Match Pack: Liverpool FC vs Leicester City FC
Leicester City and Liverpool are set to face each other on 15th May 2023 in the Premier League. In their previous meetings, Liverpool has had an upper hand with 11 wins while Leicester City has only won 5 matches out of 19. However, Leicester City has been in decent form lately, scoring 9 goals in the last 5 fixtures and remaining unbeaten in the last 2 home games.
A stunner from Philipe Coutinho at the King Power 🎯#LEILIV pic.twitter.com/BfkzyJDFiT
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 14, 2023
On the other hand, Liverpool has been performing well overall, winning 5 of their last 5 games and scoring 11 goals in the last 5 fixtures. Both teams have been scoring in their recent matches and it’s likely that we will see goals from both sides in this fixture. Looking at the statistics, BTTS is expected to land and there could be more than 2 goals scored in the game. We predict a draw with a scoreline of 2-2.
A truly special performance from the Reds against Leicester in 2019 🤩@SCJohnson | #LEILIV pic.twitter.com/Dck7WDDV52
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 14, 2023
Key Insights:
– Leicester City has picked up 5 points from the last 5 games, both home and away with 1 point per game on average.
– BTTS has landed in 5 of the last 5 games played by Leicester City.
– Leicester City has scored 9 times in the last 5 fixtures.
– Leicester City is unbeaten in the last 2 home games.
– In the last 5 games for Leicester City, there have been 2 or more goals scored in each game.
– Leicester City has conceded in the last 5 games.
– Leicester City has seen BTTS landing in 57% of all matches played this season.
– Liverpool have picked up 15 points from the last 5 games, both home and away with 3 points per game on average.
– BTTS has landed in 3 of the last 5 games played by Liverpool.
– Liverpool has scored 11 times in the last 5 fixtures.
– Liverpool is unbeaten in the last 8 games.
– Liverpool is unbeaten in the last 5 games against Leicester City, having won 5 and drawn 0.
– Liverpool has seen BTTS landing in 51% of all matches played this season.
– Leicester City and Liverpool have met 19 times in the last several seasons.
– Out of 19 previous meetings, Liverpool has won 11 matches while Leicester City won 5.
– Leicester City won the last meeting 3-1.
– Previous matches between Leicester City and Liverpool have averaged 3.21 goals while BTTS has happened 63% of the time.
– Leicester City has averaged 0.94 Points Per Game at home matches this season in the Premier League.
– Liverpool has averaged 1.12 Points Per Game at away matches this season in the Premier League.
Enjoy this @TrentAA display in #LEILIV all over again 🔥
Two assists, a goal, a clean sheet and a Player of the Match award 👏 pic.twitter.com/CDS0egsAWd
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 14, 2023
Match Forecast:
– The game is likely to be high-scoring due to the attacking strengths of both teams.
– Liverpool will look to exploit Leicester’s weaknesses in defending against attacks down the wings and through ball attacks.
– Leicester’s ability to come back from losing positions will make them a dangerous opponent and they may use their strengths in shooting from direct free kicks and creating long shot opportunities.
– Liverpool’s strong defending set pieces and ability to create scoring chances are likely to be important factors in the game.
– Both teams may play the offside trap, which could lead to some close calls and controversial decisions.
Matchday loading 🔋 pic.twitter.com/mCl7KD4P2H
— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 13, 2023
Liverpool are expected to score from a through ball, a fast break, and a setpiece. They are also expected to create many scoring chances and control the game in the opposition’s half. On the other hand, both Liverpool and Leicester are likely to stray offside often.
Classic goals against Liverpool 📽️
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— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 14, 2023
Match Facts:
– When Leicester City is playing at home against Liverpool FC, the most common result is 2-0, which has happened in 3 matches.
– The most common result of matches between Leicester City and Liverpool FC is 1-2, which has happened in 7 matches.
– In the last 17 meetings with Leicester City playing at home, Leicester City has won 7 times, there have been 3 draws while Liverpool FC has won 7 times. The goal difference is 25-22 in favor of Liverpool FC.
– During the last 36 meetings between the two teams, Leicester City has won 10 times, there have been 7 draws while Liverpool FC has won 19 times. The goal difference is 57-40 in favor of Liverpool FC.
– Last season, the score between the two teams was 1-0 when Leicester City played at home, and 2-0 when Liverpool FC played at home.
– Liverpool FC has won 6 consecutive matches in the Premier League.
– Leicester City scores 29% of their goals between the minutes 31-45, which is the highest percentage in the league. Liverpool FC scores 22% of their goals between the same minutes.
– Liverpool FC has a winning streak of 6 matches and has not lost in their last 8 games.
– Leicester City has failed to score in 7 of their 17 home matches in the Premier League this season. On the other hand, Liverpool FC has failed to score in 7 of their 17 away matches in the Premier League this season.
– Harvey Barnes is Leicester City’s top scorer with 12 goals, while Mohamed Salah has scored 19 times for Liverpool FC.
– James Maddison has assisted the most goals (9) for Leicester City whereas Trent Alexander-Arnold has assisted the most goals (9) for Liverpool FC.
– James Maddison has collected more yellow cards (10) than any other player at Leicester City while Fabinho has collected 10 yellow cards for Liverpool FC.
– Last year, Leicester City were at the 9th position with 46 points, while, this year, they are at the 18th position with 30 points.
– Leicester City has conceded a goal in each of their last 16 matches but has managed to score at least one goal in their last 5 consecutive matches. Similarly, Liverpool FC has scored at least one goal in their last 7 consecutive matches.
– Leicester City has won 28% of halftimes, whereas, Liverpool FC has won 33% of halftimes in their matches.
– Liverpool FC won the last meeting between the two teams by 1 goal.
– When Leicester City is leading 1-0 at home, they win in 62% of their matches, whereas, when Liverpool FC is leading by 0-1 away, they win in 77% of their matches. However, when Leicester City is down 0-1 at home, they win only 15% of their matches, whereas, when Liverpool FC is down 1-0 away, they win 18% of their matches.
– On average, Leicester City scores 1.6 goals against Liverpool FC, and Liverpool FC scores 1.6 goals against Leicester City.
– The average number of goals in meetings between the two teams is 3.2, whereas the average number of goals in the first half in these meetings is 1.6.
– Leicester City scores an average of 1.41 goals when playing at home, whereas Liverpool FC scores an average of 1.57 goals when playing away.
Matchday minus one 💪 pic.twitter.com/mehu7zMV4D
— Leicester City (@LCFC) May 14, 2023