In an upcoming Premier League match, Leicester City and Liverpool will face off. This game is crucial for both teams, who are at opposite ends of the league table. Liverpool is vying for the Premier League title, while Leicester City is trying to avoid being relegated to a lower league. A loss for Leicester City in this match would confirm their relegation.
Liverpool has been in strong form recently, winning five of their last six games, including a 2-1 victory over West Ham in their most recent match. On the other hand, Leicester City has struggled significantly, failing to win in their last eight matches, with seven losses and one draw. Their last victory was on January 26th against Tottenham Hotspur, which they won 2-1.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 11:30 a.m. ET and will be held at King Power Stadium in Leicester, England. Bookmakers have Liverpool as strong favorites for the game.
Key Player: Mohamed Salah
Liverpool`s attack is spearheaded by Mohamed Salah, a highly influential player in the Premier League. This season, in 32 appearances, he has scored 27 goals and provided 18 assists from 105 shots, with 52 of them hitting the target. In their recent win against West Ham, Salah contributed with an assist. He also scored against Leicester City in their previous encounter in December.
Salah, aged 32, has been a vital part of Liverpool since he joined in 2017. He has an impressive record of 182 goals in 282 league games for Liverpool and a total of 243 goals in 395 appearances for the club across all competitions.
According to a sports analyst, Liverpool dominated their previous game against Leicester City with 69% possession of the ball and a high number of shots. This performance should give Liverpool confidence as they prepare for this upcoming match in Leicester.
Match Prediction
Liverpool has had a dominant record against Leicester City since December 2022, winning five matches, including two where they prevented Leicester from scoring. This season, Liverpool has scored 74 goals, while Leicester City has only managed 27. The goal difference further highlights this contrast, with Liverpool at plus-43 and Leicester City at minus-45. Liverpool averages 2.3 goals per game in the Premier League this season, compared to Leicester City`s average of 0.8 goals per game.
The analyst also noted that Leicester City is currently on an eight-match losing streak at home, making them significant underdogs for this game. Liverpool has maintained a clean sheet in seven of their 16 away games this season, suggesting that a likely outcome could be Liverpool winning without conceding any goals.
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