Leicester City VS Manchester City Match Prediction

Leicester and Manchester City have played 75 times to date, with City taking the majority of the results with 32 wins. They also have 18 draws and 25 losses to the Foxes. Here's a look at the last five results:

May 13, 2017: Manchester City 2-1 Leicester
Dec 10, 2016: Leicester 4-2 Manchester City
Feb 6, 2016: Manchester City 1-3 Leicester
Dec 29, 2015: Leicester 0-0 Manchester City
Mar 4, 2015: Manchester City 2-0 Leicester

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Leicester City vs Man City Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Leicester City are at 17/2 to win, a draw is at 17/4, and a Manchester City win is at 3/10.

This is very much a potential banana peel kind of match for the Citizens. Guardiola's side are facing a team that have beaten them twice in the last three meetings, and though the manager has changed, the clash of styles will be pronounced and will mean that City will be uncomfortable throughout against the Foxes.

City, though, have made the best start in the history of the PL through 11 matches with their total of 31 goals and a +31 goal difference so far. They could total their stand-alone record of 34 points from 12 matches, as they did in 2011/12, in this match.

A win at the King Power would also give City the distinction of joining the 2008/2009 Chelsea side as the only teams to win their first six away fixtures in a PL season.

Jamie Vardy to score is at 2/1 via Ladbrokes.

Leicester City vs Man City Prediction

Leicester put up a valiant effort, but they fall just short of a result at home to the leaders.

Correct Score Prediction: Leicester City 2-3 Manchester City

Team News

Claude Puel is unable to call upon both center back Robert Huth and center midfielder Matty James due to injuries for this match. Center midfielder Vicente Iborra picked up an ankle injury against Stoke last time out, but he looks like he should be passed fit for this big one.

Key Man

There is no one man that better sums up the Leicester spirit than Jamie Vardy. The Englishman had come out of absolutely nowhere to lead them toward the most improbable of titles two seasons back. He was a menace to City during that season, scoring three times in a 4-2 win that underlined their title-winning credentials that season. His style is perfectly suited to go up against City, and he has six goals already.

Team Form

The Foxes have two draws and three wins in their last five matches:

2-2 draw at Stoke City
2-0 home win vs Everton
3-1 home win vs Leeds United (EFL Cup)
1-2 win at Swansea City
1-1 home draw vs West Brom

Leicester City Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Team News

Pep Guardiola has injuries that will keep both center back Vincent Kompany and left back Benjamin Mendy out of this match.  Striker Sergio Aguero is a major doubt after collapsing for Argentina against Nigeria, while left back/midfielder Fabian Delph and winger Raheem Sterling also have question marks beside them.

Key Man

For all intents and purposes, Sergio Aguero looks to have taken the starting spot away from Gabriel Jesus when he is healthy.  But he looks a major doubt for this match, and Jesus is just as capable a backup as any in world football. The Brazilian even scored from the bench against Arsenal last time out to take his total to seven goals, just one behind the Argentine thus far. He's been fantastic and could benefit from the likes of the Silvas and De Bruyne behind him.

Team Form

City have four wins and a draw in their last five matches:

3-1 home win vs Arsenal
2-4 win at Napoli (UCL)
2-3 win at West Brom
0-0 home draw, penalty win vs Wolves (EFL Cup)
3-0 home win vs Burnley

Man City Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-1-4-1

Say what you will about Leicester City at the current moment, but there is little doubt that this is the perfect team to match up against Manchester City. The Foxes still play that counterattacking style, and they like to suck teams to break quickly at teams. This worked to perfection two seasons ago, and Pep Guardiola and his men must be prepared to face an inspired side at the King Power that are very much a threat. Their hosts have looked much better of late, but the Citizens should be able to overcome the challenge.

The Foxes have won two of the last three league meetings against City.