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

Manchester City FC vs Leicester City Match Prediction & Analysis

Manchester City return to Premier League  action after the international break, riding high on a hard-fought FA Cup quarter final victory over Bournemouth. However, the Cityzens had to dig deep, overcoming a 1-0 deficit to secure a 2-1 win. Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush turned the tide with clinical finishes, sending City through to the semifinals with a thrilling comeback.

Now they shift their focus to Leicester City, who are sinking fast with six straight league losses and a looming relegation battle. The clash, set for Thursday at the Etihad Stadium at 12:15 a.m. IST, offers City the perfect chance to pile on more misery for the struggling Foxes.

Current Standings: With 48  points (14 wins, 6 draws & 9 losses), Manchester City are currently placed 5th in the league standings, while Leicester is placed 19th with 17  points (4 wins, 5 draws, and 20 defeats).

Head-to-Head Record: In 25 matches that have been played between the teams, City holds an advantage in this rivalry with a 16-7 win record.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Manchester City FC Preview

Manchester City shook off the rust from a two weeks long International break with a strong FA Cup quarter final win over Bournemouth, but it wasn’t as easy as it looked. A wasteful first half saw them miss several chances, including a Haaland penalty. The game changed when Guardiola brought on academy star Nico O'Reilly, who sparked City to life, assisting both Haaland and Omar Marmoush to seal the win.

The biggest talking point from the match was Erling Haaland’s injury, with reports suggesting he could be out for five to seven weeks. It’s a huge blow for City as they push to break into the Champions League spots, sitting just a point away at a crucial stage of the season. 

Once a fortress feared by all, the Etihad hasn't been its usual stronghold for Man City in the 2024-25 season. Guardiola’s men rank only sixth in home form, with just a single point earned from their last two Premier League outings on home turf.

Team News

With Erling Haaland sidelined, Marmoush is primed to lead the line against Leicester, while O'Reilly’s standout display against Bournemouth could earn him a much-awaited Premier League debut. 

Manchester City Probable XI - Ederson (GK); Nunes, Gvardiol, Dias, O'Reilly; Gonzalez, Gundogan; Savinho, De Bruyne, Doku; Marmoush

Leicester City Preview

Leicester likely welcomed the two-week break, given their dire Premier League form and looming relegation battle. And much of their struggles stem largely from their goal drought. Ahead of their midweek clash with Man City, the Foxes have lost seven straight across all competitions, failing to score in six—a brutal run that sums up their misery.

Leicester’s only hope? Park the bus and pray Vardy and Khannouss can catch City cold, just like they did against Tottenham. But with the league's leakiest away defense, having conceded 35 goals in 14 matches, that’s a tall order.

Since their 2-2 draw with Brighton on Matchday 15, Leicester have spiraled, losing 13 of their next 14 Premier League games and Leicester City have an aggregate score of 0-16 in their last six matches. The Foxes defense has been vulnerable in the second half of a game, where they conceded 37 of the 65 goals in the final 45 minutes of the game. 

Team News 

The Foxes’ have their own share of injury concerns, with winger Abdul Fatawu out for the season due to a serious knee injury. However, there’s a glimmer of hope as they await news on full-back Ricardo Pereira, who missed the Manchester United defeat last time out.

Leicester City Probable XI - Hermansen (GK) ; Faes, Coady, Okoli; Justin, Ndidi, Winks, Kristiansen; Buonanotte, El Khannouss; Vardy

MANCHESTER CITY FC vs LEICESTER CITY
Winning Prediction

Despite being without some key players, Manchester City are still considered strong favorites for their upcoming match against Leicester. Although City have experienced some difficulties in front of goal recently, they are facing a Leicester team with a well-known tendency to concede goals. Furthermore, Manchester City boast a dominant record in their last five encounters with Leicester, having scored 13 goals to Leicester's 5, giving them significant reason for confidence in this clash. The betting odds reflect this, with Manchester City heavily favored to win, while Leicester's chances are seen as remote at 12.00, and a draw is priced at 7.40.    

Manchester City to Win (2-0)

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