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On the matchday 19th of the Premier League, Leicester City will host Manchester City on Sunday at the King Power Stadium. In the last 6 fixtures between the two teams, Manchester City stands tall with 5 wins and the Foxes have managed to score a single win.
Leicester City is currently at the 18th spot in the Premier League point table with 3 wins and 10 losses. They are coming home after witnessing an unfortunate loss against Liverpool at Anfield by 3-1. With possession of 31% in the game, Leicester City scored once in the 1st half. They conceded once in the first half and twice in the 2nd half.
Manchester City is currently at the 7th spot in the Premier League point table with 8 wins and 6 losses. They played against Everton at home in the previous game and that ended up in a draw with both teams scoring once. The Citizens scored in the first half but also conceded a goal in the same half.
Both teams have weak defence and hence we can expect goals from both ends. When it comes to attack, Manchester City has scored an average of 1.67 goals in every game and the Foxes carry an average of 1.22 goals.
The betting tip is...
Total Goals Over 3.25.
78 %
22 %
The Foxes have entered the relegation zone after the loss against Liverpool in the previous game. It is not a good sign and their current position will also impact the teamβs morale. Overall, Leicester City has recorded an average possession of 45% and they have managed to win just 17% of the games this year. They have taken an average of 7.94 shots in every game out of which 15% of the shots have seen conversion.
Their forward has not been in good shape. Leicester City has scored an average of 1.22 goals in every game. Jamie Vardy is their top scorer with 6 goals and 3 assists on his name.
The primary reason for their consistent losses is their weak defence. They have conceded an average of 2.22 goals in every game while winning a single clean sheet in the last 18 fixtures.
Ricardo Pereira (thigh), Wilfred Ndidi (thigh) and Abdul Fatawu (knee) remain sidelined because of their respective injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Ward, Justin, Vestergaard, Coady, Kristiansen, Soumare, Skipp, McAteer, Buonanotte, El Khannouss; Vardy
The Citizens have not won a single game in the last 5 fixtures and they are consistently failing to perform at their best. Manchester City has suddenly gone out of form and they are now in a vulnerable position. Overall, Manchester City has recorded an average possession of 63% and they have managed to win 44% of the games this year. They have taken an average of 13.67 shots in every game out of which 12% of the shots have seen conversion.
In recent times, Manchester Cityβs attack has shown major struggles. They have scored an average of 1.67 goals in every game and Erling Haaland is their top-scorer with 13 goals on his name.
Since the start of the new season, Manchester City had a weak defence. They have conceded an average of 1.44 goals in every game while winning just 3 clean sheets in the last 18 fixtures.
Rodri (ACL), Oscar Bobb (leg) and Nathan Ake (thigh) are out of action because of their respective injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Ortega, Walker, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol, De Bruyne, Kovacic, Silva, Foden, Doku; Haaland
Both clubs are going through a tough time in their way and they both need a win. Leicester City has a weak defence that wonβt be able to stop the ferocious attack of the Citizens in any situation.
Manchester City will be expected to dominate the game by taking multiple shots and scoring goals on multiple occasions. We predict a win for Manchester City on Saturday.
