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Ace Football previews the Premier League clash between Leicester City and Manchester City and offers team news, fixture history, betting tips and the latest odds.

Struggling Leicester City are most likely in for a tough assignment when going up against Manchester City this coming Saturday at King Power Stadium. With a string of mediocre performances, at best, it would be astounding to see the former take any point here. Leicester City are out to avenge a disappointing loss against Manchester City in their most recent meeting. According to the bookmakers, the home side could be in for another tough ride.

Current table in the Premier League

The current standings in the Premier League show us how Leicester City and Manchester City have performed this season so far. Surely, an exciting battle for three points is on the cards in this round 14 clash on Saturday.

Latest form and previous Premier League encounter between Leicester City and Manchester City

Leicester City tough to break down

Leicester City should be high on confidence, as their last three matches saw them gain seven points. They started off drawing 0-0 with Crystal Palace, before beating first Leeds by 2-0, then Wolverhampton in a 0-4 win.

Manchester City paddling along

Manchester City have been all over in their last three matches across all tournaments. Against Liverpool, they came out empty-handed in a 1-0 defeat, whereafter they avenged themselves in a 3-1 win against Brighton. Their latest match saw them sharing the spoils in a 0-0 draw against B. Dortmund.

Fixture history: Leicester City vs Manchester City

The last time the two teams faced off against each other, Manchester City came away as 6-3 winners. It was a match played at Etihad Stadium back in December 2021 in the Premier League. This time round, betting on Manchester City will get you odds 1.25, meaning the bookies predict that they are in with an 80% chance of three points at the King Power. You can get a price of 10.00, should you wish to add Leicester City to your accumulator, if that is your preferred betting strategy.

Highlights from the last game between Leicester City and Manchester City:

Betting stats and facts for Leicester City and Manchester City

Here are some facts that could come in handy when placing bets on the upcoming game between Leicester City and Manchester City. The facts are based on stats from the recent games that the teams played out across all tournaments.

  • Leicester have scored in 22 of the last 24 matches
  • Leicester have scored in 10 of the last 12 home matches
  • Leicester have not lost the last 3 matches in a row
  • Leicester have not lost the last 3 home matches in a row
  • Leicester have not conceded in the last 3 matches in a row
  • Manchester City have scored in 27 of the last 29 matches
  • Manchester City have not lost 21 of the last 23 matches
  • Manchester City have not lost 10 of the last 12 away matches
  • Manchester City have scored in 12 of the last 14 away matches
  • Manchester City have won 7 of the last 9 matches
  • Leicester have conceded in the last 13 matches in a row versus Manchester City
  • Leicester have lost 9 of the last 11 matches versus Manchester City
  • In 9 of the last 10 Leicester home matches versus Manchester City the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Leicester home matches versus Manchester City the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Leicester have not won 9 of the last 11 matches versus Manchester City

Players to focus on in Leicester City vs Manchester City

It is difficult to look past Erling Braut Haaland when searching for a goalscorer. He seems unstoppable and hit the target 5 times in the last 6 matches for Manchester City. His season total reads 17 goals scored in Premier League matches right now.

With 4 goals in his last 6 matches for Leicester City, James Maddison is the player to look out for, as he will be gunning for more Premier League goals on Saturday.

Best betting tips: Leicester City vs Manchester City

To sum up, the upcoming match between Leicester City and Manchester City seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with the main prediction for this game but also some alternative ones.

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