Man United vs Leicester Prediction, Starting Lineups and Odds: Two tips for tonight's FA Cup clash

The FA Cup fourth round explodes into action shortly at Old Trafford, where holders Man United face Leicester City, live on ITV 1 at 8pm.

United have been struggling in the Premier League but the FA Cup gives Ruben Amorim a fighting chance of securing silverware in his debut season at the helm.

The Red Devils have already thumped Leicester twice this season, including a 5-2 Carabao Cup triumph, and will now be looking to secure a place in the fifth round when the teams clash tonight.

Read on for Diarmuid Geaney's top tips, featuring a 7/2 fancy in the cards market.

United's captain, Bruno Fernandes, has seen his form improve in recent weeks. In the Premier League, Fernandes has provided six assists in 23 appearances, averaging 0.28 assists per 90 minutes. His vision and precise passing make him a constant threat to opposition defences. He has enjoyed playing against Leicester this season, providing one assist and scoring two goals.

Leicester City have struggled defensively under manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, conceding 28 goals in 12 games and failing to keep a clean sheet during that period. This vulnerability could provide Fernandes with ample opportunities to add to his assist tally.

Given Fernandes's current form and Leicester's defensive challenges, betting on Fernandes to register an assist in this match appears to be a solid choice.

Manuel Ugarte, Manchester United's Uruguayan midfielder, has demonstrated a robust playing style this season. In the Premier League, he has picked up eight yellow cards over 18 appearances, averaging 0.44 bookings per match. He also averages around 2.44 fouls per game, showing how often he gets involved in challenges.

His role as a defensive midfielder means he’s tasked with breaking up opposition play, making tackles, and disrupting attacks - all of which increase his chances of picking up a caution.

Given his disciplinary record, Ugarte is always a strong candidate to receive a booking. He plays with intensity, rarely shying away from a challenge, and isn’t afraid to put his body on the line for the team.

With his aggressive playing style and the high stakes of this FA Cup clash, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him go into the referee’s book. Backing Ugarte to receive a yellow card in this match looks like a solid bet, especially at the high odds of 7/2.

Man United vs Leicester Starting Lineups

The starting lineups for Man United vs Leicester are displayed in the graphic below.

Man Utd will be without Marcus Rashford for the rest of the season after he secured a loan more to Aston Villa. The Red Devils have suffered a big blow following the news that Lisandro Martinez is out for the season, while Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, and Jonny Evans are long-term absentees.

Ricardo Pereira and Abdul Fatawu are both out for Leicester.