Premier League: Man City vs. Leicester Picks — Foxes to Fall to Heavy Defeat at the Etihad? (Apr 2)

An important final six weeks of the season will determine whether Man City will be playing Champions League soccer next season.

Pep Guardiola’s side come into this round after going two without a win, while they have suffered defeats in two of their last four in the Premier League.

However, City will be heavily preferred against a struggling Leicester side on Wednesday. The Foxes sit 19th in the Premier League standings, and have suffered defeats in their last five. It looks unlikely at this stage that they will avoid the drop, as they are nine points from safety.

Odds

City Chasing Seventh Straight Win Over Foxes

Man City have a dominant record in this fixture after winning their last six against Leicester. Leicester’s latest win was achieved in September 2020 after recording a shock 5-2 win at the Etihad.

Since then, City have dominated the head-to-head meetings, winning to nil in four of the last six.

Man City vs. Leicester Key Stats

• Man City have dropped nine points from winning positions this season; their most since 2008-09.
• Leicester became the first team in English history to record seven straight home defeats without scoring after losing 3-0 to Man United.

Man City Team News

Ederson could return to the starting eleven this week. However, Nathan Ake, John Stones, Rodri, and Manuel Akanji are all missing due to injury.

Possible Lineup

Ederson (GK); R. Lewis, A. Khusanov, R. Dias, J. Gvardiol, I. Gundogan, M. Kovacic, Savio, O. Marmoush, J. Doku, E. Haaland

Leicester Team News

Ricardo Pereira is expected to start for the Foxes after recovering from injury. However, Abdul Fatawu and Harry Souttar both remain out until the start of next season.

Possible Lineup

M. Hermansen (GK); J. Justin, W. Faes, C. Coady, L. Thomas, V. Kristiansen, W. Ndidi, O. Skipp, B. Soumare, P. Daka, J. Vardy

Man City vs. Leicester Picks

Despite their well-documented issues this season, Man City should have enough class to easily claim maximum points on Wednesday.

Leicester have struggled at both ends of the field throughout the season, and another big defeat could be on the cards at the home of the champions.