Liverpool vs Leicester City Lineups, Preview, Prediction and Team News | Premier League, December 26, 2024

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• Tournament: Premier League
• Date: Thursday, Dec 26
• Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Anfield, England

Leicester City will travel to Liverpool for their 18th game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Anfield. The Reds will aim to continue with their attacking prowess and maintain their top spot in the table.

Hosts Liverpool have been in stellar form this season and have made an unbeaten run in the Champions League winning all their six group games. They have been sitting at the top of both the Premier League and Champions League tables and are now 21 games without defeat in all competitions.

Meanwhile, Leicester City would want to avoid their third defeat in a row but are not expected to come out on top as narrow winners against the league leaders. The Foxes have struggled on their travels and find themselves embroiled in a relegation battle.

Liverpool Team News

The Reds would also be without the services of Conor Bradley (hamstring) and Ibrahima Konate (knee) in this home tie. Kostas Tsimikas who is back from an ankle problem is expected to be given the nod ahead of Andy Robertson.

Leicester City Team News

As for the visiting side, they will be without Mads Hermansen and key midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is still short of fitness. Odsonne Edouard remains doubtful whereas Facundo Buonanotte is expected to earn his place on the bench.

Liverpool vs Leicester City Predicted Lineups

Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Alisson

Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Tsimikas

Midfielders: Mac Allister, Gravenberch

Forwards: Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota

Leicester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Ward

Defenders: Justin, Vestergaard, Coady, Kristiansen

Midfielders: Soumare, Skipp

Forwards: McAteer, Buonanotte, El Khannouss; Vardy

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Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 122 times in the past, with Liverpool winning 56 of those games. Leicester City have won only 41 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 25 games ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Liverpool vs Leicester City

Mo Salah (Liverpool)

The Egyptian forward has continued his spectacular form in the 2024/25 campaign and has bagged 18 goals and 15 assists in 24 appearances across all competitions. Salah scored a brace in Liverpool’s thumping 6-3 win over Tottenham.

Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy remains the most trusted personnel in front of goal and the veteran has bagged six goals and three assists in 16 Premier League appearances this season.

Liverpool vs Leicester City Prediction

Liverpool have made an emphatic start to the season and are high-flying in all competitions this year. The Reds have settled quite well under Arne Slot’s leadership and are leading the Premier League table with four points. They are coming off a remarkable 6-3 win over Tottenham Hostpur in the weekend clash and have won all their last four games against the Foxes in all competitions.

As for Leicester City, they have made a poor start to the Premier League campaign and are sitting just two points above the relegation zone. Since the arrival of Van Nistelrooy in November, Leicester have climbed out of the drop zone but suffered a rude awakening at home last weekend, losing 3-0 to Wolves. The Foxes would be hoping to prevent a third loss in a row.

Predicted Score: Liverpool 3-1 Leicester City

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