Liverpool vs Leicester prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 26, 2024
Dillan George
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On Thursday, December 26, in the 18th round of the English Premier League, Liverpool will host Leicester. The match kicks off at 21:00 CET. Here's an analysis and prediction regarding goals in this match.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- Liverpool has suffered only one defeat across all competitions this season.
- Leicester has conceded nine goals in their last three matches.
- Liverpool’s attack is the second-best in the Premier League this season with 37 goals.
- Mohamed Salah leads the Premier League scoring chart with 15 goals.
- Liverpool has won their last four matches against Leicester in a row.
Match preview
The world is marveling at Liverpool’s incredible season under Arne Slot. Back in August, few expected the Reds to perform so well after Jürgen Klopp’s departure. Liverpool currently sits confidently at the top of the Premier League table with 39 points from 16 matches. They are four points ahead of Chelsea and have a game in hand against Everton.
In their last Premier League outing, Liverpool produced a thrilling performance, defeating Tottenham 6–3. Throughout the match, Reds fans had little doubt about the outcome, as their team led 5–1 before allowing Spurs to close the gap slightly. Prior to that, Liverpool drew 2–2 with Fulham and 3–3 with Newcastle.
Liverpool also dominates the Champions League, being the only team to have won all six of their opening group-stage matches.
Leicester, on the other hand, won the Championship last season and is now battling to avoid relegation in the Premier League. For now, that is the limit of their ambitions.
With 14 points, Leicester sits in 17th place, just two points above the relegation zone. During the season, the Foxes sacked Steve Cooper and appointed legendary Dutch manager Ruud van Nistelrooy. In his debut match, Leicester defeated West Ham 3–1, followed by a 2–2 draw against Brighton. However, crushing defeats to Newcastle (0–4) and a struggling Wolverhampton (0–3) followed.
Probable line-ups
- Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Jones, Jota; Núñez
- Leicester: Ward; Okoili, Coady, Faes; Justin, Winks, Soumaré, Kristiansen; Buonanotte, El Hannouss; Daka
Prediction for Liverpool vs Leicester
Liverpool is the clear favorite in this match. However, the defense under Arne Slot has shown vulnerabilities recently. My prediction: both teams will score.
