Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for Luton vs. Manchester United at English Premier League
Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for Luton vs. Manchester United at English Premier League
The Hatters had a nice chance to make a run from the relegation zone but failed to use it. Following several rounds of excellent football, Luton crashed at home against Sheffield. Meanwhile, United proved to be lethal for Aston Villa once again, squeezing out three points from the game at Villa Park, may we say undeservingly. So, on one side, we have a Luton who is under pressure, and on the other, the in-form Red Devils. Who will prevail?
Luton
The Hatters were in a position to get away from the relegation zone, and all they needed to do was to beat the last-placed Sheffield United. However, they allowed the Blades to record the third win of the season and deliver a huge blow that was unexpected.
Luton was just getting to become better, not losing in six straight, posting three ties and wins each, pushing well in the FA Cup, and looking as a team ready to battle for the middle of the standings.
Five of their last six meetings across all competitions have seen both teams netting, and the previous five clashes all ended with three or more hits, noting that the latest four have seen over 3.5 goals. Their offense was starting to deliver, which was another reason why everyone thought they would beat Sheffield.
Manchester United
For the first time this year, the Red Devils have four wins in a row. To make it even better, they haven’t lost in the past six meetings – five wins and a tie. Still, we can’t say they outplayed Villa in Birmingham and that they deserved to win 2-1.
It was more a product of lucky coincidence because the Villans played superb football in the second half, and McTominay’s late hit was a gift from heaven for Erik Ten Hag and the boys.
Since the positive stretch began, United’s games have been efficient, and only one in the last eight didn’t end with three or more goals, while two finished without seeing both teams netting
Luton: Kaminski; Bell, Osho, Burke; Ogbene, Barkley, Lokonga, Doughty; Townsend, Morris; Adebayo
Manchester United: Onana; Dalot, Maguire, Varane, Shaw; Mainoo, Casemiro; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
* at the time of writing these lineups were relevant
The first meeting of the year was at Trafford, where United posted a minimal victory, 1-0. Lindelof was the only scorer on November 11, delivering the hit in the 59th minute of the event.
Luton is very good at home, and even though their record is not impressive, the Hatters have shown courage and solid performances against any rival at Kenilworth. United’s recent games are highly efficient, the same as Luton’s, which is why we take over 2.5 goals to be our pick for Sunday’s clash.
Our verdict: Over 2.5 goals