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

Leicester City vs Manchester City FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Leicester City, having faced league leaders Liverpool at Anfield in midweek, prepares to face championship holders Manchester City at home this weekend. Despite registering defeats in their last three times, including a 3-1 loss at Anfield, Leicester City may still fancy their chances of picking up some points against Manchester City on Sunday, especially given the champions' recent troubles. On the other side, City really needs all three points from Sunday's match after going winless in their previous four, including a 1-1 draw with Everton a few days ago.

Current Standings: With 14 points (3 wins, 5 draws & 10 losses), they are currently placed 18th in the league standings, while Manchester City is placed 7th with 28 points (8 wins, 4 draws, and 6 defeats).

Head-to-Head Record: In 24 matches that have been played between the teams, City holds an advantage in this rivalry with a 15-7 win record.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Leicester City Preview

Leicester faced their toughest challenge yet against Arne Slot's high-flying Liverpool at Anfield, and despite a valiant effort, they fell 3-1 to the Reds. The Foxes struck first, stunning the home crowd with Jordan Ayew's sixth-minute goal, but Liverpool roared back in style, asserting their dominance and sending Leicester home empty-handed. 

The defeat marked a grim milestone for Van Nistelrooy’s Leicester, as they slumped to their third consecutive Premier League loss, dropping to 18th in the table and sinking deeper into the relegation zone. 

Leicester City's mission against Manchester City is straightforward: hold the line and frustrate the champions, much like they did against Liverpool. Their disciplined first-half defense limited Liverpool to just two shots on target, and an xG of 0.85, proving they can weather pressure. The key will be patience—keeping City at bay long enough to force mistakes and create opportunities. But without Jamie Vardy, the big question remains: do they have the firepower to take advantage when those chances come?

Team News 

Leicester City faced Manchester City without their star striker Jamie Vardy, whose return remains uncertain. Adding to the drama, promising youngster Jakub Stolarczyk stepped in between the sticks, taking over from  Danny Ward, who came in as replacement for injured Mads Hermansen. 

Stats that matter

1. The Foxes have conceded the highest number of goals (40) in the Premier League season.
2. They have conceded 10 goals in the last three games.
3. They conceded in each of their last 11 matches.
4. At home, they tallied only 9 points in 9 games, which includes  4 defeats.
5. The Foxes’ last home win against Manchester City was in 2018.

Leicester City Probable XI - Stolarczyk(gk); Vestergaard, Coady, Kristiansen, Justin, Winks, Soumare, Mavididi, Ayew, El Khannouss, Vardy/Daka

Manchester City FC Preview

Manchester City’s title defense hit another stumbling block as they dropped points at home to struggling Everton (1-1). Erling Haaland's missed penalty, superbly denied by Jordan Pickford, cost the Cityzens despite dominating the Toffees with 24 shots and an xG of 2.09. The draw has left Pep Guardiola’s side trailing further in the title race, now a daunting 14 points behind league leaders Liverpool.

Right now, Pep Guardiola’s biggest challenge isn’t the title race—it’s winning matches. With just one victory in their last 13 games across all competitions and no wins in their last five away outings, including four defeats. Against a relegation-threatened side, anything less than a win simply won’t do.

Team News 

With Ruben Dias and Oscar Bobb out until January, Guardiola will be counting on the returns of Grealish, Ederson, Matheus Nunes, and Walker to bolster his squad for this clash. 

Stats that matter

1. Manchester City has lost 7 of their last 8 away matches across competitions.
2. The Cityzens have managed to score o 3 while conceding 5 in their last three games.
3. Erling Haaland is the top scorer for City this season.
4. They score 28% of their goals in the period of 76-90

Manchester City Probable XI - Ortega (GK), Walker, Akanji, Gvardiol, Lewis, Savinho, Kovacic, Silva, Foden, Doku, Haaland

LEICESTER CITY vs MANCHESTER CITY FC
Winning Prediction

Despite missing key players, Manchester City remain favorites against Leicester. While City have struggled for goals, they face a side notorious for leaking them. Adding to their confidence, City have dominated the Foxes in their last four meetings, outscoring them 11-5 in those matches. With all factors considered, it’s tough to look past Manchester City as the favorites for this clash.

Speaking of bets, most betting sites back a City win over the Foxes. Manchester City are overwhelming favourites to win the match, with odds of 1.36 against Leicester’s 7.60 and odds of 5.80 for a draw. 

Manchester City to Win (1-3)

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