An intriguing Premier League clash is on the horizon as Leicester City and Liverpool, teams at contrasting ends of the table, prepare to face off. For Liverpool, this match is crucial in their pursuit of the league title, while Leicester City is battling to avoid relegation and could face the drop with a defeat.
Liverpool enters the game in strong form, having secured victory in five of their last six matches, most recently overcoming West Ham 2-1. Leicester City`s situation is starkly different; they are currently on an eight-match winless streak, their last victory dating back to January 26th against Tottenham Hotspur (2-1).
The match is scheduled for an 11:30 a.m. ET kickoff at King Power Stadium in Leicester, England. Bookmakers currently favor Liverpool heavily for this encounter.
Key Player to Watch: Mohamed Salah
Liverpool`s attack is spearheaded by Mohamed Salah, a standout player in the Premier League. This season, Salah has an impressive record of 27 goals and 18 assists in 32 appearances, demonstrating his consistent threat in front of goal. He contributed an assist in their recent win against West Ham and scored against Leicester City in their previous meeting in December.
Salah has been a vital asset for Liverpool since joining in 2017, amassing 182 goals in 282 league games for the club over eight seasons, and a total of 243 goals in 395 appearances across all competitions.
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 as they prepare for this upcoming match in Leicester.
Match Prediction
Liverpool has consistently outperformed Leicester City in recent head-to-head encounters, winning five matches since December 2022, including two clean sheet victories. Liverpool`s attacking prowess is evident in their 74 goals scored this season, significantly outnumbering Leicester City`s 27 goals. The goal difference further highlights this disparity, with Liverpool at +43 and Leicester City at -45. On average, Liverpool scores 2.3 goals per game in the Premier League, while Leicester City averages just 0.8 goals.
Leicester City`s current form at home is concerning, having lost their last eight home matches, making them significant underdogs for this game. Liverpool`s solid defense, with clean sheets in seven of their 16 away games this season, suggests a strong possibility of them winning this match without conceding a goal.
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