Leicester vs Liverpool Prediction 20 April 2025
🔊 Will Liverpool clinch the Premier League title after Matchday 33? To achieve this, they need to secure a win at the King Power Stadium and hope Arsenal slip up, which seems unlikely. Therefore, the title celebration might have to wait another week. Meanwhile, Leicester face the prospect of losing their Premier League status with a defeat. However, few hold serious belief in the team's chances. In this matchup, the favorite is clear, but we'll explore different scenarios to make an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of the official head-to-head encounters between Leicester and Liverpool:
- 36 matches played;
- home wins - 10, away wins - 20, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 40 for the hosts, 60 for the visitors;
- average first-half total - 1.19, second-half - 1.58;
- average total goals per match - 2.78.
The last game took place on 26 December 2024 at Liverpool's ground and ended with a score of 3-1.
Head-to-head statistics Leicester - Liverpool
Leicester City Team Overview
🦊 Leicester approached the last round on the back of an eight-game losing streak without scoring. It was only a matter of time before they were underestimated by an opponent. That happened last weekend. The Foxes not only found the back of the net but also managed to take points off Brighton in a 2-2 draw. Brighton created enough chances to win, but their finishing let them down. Leicester conceded twice, both from penalties. However, this doesn’t guarantee they won't face another scoreless game in the next round, especially since they haven't scored at home since December. Their goalless streak at King Power Stadium now extends to eight matches. The last time they scored there was also against Brighton.
📣 Leicester's head coach Ruud van Nistelrooy expressed relief at breaking the losing streak: “I was frustrated with how the matches were going and the lack of goals because I care… I want to get the best out of the players and don’t want the season to end in defeats and negativity… Today the players turned things around, and we all have a responsibility to keep this momentum going.”
❌ The Leicester manager stated that there are no new injuries in the squad. Additionally, Wout Faes and Jeremy Manga have returned to action. However, Fatawu and Souttar remain unavailable, and Winks is suspended by the coach’s decision.
Match Results: Leicester City
Liverpool Team Overview
🔴 The Premier League title isn't slipping away from Liverpool. However, the season's end hasn't quite matched the fans' expectations. A defeat in the League Cup final and an early exit from the Champions League weren't part of the Reds' plans. As a result, the team has experienced a psychological dip. They narrowly defeated Everton (1-0) and West Ham (2-1), and even lost to Fulham (2-3). Yet, the key takeaway is that they've managed to extend contracts with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk. The veterans will stay at Anfield for another two seasons with the same salary, which is currently seen as a success for the club.
📣 Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot shared his thoughts on the possibility of an early championship: "I'm not thinking about that at all. My focus is on Leicester and our team. On how we can become stronger and where we can improve."
❌ Trent Alexander-Arnold has returned to training, but his participation in the upcoming match is uncertain. Joe Gomez remains on the injured list. It's unlikely that Darwin Nunez will play in the upcoming match as he is unwell.
Match Results: Liverpool
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 36;
- Home wins - 10, Away wins - 20, Draws - 6.
Statistics: Leicester vs Liverpool
- Matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- Wins: 4 vs 23;
- Win percentage: 13% vs 72%;
- Losses: 22 vs 2;
- Draws: 6 vs 7.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 0 vs 6;
- Losses: 9 vs 3;
- Draws: 1 vs 1.
- Leicester have lost 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Leicester have lost 8 of their last 9 Premier League matches.
- Leicester have suffered six consecutive home defeats.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The current home team averages - 1.11 goals, the visitors - 1.67 goals;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.78;
- Both teams scored: overall - 19 times; at the home team's ground - 7 times.
Statistics: Leicester vs Liverpool
- Average total in the tournament: 3.09 vs 3.28;
- Average goals scored: 0.84 vs 2.31;
- Average first-half total: 0.25 vs 1.03;
- Average second-half total: 0.59 vs 1.28;
- Leicester's average home total in the tournament - 0.69;
- Liverpool's average away total in the tournament - 2.5;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.3 (home - 0) vs 1.6 (away - 1.6).
- Liverpool have scored less than 3.5 goals in their last 10 Premier League matches.
Corners Prediction
Leicester: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.84; at home - 4.31;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.4; at home - 6.5.
Liverpool: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6.5, away - 6.69;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.6; away - 4.6.
- Leicester have delivered more than 2.5 corners at home in 10 of their last 11 matches.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.72 (0.86 for the home team and 0.86 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 1.59 (0.71 for the home team and 0.88 for the visitors).
Leicester: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.13; at home - 2.13;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.9; at home - 2.5.
Liverpool: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.56, away - 1.63;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 0.7; away - 0.4.
- Total under 3.5 yellow cards has occurred in Liverpool's last five away matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 36;
- Both teams have scored overall - 19 times;
- At the home ground - 7 times.
Statistics: Leicester vs Liverpool
- Matches played in the tournament: 32 vs 32;
- Matches this season where both teams scored (BTTS): 17 vs 18;
- Leicester's BTTS at home - 7 (44%);
- Liverpool's BTTS away - 9 (56%).
Last 10 Matches:
- BTTS matches: 2 vs 5;
- Leicester's BTTS at home - 0 (0%);
- Liverpool's BTTS away - 3 (60%).
Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of the teams, Liverpool appear well-positioned to secure a convincing win against a weakened opponent. Given the recent performance stats of the visitors and the low scoring rate of the home side, betting on Leicester's individual total under 0.5 goals seems the most reasonable choice for this match-Leicester rarely find the net even once in Premier League games.
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Betting Tips: Leicester City - Liverpool
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