Leicester City and Sheffield United meet at King Power Stadium, in a match for this phase of the FA Cup (5th Round). There is only a record of 1 direct match in the last 3 years between these two teams, on 22-08-2017, which ended with the victory of Leicester City by (1-4). Attention to the house factor, since the Leicester City usually conquer different results at home and abroad.

Until reaching this phase of the FA Cup (5th Round), the home team eliminated: Peterborough United and Fleetwood Town. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 22 goals scored and 22 conceded; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 24 goals scored and 15 conceded. The team comes to this match after a loss away with Manchester City by (5-1). In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Leicester City has won 5, tied 2 and lost 3. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, as 27 of the last 28 matches they played have ended with Over 1,5 goals. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 4 times and never got the comeback.

The Leicester City comes to this game with a heavy defeat in Manchester City, 5-1, adding the third game in a row without tasting the victory. Interestingly, the last triumph of this team was in the Cup of England, when he beat Peterborough by 1-5. In this duel at home coach Claude Puel must keep the team in 3-5-2, privileging possession of the ball and organized attacks through the flanks. However, in some moments of the game you must act in a more direct way. Jamie Vardy is the best finisher in Leicester City, with 14 goals scored in several competitions. For this game the local coach can not count on the injured Wes Morgan.

Until reaching this phase of the FA Cup (5th Round), the visiting team eliminated: Preston North End and Ipswich Town. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 20 goals scored and 21 conceded; against 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses at their stadium, with 24 goals scored and 15 conceded. In the last match that they disputed, for the Championship, they beat Leeds United at home (2-1). In the last 10 away matches Sheffield United has a record of 4 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 19 of the last 28 matches have ended with Over 2,5 goals. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 9 times and never got the comeback. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 17 away matches for all competitions: they have scored 7 of their 20 goals between minutes (0′-15 ‘).

The Sheffield United comes to this game with a home win against Leeds, 2-1, returning to the triumphs after two snubs followed in official matches. On the last day of the FA Cup, the visitors beat Preston North End without major problems. In this game away from home, coach Chris Wilder must maintain the 4-4-2, with Sharp and Clarke being the most advanced players on the team: the second is the best marker for Sheffield United, with 15 goals scored. It is important to underline that visitors exhibit several weaknesses in the passing game and defensive transition. For this game the visiting coach can count on all his players.

PREDICTION: Leicester to win @ 1.53