Betting Preview: Leicester City vs. Sheffield United

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15 Feb 2018
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Leicester City are enjoying a stellar home run, with three wins and two draws in their last five games at King Power Stadium.

The Foxes are looking to make it a super six as Championship side Sheffield United visit in Friday night’s FA Cup clash.

Home fans will be hoping for a repeat of the 4-1 victory over United in the Carabao Cup earlier this season.

Here are your tips for this corker of a cup tie, from your official betting partner Ladbrokes...

Good odds...

The Foxes have won seven of their last 12 games on home soil, and produced a resounding 4-1 win last time the sides met. Having seen off Peterborough United with a 5-1 victory in the last round, Leicester to Win looks a safe call at 8/15.

Claude Puel’s men have been involved in some hugely exciting games this season. That stat is borne out by 16 of their last 17 games having produced two or more goals. Over 1.5 Goals seems highly likely at 2/7.

Smart money...

Jamie Vardy is in superb form, having registered in four of the last five games. Up against a Blades side who’ve conceded in four of their last five games, Vardy to Score Anytime is backable at 19/20.

Meanwhile, the England international is 3/1 to Score First for the seventh time this season.

Each of their last five wins have been by a margin of two or more goals. Factor in the 4-1 at Bramall Lane, and the Leicester -1 handicap at 31/20 looks good value.

However, United are one of the Championship’s higher-scoring sides. The Foxes to Win and Both Teams to Score could be a smart choice at 5/2.

Long shots...

Puel’s charges have been strong either side of the interval in recent weeks. In fact, they’ve outscored their opponents either side of the break in three of the last six matches. Leicester to Win Both Halves at 16/5 might be worth a flutter.

Meanwhile, a repeat of a 4-1 Leicester win can be backed at the hefty price of 25/1.

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Odds correct at time of writing.