MU vs Leicester City strength assessment: Can the devil catch the fox?

With the recent changes in both teams' strength and form, this match is not only an opportunity for MU to regain confidence but also an opportunity for Leicester City to create a surprise. This article will evaluate the strength of the two teams, analyze their current form and predict the result.

MU form: Difficulties and challenges

Under the leadership of coach Ruben Amorim, MU is facing a challenging season. The team at Old Trafford has been in quite unstable form, with results not as expected in the Premier League. Recently, MU lost 2-0 to Crystal Palace at home, thereby marking the 5th defeat in the last 7 home matches. This caused them to fall to 13th place in the Premier League rankings and face the risk of missing out on European tournaments next season.

However, the FA Cup is still the arena where United can hope. Amorim's team are the current FA Cup champions and will not want to lose this title easily. Wins against Rangers, Fulham, and FCSB have helped United regain some confidence, but recent defeats have put them under a lot of pressure. The clash with Leicester City in the fourth round will be an opportunity for United to regain the winning feeling and defend the title.

Leicester City form: The Foxes are in trouble

Meanwhile, Leicester City are having a difficult season. The former manager's team is in the midst of a poor run of results in the Premier League, with just one win in their last nine games. Leicester's mainstays, such as Wilfred Ndidi and Ricardo Pereira, are both absent due to injury, severely weakening the team's strength. Despite a 2-1 win over Tottenham earlier, it is undeniable that Leicester are inconsistent and do not have a solid foundation to face big teams like Manchester United.

Leicester have also had a mixed season in the FA Cup. They recently won 6-2 against Queens Park Rangers in the third round, but clearly haven’t been as consistent as their opponents. With several key players missing and poor form in the Premier League, Leicester will face a huge challenge when they travel to Old Trafford.

Two team forces

Manchester United:

MU will be without a number of key players for this match, including Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Lisandro Martinez and Jonny Evans. These are big losses for the Red Devils, especially in defense. However, MU still has notable names such as Bruno Fernandes, Hojlund, and Garnacho in attack.

Leicester City:

Leicester City also lacked their strongest squad with the absence of key players such as Issahaku Fatawu, Ricardo Pereira and Wilfred Ndidi. These are important losses, especially in the context that Leicester needs a strong enough squad to compete with MU.

Score prediction

With their current form and inconsistent squad, Leicester City will have a tough time facing a stronger MU in the FA Cup. Although the Red Devils are having a difficult season, they are still the reigning FA Cup champions and have the advantage of playing at home. Furthermore, MU have won their last 3 matches against Leicester, with a margin of up to 3 goals.

However, Leicester City cannot be completely underestimated. They have surprised strong opponents like Tottenham, and if they are lucky, this team can create a surprise. However, with their current form and strength, MU will be the team that is rated higher in this match.

Score prediction: MU 3-1 Leicester City.

The match promises to be very tense and dramatic, as both teams need a win to continue to nurture their hopes in the FA Cup. Let's wait for this exciting match at 3:00 on February 8.