Leicester City will host Liverpool at the King Power Stadium on Sunday, hoping to break their recent slump with a strong performance in front of their home fans.
Leicester City has failed to win any of their last six Premier League matches and will need to improve significantly to get a positive result against Liverpool. The Foxes are currently at the bottom of the table, having won just four of their 32 games.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are pushing for the Premier League title and are coming off a narrow victory over West Ham United. They will aim to continue their title challenge with a win away from home. Liverpool is undefeated in 27 of their last 28 league matches and has dominated Leicester City in recent years, winning their last six encounters. They will be the favorites to take all three points in this match.
Team News & Tactics
Leicester City
Leicester City will be without Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (knee) and Harry Winks. Manager is likely to set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Mads Hermansen in goal. James Justin and Victor Kristiansen will be the full-backs, tasked with keeping things tight at the back and hitting Liverpool on the counter-attack. The central defensive partnership will be Conor Coady and Jannik Vestergaard.
The midfield will consist of Wilfred Ndidi and Boubakary Soumare in a double pivot, responsible for breaking down opposition attacks and winning back possession. On the wings, Jordan Ayew and Stephy Mavididi will provide pace and flair. Bilal El Khannouss will play in the attacking midfield role, looking to create scoring opportunities for his teammates, while Jamie Vardy will lead the line.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Justin, Vestergaard, Coady, Kristiansen; Ndidi, Soumare; Ayew, El Khannouss, Mavididi; Vardy.
Liverpool
Liverpool will be without Joe Gomez (hamstring). Although Trent Alexander-Arnold has returned to training, he is unlikely to start. Liverpool is also expected to use a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Alisson Becker in goal.
The full-backs will be Conor Bradley and Andrew Robertson, who will contribute on both offense and defense. Ibrahima Konate will partner Virgil van Dijk in central defense. The midfield duo will be Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch, providing defensive cover and control. Dominik Szoboszlai will play as the attacking midfielder, while Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo will provide creativity and goals from the wings. Diogo Jota will lead the attack, with Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez as backup options on the bench.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Konate, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Jota.
Key Stats
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Liverpool have scored at least two goals in 23 of their last 25 Premier League matches.
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Liverpool have won their last six matches against Leicester in all competitions.
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Liverpool are undefeated in 27 of their last 28 Premier League matches.
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There have been 20 goals scored in the last six meetings between these two teams.
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Leicester City has lost five of their last six matches in the Premier League.
Player to Watch: Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah has been exceptional for Liverpool this season, but his recent form has been inconsistent. This match presents an opportunity for him to return to his best. He will be looking to create chances for his teammates and find the net himself. With 27 goals and 18 assists in the Premier League so far, Leicester City will struggle to contain him.
Leicester City vs Liverpool Prediction
Leicester City 1-2 Liverpool
Despite Leicester’s need for points, Liverpool’s superior form and strong record against the Foxes suggest they will secure a narrow victory.
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