United have to contend with the injuries of substitute defenders Jones, Tuanzebe and Bailly. Impressive offensively, the Red Devils are expected to present themselves with a quartet of playmaker Bruno Fernandes and forwards Greenwood, Rashford and Martial. Behind, Paul Pogba shines in the midfield.
The probable composition of Leicester:
Schmeichel – Bennett, Morgan, Evans – Justin, Ndidi, Tielemans, Thomas – Perez, Vardy, Barnes.
Absent: Chilwell, Ricardo Pereira, Maddison, Amartey, Fuchs, Albrighton (injured).
Uncertain: None.
The planned tactical disposition (3-4-3):
Schmeichel
Bennett – Morgan – Evans
Justin – Ndidi – Tielemans – Thomas
Perez – Vardy – Barnes
Manchester United’s probable lineup:
de Gea – Wan-Bissaka, Lindelöf, Maguire, Shaw – Matic, Pogba – Greenwood, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford – Martial.
Absent: Jones, Tuanzebe, Bailly (injured).
Uncertain: None.
The planned tactical disposition (4-2-3-1):
De Gea
Wan-Bissaka – Lindelöf – Maguire – Shaw
Matic – Pogba
Greenwood – Bruno Fernandes – Rashford
Martial
In the last 10 encounters, Leicester have never beaten Manchester United (7 losses and 3 draws).
In the first leg, Leicester was beaten on Manchester United (1-0).
Coaches have the possibility of making 5 substitutions during the game.
This meeting will take place behind closed doors.
– This poster is decisive for the Champions League qualification of the two teams.
– Leicester must avoid defeat at all costs to keep a chance to participate in the C1.
– This shock brings together two teams on the attack.
The two formations could neutralize each other at the end of this crucial meeting. Draw!
Betting Tips: Both teams to score
Odds: 1.62
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