Liverpool will be looking to continue their remarkable goal scoring form as they welcome Leicester City to Anfield as they continue their pursuit of Manchester United and Chelsea above them in the league. Leicester have pulled away from danger under Claude Puel but their frequent inconsistencies came back to haunt them on Boxing Day as they threw away a lead to lose 2-1 to Watford.
English Premier League – Liverpool v Leicester City – Anfield – Anfield – Saturday 30th December 2017 2017 – 15:00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 5 at Unibet |
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The Reds have been in great form in recent weeks – scoring 12 goals in their last 3 matches, including a 5-0 thumping of Swansea City on Boxing Day. With 38 points from their opening 20 games, they currently sit 4th, one point ahead of Tottenham in 5th and only 4 points behind Chelsea in 3rd. Roberto Firmino has scored 4 goals in his last 3 games and his recent goal scoring splurge has propelled him to 16 goals in all competitions this term.
Leicester City
The Foxes have had an inconsistent festive period with an impressive 2-2 draw with Manchester United being backed up by a poor 2-1 defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road. They are in the midst of a 4-match run without a win and Claude Puel will be eager to see his team’s fortunes improve sooner rather than later. Riyad Mahrez has been in great nick for Leicester lately and he has scored 7 goals in all competitions this campaign.
Head to Head
Liverpool have a 46:39 lead in the head to head record between the teams with another 24 games ending as draws. The two teams have already met twice this campaign, Liverpool won 3-2 at the King Power in the Premier League whilst Leicester got their revenge in the Carabao Cup with a comfortable 2-0 home win.
Liverpool v Leicester City – Odds and Predictions
This should be a highly entertaining game between two offensively minded teams.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a sure bet at 4/5 with Betfair.
Roberto Firmino has been in great form recently and seems to be operating in a more offensive role currently.
Roberto Firmino to score anytime is an amazing bet at 23/20 with Bet Victor.
Both sides have struggled to keep clean sheets in recent weeks and the goals could well flow in here.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks an excellent punt at 4/9 with Ladbrokes.
Liverpool are in great form and could have too much quality for Leicester in key areas.
Liverpool to win the match is a good price at 3/10 with Skybet.
Score Prediction
Liverpool 3 – 1 Leicester City – 11/1 with Ladbrokes.
Top Betting Tip Liverpool v Leicester City
Liverpool are hot on the heels of Manchester United and Chelsea and will be looking to cash in here on Leicester’s inconsistencies of late. Liverpool to win the match and both teams to score looks excellent value at 17/10 with William Hill.