Luton vs Man Utd prediction, odds & betting tips 18/02/2024

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Luton vs Man Utd prediction, odds & betting tips 18/02/2024

Luton vs Man Utd prediction
Luton Town's Ross Barkley and Manchester United's Mason Mount battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Old Trafford – Photo by Icon sport

Here are our Premier League predictions for Sunday's clash between Luton and Man Utd. Luton's Elijah Adebayo has scored nine times this season and will be hoping to add to his Premier League goals tally at Kenilworth Road against the Red Devils this weekend.

Luton vs Man Utd predictions: Will Man Utd have too much for Luton to handle?

Luton vs Man Utd Predictions
Our pick

⚽ to Win prediction

Man Utd

⚽ Correct Score prediction

Luton 1-3 Man Utd

⚽ Total Goals prediction

Over 2.5 Goals

Luton's good run of form came to an end at home to bottom-of-the-table Sheff Utd last weekend, while Man Utd's good run continued with a 2-1 win at Aston Villa.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Man Utd are the form favourite

  • HOME: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
  • DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
  • AWAY: 5/6 (1.83) – 54.5%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Luton have been looking so sharp of late, scoring goals for fun but last weekend's 3-1 defeat at home to Sheff Utd came as a big shock. Man Utd look unbeatable right now, even when they concede goals they always look like they are going to outscore their opponents.

Last five H2Hs: Man Utd have an excellent record against the Hatters

Man Utd haven't lost against Luton since 1987, winning ten of the pair's last 12 meetings in all competitions including a 1-0 win at Old Trafford in November.

Team news and form guide

Luton: The unbeaten run has come to an end

Tom Lockyer, Mads Andersen and Marvelous Nakamba are unavailable this weekend for the home side.

Predicted lineup: Kaminski (GK), Bell, Burke, Osho, Barkley, Chong, Sambi Lokonga, Doughty, Morris, Ogbene & Adebayo

England Championship 03/05/25

L

West Brom

West Brom

5

Luton

Luton

3

England Championship 26/04/25

W

Coventry

Coventry

0

Luton

Luton

1

England Championship 21/04/25

W

Bristol City

Bristol City

1

Luton

Luton

3

England Championship 18/04/25

W

Derby

Derby

0

Luton

Luton

1

England Championship 12/04/25

L

Blackburn

Blackburn

1

Luton

Luton

0

Man Utd: Ten Hag's side scoring goals for fun

Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount, Anthony Martial, Lisandro Martinez and Aaron Wan-Bissaka make up the main injury concerns for the Red Devils ahead of their trip to Kenilworth Road.

Predicted lineup: Onana (GK), Varane, Maguire, Lindelöf, Dalot, Casemiro, Fernandes, Mainoo, Rashford, Garnacho & Højlund

England Premier League 11/05/25

L

West Ham

West Ham

2

Man Utd

Man Utd

0

UEFA Europa League 08/05/25

W

Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao

1

Man Utd

Man Utd

4

England Premier League 04/05/25

L

Brentford

Brentford

4

Man Utd

Man Utd

3

UEFA Europa League 01/05/25

W

Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao

0

Man Utd

Man Utd

3

England Premier League 27/04/25

D

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

1

Man Utd

Man Utd

1

Our free expert picks: Man Utd to outscore Luton

Man Utd are the expected winners of this game with a probability of 54.5%, and we can't argue with the bookmakers on this selection. For more football betting tips on the game, check out the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Rasmus Hojlund is the favourite to score in this game at 7/4 (2.75) which has a probability of 36.4%, or you could back Luton's Elijah Adebayo to score at 3/1 (4.00) with a probability of 25%.

Hot tip – Man Utd to Win

  • Man Utd have won each of their two most recent encounters with Luton.
  • The visitors have won five of their last six matches in all competitions.

Other tips

Luton 1-3 Man Utd

  • Man Utd have scored three or more goals in three of their last four matches.
  • Luton have scored in each of their last six matches in league and cup.

Over 2.5 Goals

  • At least three goals have been scored in five of Luton's last six fixtures.
  • Each of Man Utd's last five outings have produced over 2.5 goals.
Hojlund player to watch
Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund walks by manager Erik ten Hag after he goes off with an injury during the Premier League match at Old Trafford – Photo by Icon sport

Player to watch – Rasmus Hojlund

Man Utd's Danish striker has finally found his feet in England, scoring six goals in his last seven appearances in all competitions. We're backing the in-form Hojlund to impress against Luton this weekend as United look to extend their unbeaten run.

Improving with each game

Hojlund seems to be improving with each game that goes by both in terms of his own ability and the chemistry with the rest of his teammates. Have Man Utd finally turned the corner now that Hojlund has adapted to life in England?