Date of Tips: 19/09/2024
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Leicester City FC v Everton FC
King Power Stadium
Premier League Matchday 5
21-09-2024 14:00
Leicester City Form
Everton Form
Leicester City and Everton face off at King Power Stadium on Saturday, with a 15:00 kickoff. Both teams are struggling at the lower end of the table, and this match could serve as a pivotal moment in their campaigns. In this preview, we thoroughly analyse how this match is likely to unfold, exploring key factors such as previous encounters, recent form, and team news to provide our well-informed betting tips.
Leicester City, fresh from their return to the Premier League, have found life tough in the top flight with just two points from their first four games. Their recent 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace highlighted their inability to hold on to leads, while Jamie Vardy continues to be their focal point in attack.
On the other side, Everton’s start to the season has been nothing short of disastrous, with four consecutive losses, leaving Sean Dyche’s side desperate for a turnaround. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s form will be critical if Everton are to pose a threat in this match. Our betting tips will consider both sides’ defensive vulnerabilities and their need for points.
This match looks set to be an intense battle, with both teams needing to dig deep for a result. Leicester’s home advantage and their marginally better form could give them the edge, but Everton’s desperate need for a win means we might see a more aggressive approach from them. Expect an open game with plenty of attacking action, and both teams will likely find the back of the net. The safest option for this fixture appears to be is a high-scoring draw, given the history of high-scoring matches between these sides.
Match Prediction: Draw @ 12/5 with bet365.
Looking at previous encounters, this fixture has consistently produced goals, with both teams capable of scoring and conceding. Leicester’s shaky defence and Everton’s leaky backline suggest that this could be another high-scoring affair. Therefore, a score prediction of 2-2 makes a lot of sense, with both teams scoring but struggling to secure all three points.
Correct Score Prediction: 2-2 @ 14/1 with bet365.
Given the dynamics of this game, betting on goals seems like a solid option for this match. Leicester have seen their games hit over 2.5 goals often this season, while Everton’s defensive woes have resulted in similarly high-scoring affairs. Thus, betting on over 2.5 goals looks like the most sensible option, as both teams will likely contribute to the scoreboard in a game where defences are expected to struggle.
Over/Under Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals @ 4/7 with bet365.
For a well-rounded bet builder tip, we recommend combining a Leicester win, Over 2 Goals, and Jamie Vardy to have Over 0.5 Shots on Target, currently priced at 9/2. Leicester’s home form and Everton’s poor defence suggest the Foxes will have the edge, while both teams have been involved in high-scoring games. Jamie Vardy, Leicester’s talisman, remains a key attacking threat making him highly likely to register at least one shot on target during the match.
Bet Builder Tip: Match result will be Leicester and Over 2 Goals and Jamie Vardy – Over 0.5 Shots on Target @ 9/2 with bet365.
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