Leicester City vs Brentford FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Leicester City vs Brentford FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Leicester City will be out for revenge on Friday night as they welcome Brentford to the King Power Stadium. After suffering a crushing 4-1 defeat earlier this season, the Foxes have a score to settle. When they clash in this crucial Round 26 showdown, both sides will be desperate for all three points, with their league positions making victory a must. 

As far as form goes, Leicester limp into this clash after three straight defeats, the latest a 2-0 setback against Arsenal at home. Brentford, meanwhile, arrives with momentum, having edged West Ham 1-0 on the road.

When the Bees take to the field on Friday, they will be chasing their first-ever Premier League double over Leicester, and given their strong away form, it’s a real possibility. The Foxes, however, have struggled at home in the league—but across all competitions, they remain unbeaten in their last four at the King Power Stadium.

Current Standings: Leicester find themselves deep in trouble, sitting 19th with just 17 points from 25 games. Brentford, meanwhile, hover in 11th with 34 points, eyeing a push up the table. 

Head-to-Head Record: Both teams have played each other a handful of times in the Premier League with Leicester edging out Brentford with a win-loss record of 2-1 in five matches. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Leicester City Preview

Leicester City enter this clash in woeful form, having lost their last three matches. Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side has struggled defensively, going 21 games without a clean sheet and conceding first in four of their last five. It was the same story against Arsenal—despite battling hard until the 80th minute, Leicester’s defense crumbled late, conceding twice and falling to yet another defeat. 

Struggling at 19th in the table, Leicester City has a golden chance to escape the relegation zone with a win in the upcoming fixture. Meanwhile, a draw would see them leapfrog Ipswich separated by a point. But with their dismal home form, that’s easier said than done. 

Leicester City’s home form has been nothing short of a nightmare, with five straight defeats at the King Power, conceding at least twice in each. Their last home win came in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s managerial debut against West Ham, but since then, no wins. 

Team News 

James Justin’s ankle injury in the 2-0 loss to Arsenal adds to Leicester’s growing woes, with the defender likely to join Issahaku Fatawu and Ricardo Pereira on the sidelines for the crucial clash against Brentford. 

Leicester City Probable XI - Hermansen (GK), Faes, Coulibaly, Okoli, Kristiansen, Ndidi, Soumare, El Khannouss, Ayew, Vardy & De Cordova-Reid

Brentford FC Preview

After a tough run of fixtures, Brentford did just enough against a struggling West Ham. It wasn’t their finest performance, but Kevin Schade’s early strike proved decisive as they held on for a crucial win. With that win, Brentford secured their third straight away victory and will be eager to extend the streak when they take on Leicester City this Friday night.

Kevin Schade, the star of the West Ham game, was also the hero the last time Brentford faced Leicester. The German put on a masterclass, netting a hat-trick in a stunning 4-1 victory. Can he haunt the Foxes again? Well the Bees aficionados will hope so as a win against Leicester will help them push into the top ten in the points table. 

Team News 

Brentford’s injury list keeps growing, with Sepp van den Berg likely joining Aaron Hickey, Joshua Dasilva, Igor Thiago, Rico Henry, and Gustavo Nunes on the sidelines this week. 

Brentford Probable XI - Flekken (GK), Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Norgaard, Wissa, Janelt, Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade & Lewis-Potter

LEICESTER CITY vs BRENTFORD FC
Winning Prediction

Regardless of the outcome, expect fireworks in this clash—five of the last six meetings have seen over 2.5 goals, and both teams have scored in each of their last six encounters. Goals are almost guaranteed! Meanwhile, some of the best betting sites have backed Brentford to win. Brentford are tipped to win with odds of 2.06 to Leicester’s 3.45, with a draw at 3.80.

Brentford to Win (3-1)

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