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

Liverpool FC vs Leicester City Match Prediction & Analysis

The 'Arne Slot Juggernaut' shows no signs of slowing down, and the next team in its path is Leicester City from the East Midlands, ready to be crushed in its path. After a 6-3 home loss to Tottenham, the Reds will be hoping for their 14th consecutive unbeaten game since their defeat at Nottingham (0-1) when they face relegation-bound Leicester City at Anfield.

Meanwhile, Leicester, having shipped 37 goals this season, will likely focus on limiting the damage in their next outings, especially after their heavy 4-0 and 3-0 losses to Tottenham and Wolves. With confidence shaken, they’ll be aiming to tighten up and avoid another heavy defeat.

Current Standings: Liverpool comfortably sits at the top of the league at this point in time with 39 points, while Leicester, on the other hand, finds themselves languishing at the 17th position with 14 points.

Head-to-Head Record: In the overall head-to-head battles, Liverpool holds a lead of 19-9 in 34 games.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Liverpool FC Preview

The Reds had a ball at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, dismantling Ange Postecoglou's highline defence with a sensational 6-3 win, sending fans into a frenzy. Mohamed ‘King’ Salah starred with a brace and two assists, sending a clear message that the Reds are unstoppable. Now unbeaten in 21 games, it would be a huge shock if Leicester can halt Arne Slot’s juggernaut when they visit Anfield on Thursday night.

Mohamed Salah's blistering form is the driving force behind Liverpool's dream season. With 15 goals and 11 assists by Christmas, Salah has become the first Premier League player to hit double digits in both before December 25th. He’s now matched Harry Kane’s record as the fastest to achieve 10+ goals and assists in a season—something Kane set in 2020-21. On top of that, Salah’s home form is lethal, having either scored or assisted in 27 of his last 32 Premier League appearances.

Arne Slot has made a blistering start to his Liverpool career, securing 21 victories in his first 25 competitive games – a record unmatched by any other Premier League manager in their opening 25 matches.  Mohamed Salah continues to shine, with the Tottenham game marking the seventh occasion this season where he has both scored and assisted, equaling the Premier League record for such occurrences in an entire campaign. 

Furthermore, Liverpool's impressive attacking form is evident in their consistent goal-scoring: they have found the net in each of their last 21 games across all competitions. Slot will likely rotate his players for the Leicester game, as Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Gravenberch, and Nunez are only one yellow card away from a potential one-match suspension. 

LIverpool  Probable XI - Alisson(GK); Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Jones, Jota; Nunez

Leicester City Preview

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s coaching era at Leicester has been a rollercoaster, with early promise of two games quickly overshadowed by two crushing defeats. In the meantime, the Leicester side has conceded a staggering seven goals without finding the net in return, a nightmare scenario for the Dutchman. If the defence doesn't tighten up fast, facing Liverpool next could be a brutal wake-up call. 

The Foxes face an uphill battle at Anfield, but if anyone can give them hope, it’s Jamie Vardy. With eight goals against Liverpool—level with Thierry Henry and trailing only Andrew Cole (11) and Harry Kane (9)—Vardy remains a thorn in the Reds’ side.

The Foxes have conceded the second highest number of goals (37) in the Premier League season. They conceded the second highest number of shots (298) this season, with 82 of those coming in the last four games. The Foxes have lost three consecutive away games.

The groin injury of goalkeeper Mads Hermansen is the only concern of the Foxes heading into the game. Meanwhile, Danny Ward is expected to continue in his absence despite his under-par performance in the last couple of matches though Jakub Stolarczyk could be a viable option. 

Leicester City Probable XI -Ward(gk); Okoli, Coady, Faes; Justin, Winks, Soumare, Kristiansen; Buonanotte, El Khannouss; Vardy

LIVERPOOL FC vs LEICESTER CITY
Winning Prediction

The Foxes have endured a barrage of 82 shots in their last four games – hardly the stats worth looking at when you are up against a side that boasts an xG of 13.32 over the same span. With just one win in their last 16 Premier League away games (D5, L10) and three consecutive heavy defeats by 3+ goals, the writing seems to be on the wall for this encounter.

Given the form and head-to-head stats, most betting sites back a dominant win for Liverpool in the Boxing Day clash. Liverpool are favorites to win this with odds of 1.08 to Leicester's 23 and 12 for a draw. Meanwhile, an xG of 4/4.5 is expected for this encounter.

Liverpool FC to Win (4-0)

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