Manchester City and Leicester City lock horns on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the King Power Stadium, with both teams desperately seeking to reverse their poor form. While Manchester City aim to reclaim their winning ways after a dismal run, Leicester are fighting to escape the relegation zone, making this clash a must-watch encounter.
Leicester City vs Manchester City Prediction
It will be a battle of two struggling sides when Leicester City host Premier League champions Manchester City. Both teams find themselves in uncharacteristic positions, with Leicester battling relegation and City languishing outside the European qualification spots.
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Leicester enter the game off the back of a 3-1 Boxing Day defeat to league leaders Liverpool. Despite taking the lead through Ghanaian striker Jordan Ayew, the Foxes were undone by goals from Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones, and Mohamed Salah.
Leicester sit 18th in the league table with just 14 points from 18 matches and have failed to win any of their last four games.
Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are enduring their worst form in years. The Cityzens are in 7th place with 28 points from 18 matches, trailing league leaders Liverpool by a massive 14 points. Injuries to key players like Rodri, Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, and John Stones have plagued City, who have managed just one win in their last 13 games across all competitions.
Our Prediction for Leicester City vs Manchester City
This matchup pits two out-of-form sides desperate for points. Leicester’s defensive frailty and City’s superior quality could tilt the balance in favor of Guardiola’s men.
Prediction: Manchester City to win (odds: 1.36 at 1xBet).
For those seeking higher odds, betting on Over 3.5 goals (odds: 2.00 at 1xBet) is a worthwhile option. Both teams are vulnerable at the back, making goals highly likely.
Leicester City Recent Form Analysis
Leicester have struggled recently, winning just one of their last five games while losing three and drawing one. Their last three games have all ended in defeat, with the Foxes conceding 10 goals and scoring just once during this stretch.
- Last Five Games: 1 win, 1 draw, 3 losses.
- Latest Result: Liverpool 3-1 Leicester.
Manchester City Recent Form Analysis
Manchester City are enduring their worst slump under Pep Guardiola, winning just once in their last 13 games. In their last five matches, City have drawn twice and lost three times, scoring five goals and conceding nine.
- Last Five Games: 2 draws, 3 losses.
- Latest Result: Manchester City 1-1 Everton.
Player to Watch: Jordan Ayew
The Ghanaian forward has been a bright spot in Leicester’s dismal campaign, with five league goals to his name—just one behind captain Jamie Vardy. Ayew found the net against Liverpool and will be key to Leicester’s attacking plans against Manchester City.
Best Odds and Betting Tips
- Manchester City to Win: 1.36 at 1xBet.
- Over 3.5 Goals: 2.00 at 1xBet.
