Premier League: Liverpool vs. Leicester: Prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

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Premier League: Liverpool vs. Leicester: Prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

Kolawole Babatunde 08:51 - 24.12.2024

The Premier League leaders take on Wilfred Ndidi’s Leicester, hoping to record another big victory to sustain their title pursuit. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.

Anfield braces itself for another Liverpool masterclass as they host a beleaguered Leicester City on Boxing Day. 

Arne Slot's side, a juggernaut in the making, have conquered all before them this season, losing just once across all competitions.

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Luis Diaz scores for Liverpool (Photo Credit: PL)

The recent 6-3 demolition of Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was a spectacle of attacking prowess, a chaotic yet breathtaking display of Liverpool's ruthless efficiency.

Now, a wounded Leicester, their defence shattered by heavy defeats to Newcastle and Wolves, arrive at Anfield with a gaping wound. Their league-worst defensive record offers little hope against this Liverpool juggernaut. 

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Liverpool vs. Leicester Head to Head

The Reds are unbeaten in their last 12 PL home games against Leicester (10W, 2D), since losing three between 1997 and 2000.

Meanwhile, the Foxes have won just two of their last 12 PL meetings against Liverpool (1D, 9L). 

The current league leaders also have the longest current winning run on Boxing Day among all teams in the English top four divisions, winning their last seven games on the day. 

Liverpool vs. Leicester Team News and Possible Lineups 

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Curtis Jones and Arne Slot

With this potentially the most manageable of their festive fixtures, Slot may choose to rotate his squad to preserve freshness. 

Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota, impactful substitutes against Spurs, are likely vying for starting roles.

Curtis Jones could also feature in midfield, while Kostas Tsimikas provides a viable alternative to Andy Robertson at left-back.   

Leicester, grappling with a leaky defence, are facing a critical decision in goal. 

Danny Ward's recent performances have been underwhelming, prompting consideration for a change. 

Jakub Stolarczyk's return to training presents an option, though Mads Hermansen remains sidelined with a groin injury.

Liverpool vs. Leicester preview
Wilfred Ndidi in action for Leicester City against West Ham United. (Photo Credit: Ndidi/Intagram)

Liverpool Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Alisson (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Diaz, Gakpo

Leicester Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Ward (GK); Justin, Coady, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Skipp, Soumare; Ayew, El Khannous, Mavididi; Vardy

Liverpool vs. Leicester Predictions & Betting Tips

Liverpool, brimming with confidence and boasting a potent attack, are strong favourites against a struggling Leicester side. 

The Reds are likely to dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities. Expect a comfortable home victory for Liverpool, with their attacking firepower proving too much for the fragile Leicester defence.

Liverpool win and over 2.5 goals

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Liverpool over 5.5 shots on target

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