Man Utd vs Luton Town Premier League predictions: tips, odds & team news
Manchester United will be hoping they can get their season on the right track when they host Luton Town on Saturday at 3pm (UK time).
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Man Utd vs Luton odds
Man Utd are once again looking to turn things around following consecutive home defeats. Last time out at Old Trafford, the Red Devils were routinely beaten 3-0 by Newcastle just days after another 3-0 defeat to rivals Manchester City for their fifth league defeat of the season. Three of those losses have come at Old Trafford, with Man Utd also losing on home soil to Brighton and Crystal Palace. Erik ten Hag’s side did get back to winning ways with a late win over Fulham last weekend, but followed that up with a 4-3 defeat to Copenhagen in the Champions League.
Despite recent troubles, Erik ten Hag has won 29 of his 49 Premier League matches in charge at Manchester United and another three points here would see him become the first manager in the club’s history to win 30 of his opening 50 league games in charge. In fact, a win here would see the Dutchman pick up more points in his first 50 league games for the club than both Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal, with only Sir Alex Ferguson picking up more.
Luton, meanwhile, sit in the relegation zone with just one win from their opening 11 games. It’s not been a happy return to the top flight for the Hatters after a long time away, with many predicting them to go straight back to the Championship. And they’re not doing much to prove that they can stay in the top flight. Aside from their sole victory over Everton, Luton have lost seven games and conceded 21 goals, although they were cruelly denied their first-ever Premier League home win last time out against Liverpool, with Luis Diaz equalising in stoppage time at Kenilworth Road.
The Hatters are winless in 11 meetings with Man Utd in all competitions (D2 L9) since a 2-1 home win in March 1987, but if they play like they did against Liverpool, they may have a chance of ending that run, especially with Manchester United’s recent troubles. However, if they concede they will become just the second side to not keep a clean sheet in their first 12 Premier League games since Leicester City in 1994.
Man Utd vs Luton predictions
Man Utd vs Luton: Predictions |
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| Bet | Prediction | Best odds |
| BTTS? | Yes | 17/20 with Midnite |
| Correct Score | Man Utd 3-1 Luton | 10/1 with Unibet |
| First Goalscorer | Bruno Fernandes | 11/2 with BetGoodwin |
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The stats behind our Man Utd vs Luton predictions:
- Luton have won just one game in the Premier League this season.
- Man Utd have won 29 of their 40 games against Luton.
- Luton have scored in each of their past three away league games.
- Man Utd have kept just three league clean sheets this season.
- No Man Utd player has scored more PL goals this season than Bruno Fernandes (3).
Man Utd vs Luton match tip
Man Utd to win & BTTS @ 33/20 with 10bet
Man Utd haven’t been too convincing in the Premier League this season, but they will fancy their chances against Luton. The Red Devils have won 29 of their 40 games against the Hatters and are unbeaten in their last 11 (nine wins) side a 2-1 defeat in March 1987. However, Man Utd have kept just three league clean sheets this season, while Luton have scored in each of their past three away league games.
Man Utd vs Luton Bet-Builder tip
Most corners: Man Utd > BTTS > Most cards: Man Utd
As mentioned, Man Utd have a leaky defence, but they rank very high in the Premier League for corners. Only Arsenal (82) have taken more corners than the Red Devils’ 69 in the Premier League this season. However, they also outrank Luton for yellow cards. The Hatters have received just 18 yellow cards in the Premier League so far, with only Arsenal being shown fewer.
Man Utd vs Luton team news
Man Utd team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| – | Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo | – |
Man Utd’s injury woes are easing slightly but they still reman without left-back pair Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw, as well as Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro, who has been ruled out until Christmas.
Luton team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| – | Mads Andersen, Dan Potts, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Reece Burke | Amari’i Bell |
Amari’i Bell could be back in contention for this game, but Albert Sambi Lokonga and Dan Potts aren’t expected to return until after the international break.
Man Utd vs Luton head-to-head record
- 22 September 2020 – Luton 0-3 Man Utd – EFL Cup
- 18 April 1992 – Luton 1-1 Man Utd – Division 1
- 21 September 1991 – Man Utd 5-0 Luton – Division 1
- 23 March 1991 – Man Utd 4-1 Luton – Division 1
- 4 September 1990 – Luton 0-1 Man Utd – Division 1
This will be the first league meeting between these two sides since the 1991/92 campaign, the final season before the introduction of the Premier League. There has been just one fixture since, with Man Utd winning 3-0 in the EFL Cup a few years ago.
