Leicester City and Liverpool, teams on opposite ends of the Premier League table, are set to clash in a crucial game this Sunday. For Liverpool, a victory would bolster their title aspirations, while Leicester City faces potential relegation if they lose.
Liverpool boasts a strong record of 23 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses, and they have been victorious in five of their last six games, most recently defeating West Ham 2-1. In contrast, Leicester City is struggling, having gone winless in their last eight matches (0 draws, 8 losses). Their last win was on January 26th against Tottenham Hotspur (2-1).
The match will kick off at 11:30 AM ET at King Power Stadium in Leicester, England. Bookmakers have Liverpool as heavy favorites at -470, while Leicester City are significant underdogs at +1200. A draw is priced at +600, and the over/under for total goals is set at 2.5.
Key Player: Mohamed Salah
Liverpool`s attack is spearheaded by Mohamed Salah, a dominant force in the Premier League. In 32 appearances this season, Salah has an impressive tally of 27 goals and 18 assists from 105 shots, with 52 hitting the target. He provided an assist in their recent win against West Ham and scored against Leicester City in their previous encounter in December.
Salah, 32, has been a vital player for Liverpool since joining in 2017, scoring 182 goals in 282 league games over eight seasons. Across all competitions for the club, he has scored 243 goals in 395 appearances.
According to reports, Liverpool dominated their previous match against Leicester City with 69% possession and numerous shots on goal. This performance should give the Liverpool squad confidence heading into this weekend`s match in Leicester.
Prediction: Liverpool to Win Without Conceding
Liverpool has a strong recent record against Leicester City, winning five of their head-to-head matches since December 2022, with two of those wins being clean sheets. Liverpool`s attacking prowess is evident in their 74 goals this season, while Leicester City has only managed 27. Liverpool`s goal difference is a significant +43, compared to Leicester City`s -45. On average, Liverpool scores 2.3 goals per game, while Leicester City scores 0.8 goals per game in the Premier League.
Leicester City is currently on an eight-game home losing streak, making them considerable underdogs in this fixture. Liverpool has maintained a clean sheet in seven of their 16 away games this season. Therefore, a compelling bet is on Liverpool winning to nil.
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Adrian Whitmore