Leicester vs Arsenal Premier League Prediction Match Details
This Saturday’s week’s Premier League action kicks off at the King Power Stadium, with Leicester welcoming title contender Arsenal on Lunchtime. Can the Foxes leapfrog and get the desired result against the Gunners on their home soil?
Leicester Preview & Form
Leicester City has struggled under the guidance of Dutch manager Ruud van Nistelrooy and will come into this weekend’s Premier League on the back of only one victory in the last ten Premier League games, losing eight and playing one draw. The last time out in the league, the Foxes were hammered 4-0 against Everton at Goodison Park a couple of weeks ago. They followed the defeat up with their second loss in a row against Manchester United in the FA Cup fourth round at Old Trafford last weekend. The Foxes in the game against United displayed signiicant performances as they took the lead at half-time before eventually conceding a controversial late winner scored by Harry Maguire. Currently, they sit 18th in the Premier League standings with 17 points from 24 games, two points adrift of the safety zone. They struggle to maintain defensive compactness having failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last 17 matches and conceded the opening goal in 19 of their 24 matches.
On their home soil, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s men have lost each of their last four consecutive home league games and are winless in the last five. They are currently struggling to find goal-scoring form on their home patch, having failed to score in their last 4 home matches while conceding 2 goals or more in each of their last 5 home matches.
Arsenal Preview & Form
Arsenal come into this weekend’s game in excellent form, having remained unbeaten in the last 14 Premier League games, winning nine and playing five draws, with the streak keeping them in a solid position for the race for the Premier League title crown. Mikel Arteta’s men are out of all the domestic cup competitions following an FA Cup third-round exit to Manchester United on penalties last month and an EFL Cup semi-final both-leg loss to Newcastle United. The last time out in the league, Mikel Arteta’s men showed Pep Guardiola’s side how to stay humble by demolishing the defending champions Manchester City 5-1 at the Emirates Soil. They sit second in the Premier League standings with 50 points from 24 games, seven points adrift of the summit.
Mikel Arteta’s men have been strong in their away games, having remained unbeaten in the last seven away Premier League matches, winning four and playing three draws. The Gunners have looked dangerous in the face of goal, having scored in each of their last seven away matches.
Leicester vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups
Leicester predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Hermansen, Justin, Vestergaard, Faes, Kristiansen, Soumare, Winks, Decordova-Reid, El Khannous, Ayew, Vardy.
Arsenal predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Raya, Timber, Saliba, Magalhaes, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Partey, Rice, Sterling, Trossard, Nwaneri
Leicester vs Arsenal H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Arsenal 4-2 Leicester
- Leicester 0-1 Arsenal
- Arsenal 4-2 Leicester
- Arsenal 2-0 Leicester
- Leicester 0-2 Arsenal
Leicester vs Arsenal Prediction Betting Tips
Arsenal are a clear favourite to win this game, considering that they have beaten Leicester City in each of their last four meetings at King Power Stadium. Five of the last six meetings between these two sides have seen (No) both teams scoring.
