Luton v Man Utd

Luton Town vs Manchester United Preview

Luton Town may be fearing the worst as they prepare for the upcoming visit from Manchester United at Kenilworth Road for Sunday afternoon's clash in the Premier League following last weekend's heavy and disappointing 3-1 defeat at home to fellow strugglers, Sheffield United, while Manchester United racked up a third league win on the trot in last week's 2-1 win away from home at Aston Villa.

That loss at home to Sheffield United means Luton Town are still precariously perched just a point above the relegation zone ahead of this weekend's action in the English top flight although The Hatters will have been boosted by their recent victories against Newcastle United, Sheffield United (away) and Brighton, the latter being a particularly comprehensive 4-0 rout of The Seagulls.

Luton Town have managed to amass just five league wins to date in their first ever season in the Premier League but three of these have been recorded on home soil at Kenilworth Road which gives Rob Edwards' side a glimmer of hope when they take on Manchester United this Sunday.

Nevertheless, Luton Town have won just three of their 12 home games to date and the hosts are likely to face another tough examination at Kenilworth Road here.

Manchester United know they must keep picking up points and hope fifth placed Aston Villa slip up at some point as the Red Devils still trail the west midlands club and the last of the European spots by a five-point margin ahead of this weekend's action.

Recent wins against Wolves 4-3 away from home, West Ham 3-0 at home and another win on the road at Aston Villa 2-1 will still give Erik ten Hag's side a welcome boost ahead of this trip down to Luton on Saturday and although results overall this season have been patchy by Manchester United's lofty standards, the visitors have still managed to capture six wins from their last 10 outings on the road.

Five of these last 10 away games have also resulted in Over 2.5 goals and as Luton Town possess the third worst defensive record in the Premier League right now, further goals look likely in this Sunday afternoon encounter.

Luton Town v Manchester United Verdict

Despite giving the likes of Liverpool (1-1) and Manchester City (1-2) a run for their money in earlier games at Kenilworth Road, Luton Town's previous history against Manchester United has been in the favour of the Red Devils as United have won 10 out of the previous 11 meetings against The Hatters (W10, D1) and the form book suggests this upcoming clash on Sunday is more than likely going in the favour of the visitors yet again.

Therefore, our main bet will be Manchester Utd win @ 1.80 Other side bets worth considering:

Manchester Utd win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.50

Correct Score: Manchester Utd 2-1 @ 9.50