Manchester City heads into this crucial clash against Leicester City in desperate need of a win to bounce back from a poor run of form. Pep Guardiola’s men are battling injuries and inconsistent performances, sitting seventh in the league after a string of disappointing results. Leicester City, on the other hand, has also struggled, with only one win in their last 11 matches.
Despite recent setbacks, City has dominated Leicester in recent head-to-head encounters, winning the last five league meetings and scoring 10 goals in the last three. However, Leicester will look to exploit City’s vulnerabilities and pull off a crucial upset.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Leicester City vs Manchester City
- Competition: English Premier League
- Date: December 29, 2024
- Kick-Off Time (Nepal): 8:15 PM
- Venue: King Power Stadium, Leicester, United Kingdom
Team News
Leicester City:
- Unavailable: Jordan Ayew (suspension), Wout Faes (injury)
- Doubtful: Jamie Vardy (minor knock)
- Key Player to Watch: James Maddison, who remains Leicester’s creative spark in midfield.
Manchester City:
- Unavailable: Rodri, Ruben Dias, John Stones, Ederson, Kyle Walker, Jack Grealish, Matheus Nunes (injuries)
- Key Player to Watch: Erling Haaland, who will aim to rediscover his goal-scoring form despite recent struggles.
Head-to-Head Stats:
- Total Matches: 127
- Manchester City won: 64
- Leicester City Wins: 32
- Last Meeting: Manchester City 2-0 Leicester City
Manchester City has an excellent record against Leicester in recent years. Leicester’s last league victory over City was a memorable 5-2 win in the 2020-21 season.
Prediction:
Despite their recent struggles, Manchester City remains the favorite due to their superior squad depth and recent dominance over Leicester. However, the Foxes could capitalize on City’s injury woes and pull off a surprise.
Predicted Score: Leicester City 1-2 Manchester City
