Team analysis: Leicester
Leicester come into this match with a lot of pressure as they are currently in the relegation zone. With only one win in the last six Premier League games, the “Foxes” are showing serious inefficiency both in attack and defense. Defensively, they are in huge trouble – with as many as 40 goals conceded in 18 games, they share the infamous title of the most leaky defense in the league with Wolves. The form in the last four games where they conceded 12 goals is especially worrying.
In the last visit to Liverpool, Leicester managed to keep the tie at half-time thanks to an early lead, but did not hold on in the rest. Lack of concentration in key moments and frequent defensive uncertainty cost them points.
In terms of attack, Jamie Vardy, although in his late playing years, remains the key man. However, due to the injury, it is not certain whether he will play. His absence would be a huge blow for Leicester, especially as he has been a nightmare for Manchester City’s defense in the past. In the event that Vardy does not feature, Patson Daka will be the mainstay in attack, but he has yet to show that he can take the lead.
Team analysis: Manchester City
Manchester City is going through one of the worst seasons in the Pep Guardiola era. With just one win in their last 13 games in all competitions, “Citizens” seem unrecognizable. The lack of continuity in results has led them to 7th place in the table, which is completely unknown territory for them. With 14 points adrift of leaders Liverpool and additional problems with injuries to key players such as Rodrigo and Ruben Dias, City are struggling with both mental and physical exhaustion.
Erling Haaland, who was unstoppable last season, seems less effective now, partly due to poor midfield support, but also missed opportunities. The recent penalty he missed against Everton was emblematic of the current insecurity in the team.
However, City’s quality should not be underestimated. Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden are players capable of turning the tide of a game at any moment. Defensively, the return of Nathan Ake gives stability to the back line, while youngster Rizzo Lewis shows solid potential.
Betting suggestion: 0-3 goals in the match
Although Manchester City are favorites going into this match, their current slump in league form, along with defensive issues, could affect the goal tally. City are known for scoring a lot of goals, but they have also struggled with efficiency of late, especially away from home. Leicester, on the other hand, have a very poor defensive record but still struggle to maintain control in games against big teams.
Although City are able to score a few goals, given that Leicester will not be fully offensive, it is likely that the game will not go to a lot of goals. Also, Manchester City could decide to play controlled and not over attack, considering the need to improve the defense and avoid another defeat.
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