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Leicester vs Manchester City: Prediction and Betting Odds 3.00
Leicester are approaching the upcoming match on a three-game losing streak. Manchester City have not won in five games in a row, the Citizens' crisis has clearly dragged on, and they have already left the European Cup zone. Will Josep Guardiola team be able to break their losing streak on December 29? - the answer is in our forecast. The site star experts Dmitry Gradilenko and Roman Pavlyuchenko also share their bets on the game
Command Analysis
Leicester City
EnglandCurrent form
The arrival of Ruud van Nistelrooy as head coach did not help Leicester to stabilize their game and results. Yes, there were good matches against West Ham (3:1) and Brighton (2:2), but they failed to build on their success. In their last three matches, the Foxes suffered defeats against opponents of different classes, scoring only one goal in the confrontation with Liverpool (1:3). The team suffered “dry” defeats against Newcastle (0:4) and Wolverhampton (0:3).
As a result, https://www.lcfc.com/pages/en/home target=_blank rel=noopener>Leicester recent failures have been fully exploited by their competitors, primarily Wolverhampton. The Foxes are approaching the start of the 19th round with 14 points in 18th place in the relegation zone. However, the gap from the saving 17th place, where the Wolves are located, is only one point.
Leicester have noticeable problems with creating dangerous moments at the opponents' goal. Most often, they manage to score only due to mistakes by their opponents, and Vardy occasionally manages to demonstrate high individual skill. However, the overall picture in attack is very sad, this is especially evident in matches with the giants.
Disqualifications and injuries
Fatawu, Ndidi and Pereira will not play today due to injuries. Vardy and Hermansen are in doubt. Ayew will serve a suspension.
Interesting trends for betting
- Leicester have committed fewer fouls than their opponents in three of their last four matches
- Leicester have just one win in their last 10 Premier League matches
- There have been goals exchanged in 15 of Leicester last 19 Premier League games
- At least four goals have been scored in five of the team last six Premier League matches
Probable line-up: Stolarczyk - Justin, Coady, Vestergaard, Christensen - Winks, Sumaré - Buonanotte, El Hannous, Mavididi - Daka.
Manchester City
EnglandCurrent form
In the last round, Manchester City played Everton at home and again failed to win (1:1). The Citizens opened the scoring in the first half, but allowed the opponent to equalize before the break. In the second half, Haaland missed a penalty, there was a total advantage in possession, but they failed to score.
As a result, Guardiola team has not won in the fourth match in a row (two draws and two defeats). The tournament position is getting worse with each round, the "citizens" have left the European Cup zone and are approaching the start of the 19th round in seventh position in the table, one point behind sixth-placed Bournemouth. The distance to the top 4 is a solid six points.
Manchester City have an away game ahead. The team has won only three away games in nine matches since the start of the season, which cannot please fans. Moreover, in the five previous away games in the Premier League, the Citizens suffered four defeats, and only managed to score one point against Crystal Palace (2:2).
Disqualifications and injuries
Bobb, Dias, Rodri and Nunez are all out with injuries, while Stones, Ederson, Grealish and Walker are questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- Manchester City have drawn in the first half in three of their last five matches
- Manchester City have won just one of their last nine Premier League games
- Seven of the previous eight away Premier League games involving the Citizens have featured an exchange of goals
Probable line-up: Ortega - Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Guardiol - Kovacic - Silva, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Doku - Haaland.
Trends
Leicester Total Yellow Cards Under 2.5 Bet
Leicester have not received more than two yellow cards in their last six home Premier League meetings
1.72Manchester City to score in the second half
In three of the last four head-to-head encounters, Manchester City have scored goals in the second 45 minutes
1.41Bet Exact score 1:3
Manchester City have won two of their last nine head-to-head encounters by that score
7.50Bet : Manchester City to win on corners with handicap (-3.5)
In six of the last eight head-to-head meetings at Leicester field in the Premier League, this bet has paid off
1.57Bet Goals in both halves – yes
There have been goals in each half in three of Manchester City last five matches
1.44Tip and bets
Leicester have suffered defeats in three matches in a row, scoring only one goal, and creating practically nothing in attack. With such a game, it will be difficult to count on anything even in a confrontation with the crisis-ridden Citizens. Of course, against the backdrop of numerous failures, it is difficult to believe in Manchester City when choosing bets, but today they clearly have a convenient opponent who can significantly ease the task of collecting three points. The series of failures for Josep Guardiola charges has clearly dragged on, there is no better moment than to secure the long-awaited victory.
Our prediction is Manchester City to win with an Asian handicap (-1.5) at odds of 1.87
Bet on total
Leicester have been having some serious problems creating scoring chances in front of their opponents' goal, and have failed to score against either Newcastle or Wolverhampton in their last matches. We wouldn't be surprised if the Foxes were to remain goalless today either.
The second bet is Leicester individual total goals under one with odds of 1.64
Bet on the first half
It is unlikely that the current Manchester City is ready to immediately indicate its advantage. In three of the last five matches, the Citizens played a draw in the first half, which we do not exclude today.
Forecast - draw in the first half with odds of 3.00
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