Man Utd vs Luton tips and predictions: Ten Hag's troubles ease with routine win over Hatters
- Robbie Savage
- 10 November 2023
Planet Sport Bet's Robbie Savage thinks Manchester United can put their latest setback behind them with a comfortable victory against Luton Town at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon.
Man United will have to bounce back. An unbelievable stat if they lose this one, Man United have not lost three consecutive home games in all competitions since October 1962.
I thought for long periods of the game against Copenhagen they were the better side, I thought they played some fantastic football in that first half until the sending-off.
They’ve got to beat Luton at Old Trafford. There’s no question about it. I think they will.
Luton are on the back of a fantastic draw against Liverpool, nearly won the game.
I think they’ll put up a good fight, but eventually, Manchester United will break them down and I’m going with a 2-0 win to United.
Robbie’s Tip: Man Utd 2-0 Luton
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Man Utd vs Luton team news
Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw and Amad Traore are ruled out while Jonny Evans is being assessed after picking up an injury in Copenhagen.
Jadon Sancho hasn't featured since mid-September with little information about his situation, but it's looking increasingly likely his time at Old Trafford is up.
Mads Andersen, Dan Potts, Reece Burke, Luke Berry and Albert Sambi Lokonga are unavailable for the visitors, but Amari'i Bell is nearing a return.
Key stats
- This is the first league meeting since April 1992
- Luton are winless against Manchester United in 11 matches across all competitions
- Luton’s last win over Manchester United came in March 1987
- Manchester United lost their last two games at Old Trafford
- Manchester United haven’t lost three straight home games since October 1962
Planet Sport’s other bets to consider
Manchester United’s remarkable collapse in Copenhagen was somewhat undeserved, but it might be an indication of where they are mentally.
Luton are being given no hope of competing at Old Trafford, but you have to question if Erik ten Hag’s side is good enough to thrash anyone on current form.
The Red Devils have claimed nine wins in their previous 19 competitive games but eight of those were by a one-goal margin.
Rob Edward’s side has been beaten by at least two clear goals in three of 11 this season and their performance against Liverpool offered plenty of positives.
It’s not the biggest price but Luton +1.75 Asian handicap is worth the risk. Even if the Hatters can’t keep it to one goal, you could take half your stake back.
Whatever the result, it’s going to take a disciplined effort from the visitors, and United are bound to dominate the ball.
Only Arsenal have a better disciplinary record than Luton and as long as Bruno Fernandes gets to play with the ball, he won’t kick anyone. The booking points line looks a tad high.
